Adrian Peterson as a Colt - Thoughts?

[ThorstenDenmark]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000431738/article/adrian-peterson-i-wont-use-switch-again

 

If he chooses not to go back to the Vikings, and if he becomes a free agent or so, I would love to see him in a Colts uniform.

 

What he would bring to the table and to our team, would be exactly what we are missing.

 

Bradshaw might not be back, but if there is a possability that we can sign AP, then grigson should go for it.

 

What do you think about AP in a colts uniform? 

[HungarianColtsFan]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000431738/article/adrian-peterson-i-wont-use-switch-again

 

If he chooses not to go back to the Vikings, and if he becomes a free agent or so, I would love to see him in a Colts uniform.

 

What he would bring to the table and to our team, would be exactly what we are missing.

 

Bradshaw might not be back, but if there is a possability that we can sign AP, then grigson should go for it.

 

What do you think about AP in a colts uniform? 

[Dustin]

Rather have Marshawn Lynch.

[ThorstenDenmark]

Talent-wise this scenario was more than OK.

 

But there are other issues to be taken into consideration, so I'd rather pass on him.

[amfootball]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000431738/article/adrian-peterson-i-wont-use-switch-again

 

If he chooses not to go back to the Vikings, and if he becomes a free agent or so, I would love to see him in a Colts uniform.

 

What he would bring to the table and to our team, would be exactly what we are missing.

 

Bradshaw might not be back, but if there is a possability that we can sign AP, then grigson should go for it.

 

What do you think about AP in a colts uniform? 

[amfootball]

Rather have Marshawn Lynch.

[Narcosys]

Aren't you paying Trent a lot of money? AP would cost a lot to sign.

Trent is still in his rookie contract. So no, we're not.

[HungarianColtsFan]

Adrian Peterson is no Ray Rice, but yes he has some garbage.

 

But still, what he could bring to our team and what kind of player he is, and most important, he played with a chip on his shoulder as he wants to prove himself for a new team and the whole world as a better man. 

 

Yes there are issues regarding him, but I can't find anyother RB like him in the league that would be a better fit for the colts.

 

Marshawn Lynch is good, but I don't think he would be a good fit in Indy.

 

DeMarco Murry, well we can't get near him, but if to choose between those three, I would still Pick AP.

 

As I said talent-wise Peterson would me more than OK.

 

When I'm considering other issues, I'm thinking of 'outlook' of the franchise. Chelsea's team doctor quit the team for Chelsea employing a coach who allegedly abused kid(s) (he was convicted as well), so it may harm the franchise in a way.

[amfootball]

Trent is still in his rookie contract. So no, we're not.

Isn't still $5 mil a year? That is what I thought but I could be wrong.

[SteelCityColt]

As I said talent-wise Peterson would me more than OK.

 

When I'm considering other issues, I'm thinking of 'outlook' of the franchise. Chelsea's team doctor quit the team for Chelsea employing a coach who allegedly abused kid(s) (he was convicted as well), so it may harm the franchise in a way.

 

At the risk of going OT I believe you're referring to Graham Rix, nothing alleged about it, and although still very dubious behaviour and illegal it wasn't paedophilia in the truest sense. He had (consensual) relations with a 15 year old so by the letter of law in the UK as she was below the age of consent it's criminal offense and a automatic addition to the sex offenders register. Not condoning his actions in the slightest just saying you have to understand there are different levels of criminality in these things. 

 

Going back to topic and to your point, while it could cause friction among team mates you'll be amazed at what people will ignore from team mates. Going back to your Chelsea example look at John Terry. In some ways (let me clarify I don't think this), what he did might be considered worse because he's betrayed the trust of a team mate by having an affair with his wife. 

[SteelCityColt]

Isn't still $5 mil a year? That is what I thought but I could be wrong.

 

Welcome to the 2010's.. why think when  you can Google  

 

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/trent-richardson/

[LJpalmbeacher2]

I would love to have him, especially since our current and future rb situation is so pathetic.

[theanarchist]

Welcome to the 2010's.. why think when  you can Google

 

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/trent-richardson/

HA HA. I like the comments below the table showing the salary. Pretty much what I've been saying since he arrived. I cant see Richardson as the RB of the future. The  team needs to be finding his replacement soon.

[pgt_rob]

Peterson, Lynch, etc... I would love to see either of them here. However I know how some fans work and I could see people complaining about their history. I just want to see the ball ran well, it's been too long.

[Narcosys]

Isn't still $5 mil a year? That is what I thought but I could be wrong.

Could be. I don't have the rookie wage scale per pick memorized, but is not outrageous, comparatively.

[chrisfarley]

i can see bringing on a guy that needs an attitude adjustment, but not someone that abuses kids.

[DougDew]

According to the site linked, TR's cap hit is 2.25mil this year and 3.1 next year.  The Brownies are recording a 6.6mil cap hit this year. 

 

Monetary wise, the TR trade didn't hurt the Colts...most of the overpaying stayed on the Browns' books, owning to the fact that they picked TR with the 3rd overall pick that year.

[amfootball]

Welcome to the 2010's.. why think when  you can Google

 

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/trent-richardson/

[sweetsurrender]

Aren't you paying Trent a lot of money? AP would cost a lot to sign.

[Smash Mouth]

I would rather find a RB through the draft and invest money into patching some holes: OL, DL, ILB. We still can't run the ball, stop the run, or get after the QB consistently.

[lennymoore24]

I would love to have Peterson on our team.  On another note, after watching Sundays game against NE, at what point was there a hole Peterson could run through?

[lollygagger8]

Maybe if we send a kid out in front of him and AP chases it.....i bet he'd be good. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Too soon? 

[Gavin]

I would love to have Peterson on our team.  On another note, after watching Sundays game against NE, at what point was there a hole Peterson could run through?

14:17 1st Quarter B gaps

 

6:15 4th Quarter C Gaps

 

Otherwise I got nothing....On a related note Im so sick of watching Gosder C trying to run block its not funny.......Don't get me started on Peps continued attempts to try to turn Coby into an In-Line Blocker..Thats not Coby and never will be

[wesd2890]

All these guys mentioned need a good oline to be good.. we simply do not have a good line

[PeterBowman]

All these guys mentioned need a good oline to be good.. we simply do not have a good line

unless Barry Sanders is jumping in the fountain of youth, pretty much all running backs need  good O line help to be successful.

[MTC]

AP did pretty amazing with a bad o-line.

[wesd2890]

unless Barry Sanders is jumping in the fountain of youth, pretty much all running backs need good O line help to be successful.

Im glad someone understands..

[Derakynn]

He would have gotten at least 1 YPC behind that line. But seriously, I'd love it. Although Lynch would be great too.

[wesd2890]

AP did pretty amazing with a bad o-line.

Wow.. the holes ap used to get were gaping. No comparison

[FanFromtheWasteland]

The Vikings are not going to cut him, and even if they do he would want top dollar, he is getting old and he is not going to be able to play for the rest of the year so why in the world would you want someone like that who also has legal issues as well. I have read time and time again by many posters on this board that good RB are a dime a dozen so what is the point?

 

I really don’t understand these Santa Claus wish list threads.   There are plenty of other realistic things to discuss.

[SteelCityColt]

The Vikings are not going to cut him, and even if they do he would want top dollar, he is getting old and he is not going to be able to play for the rest of the year so why in the world would you want someone like that who also has legal issues as well. I have read time and time again by many posters on this board that good RB are a dime a dozen so what is the point?

 

I really don’t understand these Santa Claus wish list threads.   There are plenty of other realistic things to discuss.

 

 

Maybe, maybe not, the situation presents them with an opportunity to offload a lot of cap hit with no dead money ramifications. Of course AP is a fantastic player but he's on that cusp of the dreaded drop off for a running back and in this day and age do you really want to spending $15 Million + on a RB? Especially when  you're building around what you hope is going to be your franchise QB. 

 

That's just looking at the football side of things, let alone the personal relationship that may have been strained somewhat with all the goings off. 

[IndyD4U]

Does he have some sort of magical aura that surrounds him, creating holes for him to run through?

 

Barry Sanders couldn't run behind our line

[GoPats]

I'm not sure I can see the Colts taking on the potential media headache that will follow Peterson around for a little while here. 

[Devildog]

Not gonna happen.

[ProblChld32]

If we were able to land him i wouldn't be upset with that at all. AP is a game changer which is something we lack at that position currently .

[JoshPhilpot]

I wonder what we'd have to give up to get Le'Veon Bell? As for Peterson, remember we still have to resign Luck, Hilton, Fleener, Allen, etc. so we need to be smart about signing other star players.

[PrincetonTiger]

Not gonna happen.

Ditto

[Jim H.]

I like it.  The OC could use him to switch things up a bit.

 

[Dark Superman]

Adrian Peterson on the Colts.

I'd faint.

[ThaCaliColt]

Adrian Peterson? 8 years in the league coming off major domestic, child abuse charges? Why inherit a mess of a situation where a guy probably can give you, what, 2 more productive seasons at best? And, imagine the green the guy's gonna want to even sign the contract...Hell naw!!