Revisiting the Peterson question

[Mr. Scot]

Word is that Steve Wilks is not planning on keeping Adrian Peterson in Arizona next season.

It's been asked in prior years, but Peterson being available is possibly more relevant to us now that Norv Turner is here.  Turner worked with Peterson in Minnesota.

He's no longer the dominant back he once was, obviously.  Likely more of a stopgap at this point.  There's also still many people who dislike him because of the spanking incident with his son.

What's your opinion?  Worth taking a look or not?

[t96]

Peterson is basically Stew. If we keep Stew around, most likely scenario in my opinion, then no chance at Peterson. It's possible we cut Stew which may be a good decision and then I'd look at Peterson to replace his role temporarily. It really all comes down to money though and how happy Peterson would be with his role here splitting with McC and Cam to a degree. I highly highly doubt we see Peterson suit up for us but it is worth taking a look depending on what the market for him looks like and what we do with Stew.

 

Note: Norv did coach Peterson for his rushing crown in 2015 so the pair had success together.

[sharkkiller]

No.

[Mojo]

Rather go after Ivory if he gets cut, which is pretty likely to happen per Rotoworld.

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, sharkkiller said:

No.

Performance or the spanking thing?

[sharkkiller]

Just now, Mr. Scot said:

Performance or the spanking thing?

Performance. At this point, I don't think he is much better the Stewart.

[nosuchthingasapanther]

replacing stewart with a stopgap makes no sense.

as silly as it sounds, stewart's the best stopgap in the nfl right now.

[Mr. Scot]

Just now, nosuchthingasapanther said:

replacing stewart with a stopgap makes no sense.

as silly as it sounds, stewart's the best stopgap in the nfl right now.

It does if he's a better stopgap than Stewart.

Not sure he'd be cheaper, though. Depends on Stew's contract and Peterson's wishes.

[Mr. Scot]

3 minutes ago, sharkkiller said:

Performance. At this point, I don't think he is much better the Stewart.

To be fair, I'd say Stewart is done too.

[ThPantherFan]

18 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Word is that Steve Wilks is not planning on keeping Adrian Peterson in Arizona next season.

It's been asked in prior years, but Peterson being available is possibly more relevant to us now that Norv Turner is here.  Turner worked with Peterson in Minnesota.

He's no longer the dominant back he once was, obviously.  Likely more of a stopgap at this point.  There's also still many people who dislike him because of the spanking incident with his son.

What's your opinion?  Worth taking a look or not?

Personally I wouldn't take him.  Not because of the spanking episode.  I think our running backs are fine for now and possibly pick up a good one in the draft or free agency.

[Mr. Scot]

4 minutes ago, ThPantherFan said:

Personally I wouldn't take him.  Not because of the spanking episode.  I think our running backs are fine for now and possibly pick up a good one in the draft or free agency.

Can't agree with you there. Stewart's not fine.

[sharkkiller]

5 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

To be fair, I'd say Stewart is done too.

Don't really disagree compared to previous years, but for what Peterson is going to be asking, we might as well keep someone who is familiar with the system.

[Mr. Scot]

Just now, sharkkiller said:

Don't really disagree compared to previous years, but for what Peterson is going to be asking, we might as well keep someone who is familiar with the system.

I'd agree in principle, but it's also questionable whether anyone is gonna pay what he's asking.

(that didn't go so well for him last time)

[Darvinsun]

I don' think stew is done as a back but needs to split carries. If you got hit all the time in the backfield you would be done too. Maybe this new Oc will be able to rejuvenate stew..He is still great at getting TDs from 3 yrs out.