Free agent running back Adrian Peterson is willing to play for $5MM or less in the “right situation,” according to Peter King of the TheMMQB.com.
Which club would represent that ideal situation is presently unclear, as King reports there’s no “leader in the clubhouse” for Peterson at the moment. The Saints, per King, stand out as a good fit given New Orleans’ closeness to Peterson’s home in Houston. Peterson met with the Saints earlier this month, and he’d give the team another option in a backfield that currently includes Mark Ingram, Travaris Cadet, and others.
Peterson, of course, has also visited with the Patriots, and reportedly looked explosive during a workout session in New England. The Patriots’ backfield is especially crowded, as offseason addition Rex Burkhead joined a stable comprised of Dion Lewis, James White, Brandon Bolden, and D.J. Foster. New England also has an offer out to LeGarrette Blount, who led the league in rushing touchdowns a year ago.
The 32-year-old Peterson isn’t expected to sign a new deal until after the draft, but his openness to inking a deal at a reduced rate could open up his market. Previously, Peterson took to Twitter to reject claims he was seeking in excess of $8MM annually.
No one is paying him $5mm either. He’s 32 years old and has knees of a 52 year old. I would pay him as a high end back up. You can’t rely on him to stay healthy, so you can’t pay him as a starter.
Small guaranteed but lots of incentives
You should rename yourself “democrat” if you’re going to keep posting with the wannabe language.
The whole kicker is the right situation. You know he has some crazy demands. He is not going to sign until after the draft anyways.