Running back Orleans Darkwa is still without a job, but he had at least one opportunity to sign with a team before the start of the season. The Redskins tried to sign the ex-Giants running back in August, but rejected their offer of a one-year deal for the minimum salary, Peter King of NBC Sports hears. 
The one-year, ~$1MM offer wasn’t good enough for Darkwa, but it was enough to get Adrian Peterson to sign. And, as it turns out, the chain of events worked out just fine for the Redskins. The 33-year-old Peterson is averaging 4.4 yards per carry through eight games, helping propel the Redskins to a 5-3 mark at the midway point.
“If we sign Darkwa, we wouldn’t have signed Adrian,”senior VP of player personnel Doug Williams said.
Darkwa’s last known audition came on Oct. 2 when he worked out for the Jaguars. He ranks as one of the best available running backs left on the market, but at this point, he may have to accept a minimum salary contract if he wants to play.
One year, one million dollars, not enough? When you’re a fringe player and out of a job, is it wise to turn down a one year quarenteed contract assuming you’ll get a better one? Not to smart IMO
I’m sure if he was Peterson’s age with a history of knee injuries he would take the minimum but he can likely become a full time starter if the right situation presents itself.
If he had that type of potential he’d be on someone’s roster. He’s in his 5th year in the league and sorry, If he hasn’t become a full time starter by now, I doubt it gonna happen. Teams can get the same production from a younger and cheaper player.
The younger, cheaper guys would be David Wiiliams, Peyton Barber, Alex Collins, Brandon Wilson. None of those guys have scored 9 TDs in 13 starts but Darwa has.
Ego before $ = Sunday’s off
LOL @ Darkwing Duck! Way to go!
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