keggerz Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Adrian Peterson just got a new contract, 7 years $100 mill, $36 guaranteed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) Some of us are old enough to remember (or have read about) the amazement when Joe Namath was signed as the "four hundred thousand dollar' quarterback, the sports world being on its ear that any pro player could command that kind of money. I'm way too lazy to look it up even on Google or some such, but I wonder what $400,000.00 amounts to these days in inflation adjusted dollars? As I recall, Joe was signed in 1965, 4 or 5 year deal (I forget the annual salary) with the bonus structure getting him to the $400k figure. Edited September 10, 2011 by ts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosGatosEnFuegos Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Some of us are old enough to remember (or have read about) the amazement when Joe Namath was signed as the "four hundred thousand dollar' quarterback, the sports world being on its ear that any pro player could command that kind of money. I'm way too lazy to look it up even on Google or some such, but I wonder what $400,000.00 amounts to these days in inflation adjusted dollars? As I recall, Joe was signed in 1965, 4 or 5 year deal (I forget the annual salary) with the bonus structure getting him to the $400k figure. ~$2.7mil adjusted for inflation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditkaless Wonders Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Interesting. I thought I percieved jsut a little slippage in his game already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan_5 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I bet CJ will start holding out again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 He deserves it. A man among boys. A real o-line would really show his talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturphy Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 A real o-line would really show his talent. Pretty sure he already had one of these for a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 As a Vikings fan, let me just say... WHEW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Wait guys. I thought the NFL teams were hurting for money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) I think AP is a stud and has a good shot of putting up a HOF career. I think that it's possible that MIN will regret this contract in 3-4 years. Edited September 10, 2011 by muck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbs0121 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Considering how dominant the passing game is in the NFL, I don't see how any RB is worth that kind of contract unless he's a Brian Westbrook/Marshall Faulk type. It's no coincidence that most of the top RBs are on mediocre teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I think AP is a stud and has a good shot of putting up a HOF career. I think that it's possible that MIN will regret this contract in 3-4 years. Then they can cut him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 He deserves every cent. Best I've ever seen. And yes I'm biased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Then they can cut him. or have him re-structure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I'll take Mendy and his lack of fumbles any day over AP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 LOVE the kid. One of the best football players I've ever seen, but this is a bad contract at this point in his career. Could prevent Minnesota from being relevant for several years to come. I know when they've got AD they've always got a shot, but now they aren't going to have as good of a chance to get playoff level talent at several other positions that they need. I'm not sure I build my team around a RB in this day and age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 LOVE the kid. One of the best football players I've ever seen, but this is a bad contract at this point in his career. Could prevent Minnesota from being relevant for several years to come. I know when they've got AD they've always got a shot, but now they aren't going to have as good of a chance to get playoff level talent at several other positions that they need. I'm not sure I build my team around a RB in this day and age. Look at it this way, its just like the Herschel Walker deal only didn't cost quite as much (personnel wise) and eliminated the middle man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I'll take Mendy and his lack of fumbles any day over AP. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 AD says Hey, Chris Johnson! That is a lot of money for a RB. He is a lot of fun to watch play though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I think he will be the first RB of recent time targeted for hitting other people too hard. Not that I don't enjoy watching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I'll take Mendy and his lack of fumbles any day over AP. He only had like 1 fumble last year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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