Big John Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 The Vikings said today that they will not utilize his option for 2017, thus making AP a free agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin_Akie Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Be interesting to see where he lands and whether he can rekindle his form. Feel like he'll still go quite high in re-drafts though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 4 hours ago, Dolphin_Akie said: Be interesting to see where he lands and whether he can rekindle his form. Feel like he'll still go quite high in re-drafts though. too high for me, that's for sure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdybaz Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I acquired AP in one of my keeper leagues last year, so now I have the option of keeping him. It'll obviously depend on where he goes, should be an interesting offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I still think the Giants would make the most sense . I dont care to see him twice a year against my boys , but I think the Giants would be nuts not to go after him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) Saints & Peterson close to a deal per Rapoport https://twitter.com/rapsheet/status/856590954660233218 ETA: Saints beat reporter Jeff Duncan is confirming he is hearing the saints are closing in on a deal with him and both sides are motivated to get it done. Edited April 24, 2017 by rajncajn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Could get crowded there if they draft Mccaffrey . Though, as an adp Dynasty owner..I am good with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 22 minutes ago, whomper said: Could get crowded there if they draft Mccaffrey . Though, as an adp Dynasty owner..I am good with this McCaffrey won't make it to them. So they'd need to move up. I think they'd rather just stay put and take John Ross, who will likely be there for them. And the AP/Ingram situation could get murky...... or AP could just run away with it as the better overall talent. I traded AP in a league, just didn't want the potential headache. Hope it works for you though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Looks like the saints and AP are currently in negotiations, seems like Peterson will be a saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 6 hours ago, darin3 said: McCaffrey won't make it to them. So they'd need to move up. I think they'd rather just stay put and take John Ross, who will likely be there for them. And the AP/Ingram situation could get murky...... or AP could just run away with it as the better overall talent. I traded AP in a league, just didn't want the potential headache. Hope it works for you though It's a safe move, $3M. Peanuts. GM's are getting scared with Ross...something wrong with his medicals. Would love to see Howard land there though, a real TE who can do it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelredd9 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 6 hours ago, darin3 said: McCaffrey won't make it to them. I wonder if teams are acting interested in McCaffrey as a smoke screen or as a favor to Ed McCaffrey. I have trouble believing a team would use a 1st round pick on a gadget player when teams value the running back position so little in today's NFL. The last time a 1st round pick was used on a white halfback was in 1974. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I don't think they are seeing him as a gadget guy. He is really more of the "new RB" in the sense he is multi-talented. He can catch, run, return - whatever. Referring to his color is very "third rail" to me but I expect that distinction will be made to his detriment. But he will be taken in the first round by a team expecting to get an everydown back. He will at least get the opportunity to fill that role as a rookie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzkek Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, DMD said: I don't think they are seeing him as a gadget guy. He is really more of the "new RB" in the sense he is multi-talented. He can catch, run, return - whatever. Referring to his color is very "third rail" to me but I expect that distinction will be made to his detriment. But he will be taken in the first round by a team expecting to get an everydown back. He will at least get the opportunity to fill that role as a rookie. I hope its with the Eagles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 AD says it's happening: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19237595/adrian-peterson-says-signing-new-orleans-saints Adrian Peterson told ESPN's Josina Anderson Tuesday morning that he plans to sign with the New Orleans Saints on a two-year deal that is effectively a one-year deal plus a one-year option. While there are questions about 32-year-old Adrian Peterson, the Saints would be getting an all-time great (with a chip on his shoulder) at a discount. Peterson told Anderson that the deal is worth a base total value of $7 million. Here are the terms Peterson says he has agreed to at this point: The 2017 compensation is $3.5 million (all guaranteed at signing), which includes a $1 million guaranteed salary in 2017 and a $2.5 million signing bonus. "I am excited to be joining the New Orleans Saints," Peterson told Anderson. "I'm really looking forward to this opportunity. Most importantly, I chose this team because it just felt right within my spirit. Additionally, my wife and family added their confirmation with the same feelings. "On offense, it goes without saying that the Saints are really solid behind Drew Brees. I feel like my skill set can make them even more dominant as a unit. They have a great offensive line, which is something that stood out to me as well. I could tell from talking to head coach Sean Payton over the last two weeks that he did his due diligence in evaluating how I could contribute. I also did a lot of homework on the defense as well. While I know that injuries have played a role in performance, I also see areas of potential with a lot of younger guys having the ability to step up. Lastly, it goes without saying that the Saints have an amazing fan base and I look forward to making them proud and creating everlasting memories." Adrian Peterson confirms the deal finalized yesterday. He'll be a member of the #Saints https://t.co/7v8fmjpTIH — Ian Rapoport(@RapSheet) April 25, 2017 Saints gave Adrian Peterson a two-year deal. They would like him to play two years and he wants to play the two years. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 25, 2017 ----------------------------- I still don't think that precludes them from taking McCaffery if he's there, but I have a feeling that he won't be anyway. I think the pick at 11 will end up being the best CB available Conley or Lattimore or possibly Allen if he somehow falls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 11 hours ago, michaelredd9 said: I wonder if teams are acting interested in McCaffrey as a smoke screen or as a favor to Ed McCaffrey. I have trouble believing a team would use a 1st round pick on a gadget player when teams value the running back position so little in today's NFL. The last time a 1st round pick was used on a white halfback was in 1974. 1992, Browns drafted Touchdown Tommy Vardell 9th pick in the first round. But guess he doesn.t count because he was a fullback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelredd9 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I wonder if Mark Ingram might be traded. If I understand Ingram's contract correctly, he has the option to void 2018 because he made the Pro Bowl in 2015. This means he is in the last year of his contract and has probably been asking for a new contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 1 hour ago, michaelredd9 said: I wonder if Mark Ingram might be traded. If I understand Ingram's contract correctly, he has the option to void 2018 because he made the Pro Bowl in 2015. This means he is in the last year of his contract and has probably been asking for a new contract. It could be "insurance" against that, sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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