Patriots Rumors: Adrian Peterson Would Consider Team-Friendly Deal
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson would consider taking a pay cut to play with the New England Patriots.
With all the money Adrian Peterson has made in the NFL, the dynamic running back may be seeking an opportunity to win a championship when he officially becomes a free agent. And of course the New England Patriots instantly come to mind when rumors swirl about a possible destination.
The Super Bowl LI champions aren’t in dire need of a running back, but if someone like Peterson makes himself available at a team-friendly deal, why not at least consider added a player who rushed for 1,485 yards in 2015? While the Patriots naturally are not a team known to spend big on running backs, Peterson possibly playing for cheap for a shot at going to a Super Bowl makes things interesting.
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According to Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald, that possibility is a reality. She reported Monday that a source close to the superstar running back told the Herald that Peterson has made enough money in his career and would consider taking less to play for a top playoff team.
You would have to consider the Patriots at the top of that list, but Peterson would have to come way down money wise for the opportunity of taking hand offs from Tom Brady. Other possible teams include the Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Giants.
The 31-year-old Peterson has also been linked to the Dallas Cowboys in the past, but with Ezekiel Elliott carrying the load, Peterson would have to not only take less money, but see his playing time decreased to play for Dallas. The same could be said for the Patriots as it is not likely that offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will take the ball out of Brady’s hands enough to accommodate the type of workload Peterson typically calls for.
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Then again, coming off an LCL sprain that ended his season in 2016 and considering his age, Peterson might just look for a situation where he could be just as effective in a decreased role. Sometimes that is the type of team sacrifice it takes to win a championship, especially in New England.