Redskins Signing Adrian Peterson

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by mooby

Right, because this was a preplanned move that's been in the works for a while, and not a response dictated by the multiple injuries we have at the position.



Right, because the same squad that couldn't get the job done last year can be expected to do a better job this year. When was the last year we had a no-name RB have a big year for us again?



Right, because fumbles were the reason he was let go from the Saints (two stud RB's) and Cardinals (crappy o-line) last year.

All Off season everyone here said "we have to get better at RB"

Drafted Guice, we are all stoked... He goes down, now what?? We had to make a move at RB

[sdskinsfan2001]

Peace love and happiness amongst Skins fans.

[MTK]

Reports say he had the best workout by far... he signed a minimal deal so I think that speaks to his desire to be here, and we have a pretty significant need so from a football standpoint I don't really understand the hate.

Yes he's 33 but he's always been a freak of an athlete and is in top shape. My expectations for him aren't high, but I wouldn't bet against him pulling off a late career revival type of year running behind a much better OL and overall offense than he had in Arizona.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by MTK

Reports say he had the best workout by far... he signed a minimal deal so I think that speaks to his desire to be here, and we have a pretty significant need so from a football standpoint I don't really understand the hate.

Yes he's 33 but he's always been a freak of an athlete and is in top shape. My expectations for him aren't high, but I wouldn't bet against him pulling off a late career revival type of year running behind a much better OL and overall offense than he had in Arizona.

This.

I’m regards to the past crimes...it was terrible but he served punishment.

[Buffalo Bob]

Originally Posted by MTK

Reports say he had the best workout by far... he signed a minimal deal so I think that speaks to his desire to be here, and we have a pretty significant need so from a football standpoint I don't really understand the hate.

Yes he's 33 but he's always been a freak of an athlete and is in top shape. My expectations for him aren't high, but I wouldn't bet against him pulling off a late career revival type of year running behind a much better OL and overall offense than he had in Arizona.

Most running backs not named Riggins do not do well at that age.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

Most running backs not named Riggins do not do well at that age.

I'm well aware, I wouldn't say he's a typical kind of RB though, he came back 8 months after an ACL injury to have an MVP year

Frank Gore is still going strong and he's 2 years older, can he at least play at a Frank Gore type of level? I think so.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by MTK

Reports say he had the best workout by far... he signed a minimal deal so I think that speaks to his desire to be here, and we have a pretty significant need so from a football standpoint I don't really understand the hate.

Yes he's 33 but he's always been a freak of an athlete and is in top shape. My expectations for him aren't high, but I wouldn't bet against him pulling off a late career revival type of year running behind a much better OL and overall offense than he had in Arizona.

People seem to forget that Peterson played most of his games last season with an Arizona team that had the combination of Drew Stanton and Blaine Gabbert at QB.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by mooby

Right, because this was a preplanned move that's been in the works for a while, and not a response dictated by the multiple injuries we have at the position.



Right, because the same squad that couldn't get the job done last year can be expected to do a better job this year. When was the last year we had a no-name RB have a big year for us again?



Right, because fumbles were the reason he was let go from the Saints (two stud RB's) and Cardinals (crappy o-line) last year.

The comment about Snyder and Bruce was a joke. But as I've said there will be guys cut pretty soon that could help us and I've already given the Collins example. Also when CP got hurt I do remember Ledell Betts having a career year and Duckett was pretty much a non factor.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

The comment about Snyder and Bruce was a joke. But as I've said there will be guys cut pretty soon that could help us and I've already given the Collins example. Also when CP got hurt I do remember Ledell Betts having a career year and Duckett was pretty much a non factor.

To counter that, we gave up a 2nd round pick for Duckett, only paying 1 million for Peterson, Alex Collins doesnt happen every year, and whose to say we cant add someone else. In my opinion and you can call be a dumbass or whatever, your level of disgust/anger is much too high for the actual situation.

[MTK]

So if Perine or Kelley blows up that’s great, it’s not like we’re heavily invested in AP. Those guys will still have their chance.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

To counter that, we gave up a 2nd round pick for Duckett, only paying 1 million for Peterson, Alex Collins doesnt happen every year, and whose to say we cant add someone else. In my opinion and you can call be a dumbass or whatever, your level of disgust/anger is much too high for the actual situation.

Not at all. If AP was totally clean and had no transgressions I'd feel the same way. If you go back and look to see whenever we've signed old guys I'm never in favor of it.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by MTK

So if Perine or Kelley blows up that’s great, it’s not like we’re heavily invested in AP. Those guys will still have their chance.

Perine hasn't even had much of a chance this pre season. Really want to see if he's gotten any better. I do believe he has some upside. Kelly is just 3 or 4 yards and a cloud of dust.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Not at all. If AP was totally clean and had no transgressions I'd feel the same way. If you go back and look to see whenever we've signed old guys I'm never in favor of it.

But the way you are talking if no one knew the deal, you make it seem like we gave him 4 years at 45 million with 25 million guaranteed.

It is a vet minimum deal.

[MTK]

With our luck AP will tear it up for a few weeks and get hurt.

[skinsnut]

Someone said they don't get the hate. I read the thread. There are a lot of folks on here that experienced similar or worse abuse. It is totally understandable that abuse victims would be hateful of an abuser of the defenseless. Have some empathy towards your fellow fans. I find it hard to support him too, but I wish him and his children the best. I especially wish the best to my fellow fans who saw or experienced excessive physical or emotional abuse at the hands of someone much more powerful. I think he will be fine both on and off the field. People do change.