Redskins Signing Adrian Peterson

[GridIron26]

Kinda hard to like this move when our left Tackle is faster than AP

I suppose this means AP is our #1 RB for first 2 downs. I don't believe AP would sign if he knew he wouldn't get to play much.

[Irrefutable]

Reportedly there is NO guaranteed money. It is almost a 2-week tryout.

[Chief X_Phackter]

I'm ok with it. Had to bring someone in, might as well be AP. Apparently Darkwa wasn't coming in unless he was going to be crowned the starter...

At a minimum he provides a healthy body to eat up carries, while we kick the tires and see what he has over the next couple weeks. Just his presence likely helps the running back room too.

My wish for the 3rd preseason game is to see Bibbs and AP split carries with the 1st offense for the 1st half. I know that won't happen, but it would be good to see what they can do with the starters. I actually think Bibbs is better than Kelley, but he doesn't get any love.

Time will tell if this signing means anything, or if he is actually on the 53 man roster, but for now it's a move that had to be made.

[Chief X_Phackter]

BTW, AP had more attempts per game than RK and SP combined last year, and averaged more yards than them - mostly behind a terrible Cardinals O-line. I don't see it as a downgrade when you compare him to what we have. Even at 33 defenses will have to respect his talent, opening up things for AS and all his other weapons.

[metalskins]

It's an OK move. We need a healthy body. AP is a healthy body. If anything, it will push Fat Rob and Perine.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by metalskins

It's an OK move. We need a healthy body. AP is a healthy body. If anything, it will push Fat Rob and Perine.

I still think that whatever this year's running game ends up being, will be better since we have a QB that seems to be able to convert on 3rd and short, and can make a play off schedule.

I'm also bummed that we didn't see more of Perine, because he had a hell of a first run against the Jets (and got hurt).

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I still think that whatever this year's running game ends up being, will be better since we have a QB that seems to be able to convert on 3rd and short, and can make a play off schedule.

I'm also bummed that we didn't see more of Perine, because he had a hell of a first run against the Jets (and got hurt).

Also keep in mind, we have a quarterback who can run as well. I know Cousins was mobile, but Smith is much more of a mobile QB than what Cousins was, and that's always an added dimension to the offense too. Who knows, maybe Peterson winds up having a big year with the 'skins. I'd still just thank him for that one year and welcome Guice back with open arms in 2019, but ya never know. I know this was a different era, but Riggins had his best years in his twilight of his career.

[Meks]

Yea no problems here. Doubt they paid much and as previously stated he could mentally help the running back room, too. We need somebody and why not give the old guy a shot at doing something, anything.

[SkinsGuru]

Originally Posted by Meks

Yea no problems here. Doubt they paid much and as previously stated he could mentally help the running back room, too. We need somebody and why not give the old guy a shot at doing something, anything.

because he is a horrible POS child abuser and doesn't deserve anything but prison time

[Meks]

Originally Posted by SkinsGuru

because he is a horrible POS child abuser and doesn't deserve anything but prison time

It's a few years ago now, a lot of ppl have put it behind them, he went thru the reccomended trearment and has shown remorse for his actions.

We didn't sign him to babysit our kids...

That's really as far as I want to go into this.

[SkinsGuru]

Originally Posted by Meks

It's a few years ago now, a lot of ppl have put it behind them, he went thru the reccomended trearment and has shown remorse for his actions.

We didn't sign him to babysit our kids...

That's really as far as I want to go into this.

he has been accused of child abuse multiple times ince . . . yeah, lots of remorse

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by SkinsGuru

he has been accused of child abuse multiple times ince . . . yeah, lots of remorse

That is the only thing that bothers me. Not the one year deal for a potentially very serviceable rb but that I hate him. Oh well. If he fails miserably i can say eff you child beater so there is that....

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by SkinsGuru

he has been accused of child abuse multiple times ince . . . yeah, lots of remorse

I can't root for someone who whips a defenseless 4 year old with a tree branch and sticks leaves in his mouth.

[punch it in]

Why is everyone freaking out? Lol. It is a one year deal, and he was really no worse than anyone we had last year (minus CT - who is coming off an injury and a third down back) and that was behind a much worse o line. This is not trading draft picks to sign a washed up ex star to a five year deal like the old days. If he fails miserably so be it. He will be gone next year anyway and this year we will go with kelly, perine, ct etc just like we would have. Its a very low risk possible high reward move. Chillax.

[MTK]

I’m fine with it, it’s not like he signed for big money, given our RB situation we needed someone. I don’t have high hopes for him production wise but we shall see. Hope he proves me wrong.