Adrian Peterson knows he could have a more difficult time finding a job this offseason than he did a year ago, and he may end up not finding one at all. If nothing else, the future Hall of Famer is going down swinging.
Peterson will turn 33 later this month and has suffered multiple significant knee injuries. Beyond that, he has always be seen as more of a power runner who isn’t as effective catching passes out of the backfield. Earlier in the week, Peterson thanked NFL legend Eric Dickerson for defending how much he has left in the tank. A.P. also fired back at critics who say he can’t catch.
Appreciate the love @EricDickerson. @RealSkipBayless @ShannonSharpe Nothing but respect! I’m not a receiving back??Okay… Tell me one of your Top free agent RB that has season with better numbers? Here’s two seasons, receiving 57-43 436yds 10.1 average/50-34 341 9.5 average. https://t.co/ddsCoYkxJN
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) March 13, 2018
When one person pointed out that Peterson was citing stats from years ago, the veteran running back did not back down.
That was 5 years ago.
— Charles L. Freeman (@charleslfreemn) March 13, 2018
Your point, sir? Now, My point in respondn to those guys now you were to clearly state, when put in the right situation, I was a productive receivin back and if compared to any point in time the targets, yards and productivity is relevant. These weren’t shovel passes!
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) March 13, 2018
So because you don’t believe& rather overlook clear evidence! Can you find a RB that runs with more force tenacity, determination and Heart? Send me a link 2 one RB that ran harder than I did in the 49ers game last year. I won’t say another word if you can do that! Don’t ME IN pic.twitter.com/4JD1VL0z3e
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) March 14, 2018
In the past, Peterson has blamed his lack of production in the receiving game on the quarterbacks he has played with. Even if that does help explain it, teams will probably be more turned off by his age and the fact that he has averaged just 2.8 yards per carry while playing sparingly over the past two seasons. Peterson simply isn’t the back he used to be.
