Hypothetical: What would you give the Vikings for Adrian Peterson?

[Jess]

ivo brought this up in another thread, the idea of them dealing AP to supercharge their rebuilding effort. I thought it was an interesting topic.

What's the absolute most you would part with to get Peterson here?

A 1, a 4, and Matt Flynn is coming into my mind right now as a deal that seems fair to me.

And a seperate question:

What's realistic fair value that the Vikes could expect if they one day decided to trade AP?

 

[ivo610]

hate the idea of trading a QB within the division.

With that said I think 2 #1s would be fair.

Maybe finley and 2 #2s

Thanks for the shout out btw

 

[VersusTheMoose]

Matt Flynn and a 1 and a 3.

 

[Jess]

hate the idea of trading a QB within the division.

With that said I think 2 #1s would be fair.

Maybe finley and 2 #2s

Thanks for the shout out btw

I don't like it much either, but I think if we had AP to go with Rodgers, Jennings, Finley, etc, it wouldn't matter much who their QB was.
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Figured I should give credit where credit was due. Your post was the one that inspired the thread.

 

[ThorMatthews]

I wouldn't take him.

 

[Jess]

I wouldn't take him.

Why not? The fumbles? He only fumbled once all of last year.

 

[joshsup17]

I wouldnt want him either, he gets abused in minnesota.

 

[ivo610]

I would give him a key to a mcdonalds in case he needs to go.

 

[longtimefan]

I would give a eye booger

 

[LAG]

I like our guys. AP has been known to cough up the ball.

TT make a trade for Peterson? I highly doubt it.

 

[greenandgold]

A picture of Brett Favre's package?

Nah, Peterson would cost us too much.

 

[JoshuaRHuffman]

Nothing.

A) He's a divisional rival, so I don't want to aid in the Vikings rebuilding effort.

B) We don't need an All Day in our backfield considering our passing tendencies.

C) We already got 2 quality running backs

D) He's a running back with fumbling problems, a major no-no in this offense.

E) Oh, and running backs are the easiest position to find

I'd consider CJ-28 since he'd be more effective in the spread passing offense, but even then, nothing more than a 2 at the very most (or Flynn).

 

[NelsonsLongCatch]

A 1st, 3rd and a player of no real value... Packers should have an extra 3rd this year as a compensatory pick for Kampman.

I don't see the Viqueens trading him though. Guy is one of the two best running backs in the league.

 

[NelsonsLongCatch]

Nothing.

A) He's a divisional rival, so I don't want to aid in the Vikings rebuilding effort.

B) We don't need an All Day in our backfield considering our passing tendencies.

C) We already got 2 quality running backs

D) He's a running back with fumbling problems, a major no-no in this offense.

E) Oh, and running backs are the easiest position to find

I'd consider CJ-28 since he'd be more effective in the spread passing offense, but even then, nothing more than a 2 at the very most (or Flynn).

One fumble last year.

 

[fettpett]

when he came out, I wanted TT to trade up to get him, could have done it, instead we drafted Harrell (even after the Browns offered us a deal for the following year so they could get Quinn)

Now, after Chilly screwed him up, Idk if I would want him on this team, but If I was on another team, a first and 2nd for him.

 

[SpartaChris]

Even hypothetically speaking, I can't see Minnesota every voluntarily trading him to us for anything. You don't help your division rivals, especially by offering up a tailback with the speed and talent of Peterson.

 

[SpartaChris]

One fumble last year.

Yup. Fumbling problems can be fixed. Worked for Donatello, errr, Tiki Barber.

 

[NelsonsLongCatch]

Yup. Fumbling problems can be fixed. Worked for Donatello, errr, Tiki Barber.

The Packers acquired Ahman Green for cheap because of his "fumbling problems". He had a pretty good career rushing with the Packers.

 

[JoshuaRHuffman]

Wouldn't trust him on one potentially fluke season. There's a difference between playing in a dome and playing at Lambeau in January.

Fixing the offensive line + our running back tandem is a more realistic option and more productive than just adding a big name HB.

 

[NelsonsLongCatch]

Wouldn't trust him on one potentially fluke season. There's a difference between playing in a dome and playing at Lambeau in January.

Fixing the offensive line + our running back tandem is a more realistic option and more productive than just adding a big name HB.

Potentially fluke season? Couldn't it just be hard work and increased focus on ball control?

We all agree AP is not a realistic option. The point of the thread is "Hypothetically, what would you give the Viks for AP". I like Ryan Grant and James Starks, but would trade both of them in a heartbeat for AP.

 

[Wood Chipper]

idk if TT would trade draft picks. but i would trade flynn, barnett, and a #3

 

[Forget Favre]

Yup. Fumbling problems can be fixed. Worked for Donatello, errr, Tiki Barber.

He's still having fumbling problems.

Spreading bull crap rumors of what the G on the helmets really stands for. Among the Packers players themselves.
Dude should keep his pie hole shut!

 

[PackersPete]

Leather goods.

 

[OldSchoolFan]

I'd give them a kick in the a**, they could even keep AP.

 

[NelsonsLongCatch]

Leather goods.

Do the Vikings accept little bits of yarn?