IT'S OFFICIAL: Adrian Peterson signs 2-year deal with Saints

04-25-2017, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

If the Saints for any reason decide to still draft a RB, which is entirely possible, I personally kind of like the idea of drafting Curtis Samuel, because it's truly a toss up as to whether he is a RB or a slot receiver. Given the Saints' love for using RB's in the slot, he might be a real weapon in that role. It's worked before, though Spiller was obviously a bust.

Considering Samuel is from Ohio State, I half EXPECT them to draft him. We shall see. Not in the first round, though.

If the Saints have taught us anything about the draft ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.

jeanpierre · 04-25-2017, 07:54 AM

Okay, I'm probably in denial, but I think the Peterson signing is the greatest smoke screen ever because that's what Payton does to Saints fans - misdirection, expect anything...

Realistically, Payton is probably doing exactly what they said they'd do, bringing in a slate of CBs and DEs through the draft, throwing as many darts against the board and hope something sticks...

Who knows, maybe Coach didn't appreciate Ingram's tantrum last season and AP is a transition plan and they're still going for McCaffrey? Or Saints realize Fournette and McCaffrey are off the board by No. 11...

Still would like the idea of taking McCaffrey cause he can also line up as a WR and eat outside or run the ole Rice pattern of 5 yd hitch and go with McCaffrey lethal cut & go move...

Either way, I like this signing and look forward to sticking it to the Vikings in the Season Opener Week 1 in their stadium with AP, and Payton just stuck it to the league who were planning to feature Dallas in Week 1...

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neugey · 04-25-2017, 08:00 AM

Man this signing feels weird. I'm simultaneously giddy and nervous. Also a Lakers fans and it feels like when the Lakers signed Karl Malone.

jeanpierre · 04-25-2017, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by neugey

Man this signing feels weird. I'm simultaneously giddy and nervous. Also a Lakers fans and it feels like when the Lakers signed Karl Malone.

Well, at least your a Saints fan...

lee909 · 04-25-2017, 08:07 AM

I dont think McCaffrey is in play personally unless we trade back to the nid first round and he's there. I do think another 3rd down back is in play though a bit later.

rezburna · 04-25-2017, 08:17 AM

For a team with so many holes on defense I feel like I see the name McCaffrey mentioned too often as the 11th overall pick in the draft

Beastmode · 04-25-2017, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Okay, I'm probably in denial, but I think the Peterson signing is the greatest smoke screen ever because that's what Payton does to Saints fans - misdirection, expect anything...

Realistically, Payton is probably doing exactly what they said they'd do, bringing in a slate of CBs and DEs through the draft, throwing as many darts against the board and hope something sticks...

Who knows, maybe Coach didn't appreciate Ingram's tantrum last season and AP is a transition plan and they're still going for McCaffrey?

Still would like the idea of taking McCaffrey cause he can also line up as a WR and eat outside or run the ole Rice pattern of 5 yd hitch and go with McCaffrey lethal cut & go move...

Either way, I like this signing and look forward to sticking it to the Vikings in the Season Opener Week 1 in their stadium with AP, and Payton just stuck it to the league who were planning to feature Dallas in Week 1...

Interesting theory. I don't see any circumstance where we take a RB in RND 1, even if LF is there at 11. I'm not against it but just don't see it. A rational mind would get a DE and a CB in RND 1. Even if the rest of the draft are duds we just got a lot better on defense.

Crusader · 04-25-2017, 08:22 AM

Adrian Peterson, Saints finalize two-year contract - NFL.com

spkb25 · 04-25-2017, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

I love Mixon but will the saints buck tradition about problem players in the draft? then again we are signing AP so maybe.

its a good question, and im wondering if he was able to make an impression

voodooido · 04-25-2017, 08:36 AM

Well it's only a one year deal so I can't believe we pass if the right rb is there.

04-25-2017, 07:36 AM	#11
Threaded by Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by burningmetal If the Saints for any reason decide to still draft a RB, which is entirely possible, I personally kind of like the idea of drafting Curtis Samuel, because it's truly a toss up as to whether he is a RB or a slot receiver. Given the Saints' love for using RB's in the slot, he might be a real weapon in that role. It's worked before, though Spiller was obviously a bust. Considering Samuel is from Ohio State, I half EXPECT them to draft him. We shall see. Not in the first round, though. If the Saints have taught us anything about the draft ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.
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04-25-2017, 07:54 AM	#12
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Adrian Peterson to sign with Saints Okay, I'm probably in denial, but I think the Peterson signing is the greatest smoke screen ever because that's what Payton does to Saints fans - misdirection, expect anything... Realistically, Payton is probably doing exactly what they said they'd do, bringing in a slate of CBs and DEs through the draft, throwing as many darts against the board and hope something sticks... Who knows, maybe Coach didn't appreciate Ingram's tantrum last season and AP is a transition plan and they're still going for McCaffrey? Or Saints realize Fournette and McCaffrey are off the board by No. 11... Still would like the idea of taking McCaffrey cause he can also line up as a WR and eat outside or run the ole Rice pattern of 5 yd hitch and go with McCaffrey lethal cut & go move... Either way, I like this signing and look forward to sticking it to the Vikings in the Season Opener Week 1 in their stadium with AP, and Payton just stuck it to the league who were planning to feature Dallas in Week 1... Twitter hagan714 and OldMaid like this.
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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Adrian Peterson to sign with Saints Originally Posted by neugey Man this signing feels weird. I'm simultaneously giddy and nervous. Also a Lakers fans and it feels like when the Lakers signed Karl Malone. Well, at least your a Saints fan... saintfan likes this.

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04-25-2017, 08:17 AM	#16
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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Adrian Peterson to sign with Saints Originally Posted by jeanpierre Okay, I'm probably in denial, but I think the Peterson signing is the greatest smoke screen ever because that's what Payton does to Saints fans - misdirection, expect anything... Realistically, Payton is probably doing exactly what they said they'd do, bringing in a slate of CBs and DEs through the draft, throwing as many darts against the board and hope something sticks... Who knows, maybe Coach didn't appreciate Ingram's tantrum last season and AP is a transition plan and they're still going for McCaffrey? Still would like the idea of taking McCaffrey cause he can also line up as a WR and eat outside or run the ole Rice pattern of 5 yd hitch and go with McCaffrey lethal cut & go move... Either way, I like this signing and look forward to sticking it to the Vikings in the Season Opener Week 1 in their stadium with AP, and Payton just stuck it to the league who were planning to feature Dallas in Week 1... Interesting theory. I don't see any circumstance where we take a RB in RND 1, even if LF is there at 11. I'm not against it but just don't see it. A rational mind would get a DE and a CB in RND 1. Even if the rest of the draft are duds we just got a lot better on defense.
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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,101	Re: Adrian Peterson to sign with Saints Originally Posted by hagan714 I love Mixon but will the saints buck tradition about problem players in the draft? then again we are signing AP so maybe. its a good question, and im wondering if he was able to make an impression

04-25-2017, 08:36 AM	#20
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