Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps'

RaginCajun83 · 09-15-2017, 10:44 AM

What did he expect? Sean Payton calls the offense, the run game is an afterthought if it doesn't work by the 2nd offensive series

foreverfan · 09-15-2017, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

We shouldn't have signed him if we weren't going to utilize him.

So the question is... Do we really need another over the hill workout warrior?

Rugby Saint II · 09-15-2017, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

So the question is... Do we really need another over the hill workout warrior?

If you are suggesting I try out for the team forget about it. Rugby is my life now.

llaguardia81 · 09-15-2017, 12:35 PM

AP has every right to be angry. Payton is a stubborn jackass and that is partially why the Saints have gone 7-9 these past three years. Kamara is a rookie and doesn't need to have that many snaps. It should be the Peterson/Ingram show. Kamara will have his time later.

neugey · 09-15-2017, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

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"...but unfortunately that's the way the game played out." This is why to me, this should be a non issue. That last part says AP understands how the game unfolded, and implies he agreed with it.

If you hadn't seen the video, watch it. Media has taken this out of context and making more out of it than it is.

IMO I don't think AP understands it or agrees with it, as much as he is taking the high road. Credit to him.

You can argue that Kamara is more versatile and that's why he was in the game so much late, but the fact is Kamara is not going to break tackles like AP can. One or two broken tackles can generate major yardage and instant offense. Payton is selling AP short.

Utah_Saint · 09-15-2017, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by llaguardia81

AP has every right to be angry. Payton is a stubborn jackass and that is partially why the Saints have gone 7-9 these past three years. Kamara is a rookie and doesn't need to have that many snaps. It should be the Peterson/Ingram show. Kamara will have his time later.

Welcome to the B&G forums.

I disagree. First, if you read his entire quote, he doesn't sound angry. It sounds like he understood the situation in the game didn't fit a "ground and pound" approach. They were averaging 2.8 yards per carry so the running game wasn't working.

Secondly, he's got no right to be angry anyway. He signed on a team that already had a thousand yard rusher so he knew coming in he wouldn't be a bell cow back anyway. Peterson's own reputation keeps him off the field in obvious passing situations. He's not known as a pass catcher and his ability to pick up the blitz has always been criticized.

And whether Kamara is a rookie or not is of no relevance. A pass catching scat back is a great asset in a hurry up offense. Either check downs in the flats or draw plays they're great to have when the defensive line is dominating your offensive line.

saintfan · 09-15-2017, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by llaguardia81

AP has every right to be angry. Payton is a stubborn jackass and that is partially why the Saints have gone 7-9 these past three years. Kamara is a rookie and doesn't need to have that many snaps. It should be the Peterson/Ingram show. Kamara will have his time later.

+ 1 on the welcome to B&G! Everyone is nice here except in the political forum where we all become meanies...

skymike · 09-15-2017, 08:33 PM

Trade him and Ingram for some offensive linemen.
Use Kamara & Travaris Cadet for our 8 runs per game.

I personally dont care if we pass the whole game.
We cannot run.
We shouldnt pretend we can.
We shouldnt waste downs on getting stuffed, just so we can say we tried to run.
Just pass the damn ball, and dont worry what everyone says, Payton. You're out the door anyway, if you dont take us deep into the playoffs.

Seer1 · 09-15-2017, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by skymike

Trade him and Ingram for some offensive linemen.
Use Kamara & Travaris Cadet for our 8 runs per game.

I personally dont care if we pass the whole game.
We cannot run.
We shouldnt pretend we can.
We shouldnt waste downs on getting stuffed, just so we can say we tried to run.
Just pass the damn ball, and dont worry what everyone says, Payton. You're out the door anyway, if you dont take us deep into the playoffs.

Brutal, but damned hard to argue with.

Seer1 · 09-15-2017, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

So the question is... Do we really need another over the hill workout warrior?

Damn Forever, this is the best laugh I've had since Monday night!

09-15-2017, 10:44 AM	#21
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' What did he expect? Sean Payton calls the offense, the run game is an afterthought if it doesn't work by the 2nd offensive series foreverfan likes this.

09-15-2017, 11:06 AM	#22
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' Originally Posted by rezburna We shouldn't have signed him if we weren't going to utilize him. So the question is... Do we really need another over the hill workout warrior? Seer1 likes this.

09-15-2017, 11:47 AM	#23
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,043	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' Originally Posted by foreverfan So the question is... Do we really need another over the hill workout warrior? If you are suggesting I try out for the team forget about it. Rugby is my life now.

09-15-2017, 12:35 PM	#24
llaguardia81 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 443 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' AP has every right to be angry. Payton is a stubborn jackass and that is partially why the Saints have gone 7-9 these past three years. Kamara is a rookie and doesn't need to have that many snaps. It should be the Peterson/Ingram show. Kamara will have his time later. saintfan and neugey like this.

09-15-2017, 02:36 PM	#25
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,672 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' Originally Posted by K Major ... "...but unfortunately that's the way the game played out." This is why to me, this should be a non issue. That last part says AP understands how the game unfolded, and implies he agreed with it. If you hadn't seen the video, watch it. Media has taken this out of context and making more out of it than it is. IMO I don't think AP understands it or agrees with it, as much as he is taking the high road. Credit to him. You can argue that Kamara is more versatile and that's why he was in the game so much late, but the fact is Kamara is not going to break tackles like AP can. One or two broken tackles can generate major yardage and instant offense. Payton is selling AP short.

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' Originally Posted by llaguardia81 AP has every right to be angry. Payton is a stubborn jackass and that is partially why the Saints have gone 7-9 these past three years. Kamara is a rookie and doesn't need to have that many snaps. It should be the Peterson/Ingram show. Kamara will have his time later. Welcome to the B&G forums. I disagree. First, if you read his entire quote, he doesn't sound angry. It sounds like he understood the situation in the game didn't fit a "ground and pound" approach. They were averaging 2.8 yards per carry so the running game wasn't working. Secondly, he's got no right to be angry anyway. He signed on a team that already had a thousand yard rusher so he knew coming in he wouldn't be a bell cow back anyway. Peterson's own reputation keeps him off the field in obvious passing situations. He's not known as a pass catcher and his ability to pick up the blitz has always been criticized. And whether Kamara is a rookie or not is of no relevance. A pass catching scat back is a great asset in a hurry up offense. Either check downs in the flats or draw plays they're great to have when the defensive line is dominating your offensive line.

09-15-2017, 02:57 PM	#27
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' Originally Posted by llaguardia81 AP has every right to be angry. Payton is a stubborn jackass and that is partially why the Saints have gone 7-9 these past three years. Kamara is a rookie and doesn't need to have that many snaps. It should be the Peterson/Ingram show. Kamara will have his time later. + 1 on the welcome to B&G! Everyone is nice here except in the political forum where we all become meanies...

09-15-2017, 08:33 PM	#28
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' Trade him and Ingram for some offensive linemen. Use Kamara & Travaris Cadet for our 8 runs per game. I personally dont care if we pass the whole game. We cannot run. We shouldnt pretend we can. We shouldnt waste downs on getting stuffed, just so we can say we tried to run. Just pass the damn ball, and dont worry what everyone says, Payton. You're out the door anyway, if you dont take us deep into the playoffs.

09-15-2017, 08:53 PM	#29
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' Originally Posted by skymike Trade him and Ingram for some offensive linemen. Use Kamara & Travaris Cadet for our 8 runs per game. I personally dont care if we pass the whole game. We cannot run. We shouldnt pretend we can. We shouldnt waste downs on getting stuffed, just so we can say we tried to run. Just pass the damn ball, and dont worry what everyone says, Payton. You're out the door anyway, if you dont take us deep into the playoffs. Brutal, but damned hard to argue with. skymike likes this.

09-15-2017, 08:54 PM	#30
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' Originally Posted by foreverfan So the question is... Do we really need another over the hill workout warrior? Damn Forever, this is the best laugh I've had since Monday night!

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