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

Danno · 09-14-2017, 08:54 PM

Adrian Peterson Says After Saints Debut He 'Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps'

New Orleans Saints running back Adrian Peterson commented on his low usage in his team's 29-19 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.

"I didn't sign up for nine snaps, though, but unfortunately that's the way the game played out," Peterson said Thursday, per USA Today's Kevin Spain. "In my mind, personally, I knew it was gonna take some adjusting. You know, me and Mark [Ingram] played in the last preseason game, and [Alvin Kamara] didn't even play that game. So with all three of us being out there, I knew it would take a game or so to kind of get adjusted."

Peterson also acknowledged what appeared to be a heated moment between he and Saints head coach Sean Peyton during the game.

The seven-time Pro Bowler said the exchange was "definitely overdramatized."

Peterson ran for 18 yards on six carries in the loss. According to Pro Football Reference, his carry total tied a career low, and his rushing total tied his third-worst output.

Peterson was a somewhat surprising addition to a Saints team that was welcoming back Ingram, who hit 1,000-plus rushing yards for the first time in his NFL career in 2016. New Orleans also traded up in the third round of the 2017 draft to select Kamara.

And it's not like the running game has been a staple of the Saints offense since Drew Brees took over at quarterback. Even at 37, he led the NFL in passing attempts (673) in 2016.

Perhaps New Orleans saw signing Peterson and picking up Kamara as a way to take some pressure off Brees as he approaches what may be the twilight of his career. Still, finding a way to keep Ingram, Peterson and Kamara happy won't be easy for Payton, and the Vikings game was evidence of that.

Cut this child beatin' thug yesterday! Gawd I hate this loser!

MatthewT · 09-14-2017, 08:58 PM

Sounding like a soon to be released AP. It's obvious to me the Saints are not in position to run the ball enough to keep everyone happy, build around Karmara and be done.

QBREES9 · 09-14-2017, 09:19 PM

No you did. But we throw the ball.

claus808 · 09-14-2017, 09:39 PM

I have friends who personally know Peterson. "Child beating," c'mon man.

nola_swammi · 09-14-2017, 09:55 PM

Child beating! Whatever! Give him the dayum ball or trade him so I can get some fantasy points

burningmetal · 09-14-2017, 10:06 PM

We know you hate him, Danno. There's nothing unusual about his reaction to me, though. It would probably be better if he said nothing, but given the fact that he barely touched the ball after I would presume having been promised at least 15 touches a game, it doesn't surprise me that he isn't thrilled about it.

At least he didn't throw a tantrum after a teammate scored a touchdown, instead of himself, like Ingram did last year.

spkb25 · 09-14-2017, 10:13 PM

Cut SP.

neugey · 09-14-2017, 10:31 PM

Notice AP said 'snaps', not carries. Sean's usage of AP was horrendous and I'm with AP on this one. AP is a decent pass blocker and he can catch well enough to go on checkdown routes. Let the man on the field so the defense can worry about being isolated with him one on one. Having a rookie on the field 2-3 times what AP was is insane.

Utah_Saint · 09-14-2017, 11:31 PM

That headline made it sound like he was *****in but the rest of what he said sounded like he understood why he only got 9 snaps.

Between Strief goin down, complete failure in the redone and having to play catch up the entire second half, the game didn't work toward Peterson's strengths. His time will come. And I hope he balls out.

hagan714 · 09-15-2017, 02:48 AM

without an OL? kinda of a stupid move to try to pound the rock

09-14-2017, 08:54 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' Adrian Peterson Says After Saints Debut He 'Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' New Orleans Saints running back Adrian Peterson commented on his low usage in his team's 29-19 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday. "I didn't sign up for nine snaps, though, but unfortunately that's the way the game played out," Peterson said Thursday, per USA Today's Kevin Spain. "In my mind, personally, I knew it was gonna take some adjusting. You know, me and Mark [Ingram] played in the last preseason game, and [Alvin Kamara] didn't even play that game. So with all three of us being out there, I knew it would take a game or so to kind of get adjusted." Peterson also acknowledged what appeared to be a heated moment between he and Saints head coach Sean Peyton during the game. The seven-time Pro Bowler said the exchange was "definitely overdramatized." Peterson ran for 18 yards on six carries in the loss. According to Pro Football Reference, his carry total tied a career low, and his rushing total tied his third-worst output. Peterson was a somewhat surprising addition to a Saints team that was welcoming back Ingram, who hit 1,000-plus rushing yards for the first time in his NFL career in 2016. New Orleans also traded up in the third round of the 2017 draft to select Kamara. And it's not like the running game has been a staple of the Saints offense since Drew Brees took over at quarterback. Even at 37, he led the NFL in passing attempts (673) in 2016. Perhaps New Orleans saw signing Peterson and picking up Kamara as a way to take some pressure off Brees as he approaches what may be the twilight of his career. Still, finding a way to keep Ingram, Peterson and Kamara happy won't be easy for Payton, and the Vikings game was evidence of that. Cut this child beatin' thug yesterday! Gawd I hate this loser! OldMaid likes this.

09-14-2017, 08:58 PM	#2
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' Sounding like a soon to be released AP. It's obvious to me the Saints are not in position to run the ball enough to keep everyone happy, build around Karmara and be done. Danno likes this.

09-14-2017, 09:19 PM	#3
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' No you did. But we throw the ball. Seer1 likes this.

09-14-2017, 09:39 PM	#4
claus808 100th Post Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 213	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' I have friends who personally know Peterson. "Child beating," c'mon man. Rsanders24 likes this.

09-14-2017, 09:55 PM	#5
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' Child beating! Whatever! Give him the dayum ball or trade him so I can get some fantasy points Rsanders24 and Rell&Gold like this.

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burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' We know you hate him, Danno. There's nothing unusual about his reaction to me, though. It would probably be better if he said nothing, but given the fact that he barely touched the ball after I would presume having been promised at least 15 touches a game, it doesn't surprise me that he isn't thrilled about it. At least he didn't throw a tantrum after a teammate scored a touchdown, instead of himself, like Ingram did last year. nola_swammi, Rsanders24, Kryptonite and 2 others like this.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,145	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' Cut SP. RockyMountainSaint, neugey, Rsanders24 and 2 others like this.

09-14-2017, 10:31 PM	#8
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,879 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' Notice AP said 'snaps', not carries. Sean's usage of AP was horrendous and I'm with AP on this one. AP is a decent pass blocker and he can catch well enough to go on checkdown routes. Let the man on the field so the defense can worry about being isolated with him one on one. Having a rookie on the field 2-3 times what AP was is insane. RockyMountainSaint, nola_swammi, Rsanders24 and 3 others like this.

09-14-2017, 11:31 PM	#9
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' That headline made it sound like he was *****in but the rest of what he said sounded like he understood why he only got 9 snaps. Between Strief goin down, complete failure in the redone and having to play catch up the entire second half, the game didn't work toward Peterson's strengths. His time will come. And I hope he balls out. nola_swammi, Seer1, K Major and 1 others like this.

09-15-2017, 02:48 AM	#10
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Adrian Peterson - 'I Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps' without an OL? kinda of a stupid move to try to pound the rock foreverfan, Barry from MS and Seer1 like this.

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