So, the elephant in the room: Peterson

|Mitch| · 09-28-2017, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Mitch, I'd definitely agree with that another RB is needed, but does it have to be AP?

Well we have him on the roster already, for this year at least I think it does...

Are you going to rely on Edmunds or Lasco if someone goes down? Or are you going to bring in someone to learn the playbook in a hurry? (Assuming AP is not in the picture)

And Peterson will pull a big game or two out of his ass this season, he didn't run too bad in the Carolina game...

jeanpierre · 09-28-2017, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Well we have him on the roster already, for this year at least I think it does...

Are you going to rely on Edmunds or Lasco if someone goes down? Or are you going to bring in someone to learn the playbook in a hurry? (Assuming AP is not in the picture)

And Peterson will pull a big game or two out of his ass this season, he didn't run too bad in the Carolina game...

Guess, I like the idea that we've invested so much in Ingram to give him five plus touches more per game, same with Kamara...

And bring back Darius Victor for the pounding portion of our offensive assaults...

We could use the Peterson money to upgrade another position like DE, DT, MLB...

Utah_Saint · 09-27-2017, 10:31 AM

He looked kinda slow but still very strong. Once the oline settles in, I think they'll get more use outta him. He can still take on linebackers and flatten Dbacks so if he gets the blocking up front, he should be valuable.

SaintGup · 09-27-2017, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by SaintGnome

So AP. Under whelming so far to be sure.

Disclaimers (in advance) : Not enough carries. Used in obvious running situations. Virtually no preseason time to get in rhythm. Not given space (DL/LB on him on as he gets the ball), what else, poor run support by the O-line (kind of the same thing as the last excuse/reason, right?)

Observations: He seems as strong as ever. He is fiery, and he wants to contribute. That being said he doesn't seem to have that 5th gear, that speed burst that made him the monster that he was. OK, you can say our O-line isn't doing our running game any favors, and maybe not....but Ingram and Kamara seem to be able to find running lanes... yet AP has not.

I'm reminded of a joke a Cowboy friend of mine had of a running back (I forget which, it was years ago) but if we need 3 yards we can count on our RB. If we need 4 yards we can count on our RB for 3 yds. That's what I feel about AP. I hope I am wrong.
Anyone have any other thoughts?

I think John Madden said it about a back called Walt Garrison.Not sure though.

Rugby Saint II · 09-27-2017, 12:37 PM

He is better than Hightower as a rotational back I believe. He will find his groove and Ingram will probably miss some time with an injury. We have got to stop forcing the ball to any RB except Ingram. Feed him the ball and we can win games.

rezburna · 09-27-2017, 09:29 PM

I gave it time to marinate so if anybody missed it I meant anal. I repeat, I meant she might be down for the DP. If you try it at home on your significant other and she kicks you out of the house I'm not responsible.

Halo · 09-27-2017, 11:15 PM

Friendly reminder.
Take break from all the part kneeling/part standing discussions.
One of our resident dirty birds made a vicious prediction in Smacktalk and ya'll too distracted to ensure he eats his dirty bird words...

Here

Halo · 09-28-2017, 11:40 AM

Elephant in the Room???

AP must be eating at the wings place where Grady Jackson loved to eat!!!

WhodatAgent · 09-28-2017, 11:28 PM

GB needs a RB. Maybe we can trade AP for a high draft pick for next year. That's what Loomis seems to be good at. Lol

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WHODATINCA · 09-29-2017, 12:21 AM

I think it is still a little early to tell. I mean the first two games we hardly used him. This last game, he showed a little flash, but it's clear to me that this team, unfortunately, is still finding its legs. Worrisome. But, if they continue not to use him, I hope he keeps the death stare. Somebody needs to kick Payton's a$$. AP clearly has the b@lls to do it. Like it.

09-28-2017, 10:00 AM	#1
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: So, the elephant in the room: Peterson Originally Posted by jeanpierre Mitch, I'd definitely agree with that another RB is needed, but does it have to be AP? Well we have him on the roster already, for this year at least I think it does... Are you going to rely on Edmunds or Lasco if someone goes down? Or are you going to bring in someone to learn the playbook in a hurry? (Assuming AP is not in the picture) And Peterson will pull a big game or two out of his ass this season, he didn't run too bad in the Carolina game...

09-28-2017, 11:00 AM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: So, the elephant in the room: Peterson Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| Well we have him on the roster already, for this year at least I think it does... Are you going to rely on Edmunds or Lasco if someone goes down? Or are you going to bring in someone to learn the playbook in a hurry? (Assuming AP is not in the picture) And Peterson will pull a big game or two out of his ass this season, he didn't run too bad in the Carolina game... Guess, I like the idea that we've invested so much in Ingram to give him five plus touches more per game, same with Kamara... And bring back Darius Victor for the pounding portion of our offensive assaults... We could use the Peterson money to upgrade another position like DE, DT, MLB...

09-27-2017, 10:31 AM	#3
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: So, the elephant in the room: Peterson He looked kinda slow but still very strong. Once the oline settles in, I think they'll get more use outta him. He can still take on linebackers and flatten Dbacks so if he gets the blocking up front, he should be valuable.

09-27-2017, 11:57 AM	#4
SaintGup 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 580	Re: So, the elephant in the room: Peterson Originally Posted by SaintGnome So AP. Under whelming so far to be sure. Disclaimers (in advance) : Not enough carries. Used in obvious running situations. Virtually no preseason time to get in rhythm. Not given space (DL/LB on him on as he gets the ball), what else, poor run support by the O-line (kind of the same thing as the last excuse/reason, right?) Observations: He seems as strong as ever. He is fiery, and he wants to contribute. That being said he doesn't seem to have that 5th gear, that speed burst that made him the monster that he was. OK, you can say our O-line isn't doing our running game any favors, and maybe not....but Ingram and Kamara seem to be able to find running lanes... yet AP has not. I'm reminded of a joke a Cowboy friend of mine had of a running back (I forget which, it was years ago) but if we need 3 yards we can count on our RB. If we need 4 yards we can count on our RB for 3 yds. That's what I feel about AP. I hope I am wrong. Anyone have any other thoughts? I think John Madden said it about a back called Walt Garrison.Not sure though.
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,149	Re: So, the elephant in the room: Peterson He is better than Hightower as a rotational back I believe. He will find his groove and Ingram will probably miss some time with an injury. We have got to stop forcing the ball to any RB except Ingram. Feed him the ball and we can win games. foreverfan and CharityMike like this.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,089	Re: So, the elephant in the room: Peterson I gave it time to marinate so if anybody missed it I meant anal. I repeat, I meant she might be down for the DP. If you try it at home on your significant other and she kicks you out of the house I'm not responsible.

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,892 Blog Entries: 45	Re: So, the elephant in the room: Peterson Elephant in the Room??? AP must be eating at the wings place where Grady Jackson loved to eat!!!

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09-29-2017, 12:21 AM	#10
WHODATINCA Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South Bay Posts: 3,784	Re: So, the elephant in the room: Peterson I think it is still a little early to tell. I mean the first two games we hardly used him. This last game, he showed a little flash, but it's clear to me that this team, unfortunately, is still finding its legs. Worrisome. But, if they continue not to use him, I hope he keeps the death stare. Somebody needs to kick Payton's a$$. AP clearly has the b@lls to do it. Like it.

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