Adrian Peterson has considered Giants Bucs Texans
Adrian Peterson has considered Giants, Bucs, Texans Published: Jan 19, 2017 at 04:44 AM Around The NFL Podcast Co-Host After rushing for
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Terrell Burgess Jersey go in a different direction this offseason. "If it doesn't happen, a place where me and my family are comfortable. Just an opportunity to compete for a championship," Peterson explained. "My main goal that I want to accomplish is go somewhere where I can win a championship. With that, having a good defense. A team that has a good offensive scheme as well. A great coaching staff, that really helps." The four-time All-Pro went on to list the , and as teams he has mulled. The could certainly use an upgrade in the backfield, but Peterson is ill-suited to the shotgun-heavy attack that Ben McAdoo ran in 2016. 's recent suspension voids the guaranteed portion of his $7 million salary for next season, which could lead the Bucs to explore alternatives at running back. Although Peterson hails from Palestine, Texas -- near Houston -- the have no need at the position after signing to a last offseason
Brycen Hopkins Jersey . Any potential suitor will, of course, want to know how long Peterson plans to continue playing after averaging just 1.9 yards on 37 carries in an age-31 season that was sabotaged by a meniscus tear in his knee. "I would say five more years, and
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