February 15, 2007
With the First Pick: Adrian Peterson Hype or the Real Deal?
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I continue my look at the potential first round picks of the Oakland Raiders with Adrian Peterson Running Back from Oklahoma. This is a pick that I would be leaning towards as a top flight running back would bring an instant jolt to the Raiders' offense.
Adrian Peterson is big and fast, and was productive during his time in Oklahoma, and there are several members of the Nation who are hoping to see him in Silver and Black next year.
The only knock I have heard on him is that he did have injury problems. I believe it was a broken collarbone. This does give me pause, because the Raiders already have one injury prone running back in LaMont Jordan.
Now, my readers, tell me what you think in the comments section. Any OU fans ready to tell me he is destined to greatness? Any haters ready to tell me he is the reincarnation of Kijana Carter?
Discussion
9 Comments on "With the First Pick: Adrian Peterson Hype or the Real Deal?"
#1
Posted by HollandRobbie, February 15, 2007 3:39 AM
A. Peterson must be the pick a good to potential star RB would give the Raiders balance on O. In the AFC west there are to manny teams that have star backs...i think Peterson could become the second best in his division.
#2
Posted by Grant, February 15, 2007 8:06 AM
I have to disagree with you HollandRobbie, base d on last year offense, what would AD be ballancing? He would be the focal point of our attack, I am not saying we shouldn't build around a running game, seems to be working in SD, I just think we need to do a lot more than draft AD to "ballance" our offense. IMO we need the franchise QB, if Al and Lane don't think that Russell or Quinn can be that, them to be honest I would rather see them pick up Johnson and trade to to get Lynch, this would bring much more balance to the force young padwan learner (lol).
#3
Posted by Trade for Carr Draft AP:, February 15, 2007 8:38 AM
Then pick up Miller from ASU in the 2nd and a FB in the 3rd.
That will go a LONG way toward healing what ails us.
Move Moss, Apease Porter and let's roll in 2007!!!
#4
Posted by AP's Injury History, February 15, 2007 8:51 AM
It's widely assumed that Adrian Peterson will declare for the NFL draft. So why would a player with a history of health issues (separated shoulder, sprained ankle and broken collarbone) who could become a top-10 pick put that in jeopardy?
#5
Posted by Meni, February 15, 2007 11:07 AM
Fans of Adrian Peterson PRAY that the Raiders pass on him.
#6
Posted by MB in MD, February 15, 2007 3:00 PM
Raider Nation,
AD is the best RB, but we need Jamarcus Russell.
#7
Posted by t, February 16, 2007 2:19 PM
i would get Carr who was at Fresno 2 years with coach Kiffin (B.Leftwich might be nother option), trade down and get AP or CJ (+ Moss trade), and we already better, not only in terms of Cap
and if we can ad some talent next year, with the Defense further improving along the way, and coach Kiffin givin the time Art wasn't and voilla! (hope i got dat right) we got a contender (that one too lol)...
its about cycles and even V Testaverde retire will one day like Parcells, with folks like Manning and Brady and Belichik eventually following one day, and its gonna be all kinds of passengers jumping rides.
the SB looser Bears had the "honor" to pick in the top !5! just 2 years ago and had a lot of empty seats on their rides, despite their very good Defense. they just solidified their O-Line with vets like J Tate, F Miller, R Garza and got M Mohammed instead of R Moss and voilla! we had a contender, even with R Grossman
everybody can go all the way
and we got the Ammo (Moss, 1st pick, Woodson pick) to rob the bank for the Lombardy T in a year or two
D Carr = D Brees (i hope. and if u think u know, u hittin the same plant Nostradamus putting in his pipe)
#8
Posted by sixpack, February 16, 2007 8:37 PM
Ya..I concur drafting a Qb with first pick is a dicey situation. You dont have to have a superstar Qb to win the SB. look at someteams who have won. But a strong defense and a consisant running game is the right wa y to start. Trading for carr and drafting Peterson would be a good move. It would also allow freedom to draft another WR and a TE. A Fb also is needed. Stock piling picks seems to be the way to rebulid. San diego and dallas are good examples.
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