Adrian Peterson wasn't shy about showing his interest in joining Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, and Mike Florio and Chris Simms could see Peterson as a … Adrian Peterson Gunning To Play With TB12 in 2021... Sign Me, Bucs!!! Adrian Peterson wants the Tom Brady experience. Il 9 ottobre, Peterson segnò tre touchdown nel primo quarto della gara contro gli Arizona Cardinals, stabilendo un nuovo record di franchigia. Some considered Peterson a Heisman Trophy snub after losing out to USC quarterback, Matt Leinart. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a team Peterson is targeting, fitting since they are the defending Super Bowl champions and will have a chance at repeating with Tom Brady as their quarterback. Peterson will be entering the 2021 season just 180-yards shy of 15,000 career rushing yards. In total, Peterson ran for 529-yards and two touchdowns. Not that the Bucs would ask him to have as many catches, but it’d be nice to bring in a veteran with some proven and consistent pass-catching ability, if possible. If the two sides can’t come to an agreement and Fournette hits open waters, then Peterson finally teaming up with Brady may become a reality. With Ronald Jones II on the roster coming off a rather impressive overall performance despite battling for carries and struggling with injury and illness at the end of the season, the Bucs could look to sprinkle in Peterson as a spell back while also continuing the development of 2020 third-round draft pick, Ke’Shawn Vaughn. So it’s reasonable to think he should become just the fifth rusher in NFL history to hit the milestone. Perhaps Adrian Peterson–a free agent this spring–will even look to team up with Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. What we don’t know is what will happen with the Buccaneers’ plethora of pending free-agents. Adrian Peterson would like to play with Tom Brady and the Buccaneers Adrian Peterson has done a lot in his NFL career, but one thing he hasn’t done is play in a Super Bowl. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still basking in the glow of hoisting the Lombardi trophy in their home stadium. Adrian Peterson Had Solid 2020 Season Statistically Since Peterson signed in Detroit, the results have been pretty solid this season. As much as his opportunities have dwindled, Peterson still averaged nearly four-yards per carry with the Lions this past season, and also averaged over eight-yards per catch. All Rights Reserved. It’s no secret Brady likes to throw to his running backs as much as he likes them carrying the ball, and while Peterson isn’t an incapable receiver, he’s not the strongest one either. 182. In three years of play Peterson racked up over 4,000-yards and 42 touchdowns, bursting onto the college football scene in 2004 with a 1,925-yard rushing performance in his freshman season. section: | slug: adrian-peterson-interested-in-joining-buccaneers-tom-brady-next-season-wants-to-add-trophy-to-resume | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Since those two games in 2017, Peterson has rushed for 100-yards or more just five more times while playing for the Washington Redskins in 2018 and 2019, and then for the Detroit Lions in 2020. There are better options out there, to be perfectly honest. Those are the names on my watchlist for this off-season, of which the Bucs maybe can add 1 or 2. Now, Brady is in Tampa and Peterson wants to become the latest to move down to Florida for a chance at a boat parade. He has a connection to the Buccaneers outside of Brady, as head coach Bruce Arians traded for Peterson in the middle of the 2017 season. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at Twitter. In 2017, after the Vikings decided not to pick up the running backs contract option for his eleventh season, Peterson visited the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots before inking a deal with the New Orleans Saints. Adrian Peterson wants to play with Tom Brady, Bucs in 2021 originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington. Veteran running back Adrian Peterson has accomplished many things throughout his NFL career. Of course, coming in at league minimum really doesn’t prevent Peterson from fitting in to any circumstance I suppose, especially as long as he’s willing to take on a LeSean McCoy type of role in the organization. Now, though, his presence and the team’s status as an early favorite to return to postseason play next year is already attracting the attention of fellow veterans in the final stretch of their careers. However, he has never played in a Super Bowl. After watching the Bucs win the Super Bowl this past weekend, it seems veteran running back Adrian Peterson now has an interest in teaming up with Brady. Playing that well in his 40s inspires Peterson to keep going, especially since his ability to score touchdowns hasn't diminished. Adrian Peterson hopes to play for Buccaneers in 2021. “If they want me to be a part of it, I’ll be a part of it for sure. Hmmmmmm. Not in addition to, but including, the stats from those two games. Tampa Bay could also look to approach the position with another draft pick. ... said of the prospect of joining the Buccaneers in 2021. In Peterson’s career he’s only had 28 or more catches in a single season, five times. Future Hall of Fame Running Back Texts, Campaigns to Join Buccaneers Getty Adrian Peterson talks with Tom Brady after the Buccaneers routed the Detroit Lions in December. Former NFL player Pat McAfee spoke about a potential Adrian Peterson move to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs present an appealing possibility for title-hungry veterans. Peterson has 14,820 rushing yards for his career, just 450 yards from passing Barry Sanders for fourth on the all-time list. The Buccaneers could have drafted Peterson way back in 2007, choosing Clemson defensive end Gaines Adams instead. Per questa prestazione fu nominato miglior giocatore offensivo della NFC della settimana. Free Agent Spotlight: Running back, Adrian Peterson. The question looming for the 2021 Buccaneers isn’t whether or not they have talented players, it’s whether or not they can afford to bring back all of their talent, and how they replace the talent they lose. Adrian Peterson 'Definitely' Interested in Signing Buccaneers Contract in FA Bleacher Report - Adam Wells. Aging veterans looking for another - or their first - shot at a title flock to the teams competing in end of season tournaments. "When you see those other guys playing into their 40s -- even though it's a different position -- for me that's motivation," Peterson said. "That would definitely be something I'm interested in, playing with Tom Brady. Because I'm definitely trying to add a trophy to my résumé.". Adrian Peterson wants to play for the Buccaneers, if they’ll have him Adrian Peterson has done a lot in his career. would take good money, but not max money, to keep the band together and try to win another Super Bowl title. Peterson’s situation is an interesting one in that he’ll come in so cheap for someone he could get taken off the open market immediately, but also he’s not going to be so sought after a team like the Buccaneers couldn’t necessarily take a wait-and-see approach to adding him to the roster. Considering how bad the Falcons ran the ball in 2020, any and all options should be explored. He arrived in Washington in 2019 and had decent individual season. But is it too late? Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. The question is whether or not he’ll hit the mark as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, or not. He would have another breakout performance against he San Francisco 49ers just a few weeks later. We see it in sports all the time when teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers become championship contenders. The veteran running back was released by the Washington Football Team days before the 2020 season, yet still managed to start 10 games for Detroit. Adrian Peterson wants to play with Tom Brady, Buccaneers in 2021 Erin Walsh, Yardbarker 11 hrs ago Rats, coconuts and conch: That's what 3 Cubans ate to … Adrian Peterson’s Career Thus Far Photo by Richard Schultz/NFLPhotoLibrary. A 53-yard touchdown run against Iowa State in October of 2006 ended Adrian Peterson’s career as an Oklahoma Sooners running back, but what a career it was. Najee Harris from Alabama is another name we’ve recently seen mocked to the Buccaneers with the 32nd Overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Peterson, who texted Brady during Super Bowl week, is inspired by Brady playing at a high level at 43 years old. Adrian Peterson could start an avalanche for the Buccaneers. Last year, the Buccaneers added a Hall of Fame quarterback that was “past his prime” in Tom Brady. Peterson had a base salary of $1.05M in 2020, the league minimum for a veteran with his experience. In Peterson’s case, the resolution of Leonard Fournette’s future with the franchise is what will either open or close the chances of this veteran joining the team.