A.P. playing the politics game

Life comes at you fast. For almost decade you are the face of the league. You break numerous team records and single handly carry your team to the playoffs. You are the face of a classic run first offence. In other words you are a norse god and any team should be begging you to play for them. This is not the case for AP. Peterson's reputation proceeds itself but the NFL is very much "what have you done for me lately" kind of league. The issue with AP is that suspension and injury have forced him to miss a ton of time. In fact, our resident switch-wielding superstar has only played 20 out of a possible 48 games the last 3 years. Sprinkle in his age (32) and incompetence as a pass blocker and receiver and you have a declining, one-dimensional back. Now, can he still be good? of course but his options are limited by his skill set. He needs a team that will use him the way the Vikings used him but to a lesser degree. If he's willing to swallow his pride and be a change-of-pace power back then he will get a job. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of money to be had as a change of pace power back. The funniest part of this saga is A.P. saying he's in no rush to find a new team. This is the ultimate spin zone. You just know teams aren't knocking down his door but a little statement to the media helps on two levels. One, people remember Adrian Peterson still exists and two, you convince the league there is actual interest in hopes of starting a bidding war. My prediction is he latches onto a contender and logs about 100-150 carries. He will have his moments but will end up as an average piece to a good team. Just please don't make it the fuckin Patriots, they are so greedy.