Search far and wide for Adrian Peterson speculation and 99 percent of the results will point toward Peterson playing for the Vikings next season.
But there’s a small fraction of the NFL world that thinks a trade of the former MVP is very possible, including ex-Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter.
“I’m under gag order on the Adrian Peterson situation, but I believe something’s gonna happen,” Carter said on ESPN radio today, via Pro Football Talk. “But I can’t talk about it.”
Pro Football Talk notes that Carter likely still has close ties to the organization, so his words could be an indication that the Vikings aren’t as unlikely to trade Peterson as they’ve publicly stated.
Yahoo’s Charles Robinson has been tuned into the speculation for months, and his sources tell him that it would take an “unreal” offer to get Spielman to pull the trigger.
Robinson said it’s going to take more than a first-round pick to get Spielman to pull the trigger a Peterson trade because the Vikings still view him as a top-10 player in the NFL.
“They still view Adrian Peterson as a top-10 player in the NFL, and they don’t want to take that away from Teddy Bridgewater,” Robinson said, according to Arizona Sports 98.7.
I'm glad we are coming to the conclusion that Adrian Peterson and Philip Rivers won't be traded. Both teams need those players.
— Family of John Clayton (@JohnClaytonNFL) April 29, 2015
As for Carter’s source, KSTP’s Darren Wolfson might have an answer:
A couple smart people this a.m. believe Kevin Warren is Carter's source. Would Kevin know this sec. a trade is coming? I'm dubious. #vikings
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) April 30, 2015
I have no sense Rick has been blown away w/ an AP offer yet. Possible it comes tonight? Maybe. Would very likely be AZ w/ #24. #vikings
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) April 30, 2015
The first round of the draft could get crazy tonight. Stay tuned.
