Quote:This^.  There is no real mention of us being interested, just a possible suited party. There have been numerous statements saying Arizona is willing to trade a high pick if he hits the trading block. I foresee him with the Cardinals.

 

GO JAGS!!

Rapoport included the Jags as one of the teams he'd expect to see in the mix, just as he did the other teams he listed, Arizona included.  

 

Yes, Arizona is the most likely spot if a team is willing to trade for his services.  But, even if I was a Cards fan, I'd want the team to sit on their draft picks and offer a day 3 pick at best for his services.  This is still a 30 year old back with a bloated contract.  No telling when he hits that wall, but usually when backs do, it happens very quickly.  I wouldn't want my team spending $12-16 million per year for a guy who has hit a wall.  Especially when there is a strong possibility of getting a quality back in the draft.  That's one of the main reasons I don't want to see the Jags jumping into this mix.  I could see it for Murray...sort of.  I still had my reservations there based on what he wanted per year vs. the history of backs who have around 400 carries in a season and how that impacts them the following year. 

 

Peterson may still have a couple of good years in him.  There's no way of knowing for sure.  I wouldn't want to gamble a decent draft pick or picks to find out.

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