Should the New England Patriots go after Adrian Peterson?

NFL Network’s Stacey Dales reported Tuesday the 31-year-old’s “desirable landing spots” include the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks.

Peterson to the New England Patriots would be intriguing as most should expect Bill Belichick to fully utilize the abilities that the running back still has at nearly 32-years-old. He’ll never be a 300-carry running back again, but he could still help teams looking for rushing depth for their offenses, including the Seahawks.

According to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Vikings apparently haven’t made Peterson an offer yet, and it appears that his feels are hurt.

One of the most popular players who is ready, willing, and able to work is Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. The Seahawks’ backfield was a mess last season but that was mostly due to injuries.

But the Raiders (and the Seahawks) also feature something Peterson wouldn’t find very attractive. As CBS Sports’ John Breech notes, both teams run out of the shotgun more than two-thirds of the time. And of course the New England Patriots instantly come to mind when rumors swirl about a possible destination.

Adrian Peterson has already solidified himself as one of the greatest running backs of this generation, but one thing still eludes the future Hall of Fame running back, a Super Bowl title. With LeGarrette Blount poised to test the open market, the team would have a need for a power running back if he indeed departs. In the 2015 season, Peterson finished with 1,485 yards on 327 carries, and averaged 4.5 yards per carry. But each is also coming off of an injury-riddled 2016 season, which has led to the thought that Seattle will definitely look at adding some depth at tailback this off-season.

“If you have an opportunity to play for an organization like the New England Patriots, you have to consider that, ” said Nelson Peterson.

When the Minnesota Vikings released Adrian Peterson, it signaled the end of an era, similar to what the Kansas City Chiefs felt after releasing Jamaal Charles.