It’s been obvious, if the Saints were to strike a deal with Adrian Peterson, it would bring a large reaction from the Who Dat Nation both good and bad.
If the Saints were to sign Adrian Peterson, let’s get one thing straight folks. Peterson would NOT be the starting back. That role currently belongs to Mark Ingram. This can’t be stressed enough. If Adrian Peterson were to sign with New Orleans, he would only be filling the hole Tim Hightower left.
The Risks Of Signing Adrian Peterson:
Arguably, there are three important risks, as far as deciding whether any team signs the running back.