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Adrian Peterson’s agent wants extension

By Russell Johnson

Sep 7, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs against the St. Louis Rams during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. The Vikings defeated the Rams 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 7, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs against the St. Louis Rams during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. The Vikings defeated the Rams 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Adrian Peterson’s agent has changed his tune and wants extension for Peterson instead of a trade.

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After months of speculation on whether or not Adrian Peterson would be traded for draft picks, and where he would go, and what his value would be, the first day of the NFL Draft has come and gone with Peterson remaining a member of the Minnesota Vikings.

Most believed that Peterson would not be dealt, but the Vikings asking price was far too high for a 30-year-old running back. Despite that, Peterson’s agent, Ben Dogra adamantly insisted that Peterson had to be traded. He very aggressively pushed the Vikings and fueled trade rumors. No doubt standing to benefit from a possible new contract if Peterson were to be sent to another team, Dogra had plenty of incentive.

But the Vikings had all the leverage in the situation. With Peterson under a contract that he signed recently he had no ability to force the situation with a hold out. The Vikings could sit Peterson for years without playing him and the only thing Peterson could do is refuse to play and lose out on his pay or accept the circumstances and play for the team he signed a contract to play for. This situation has played out over the last few months and despite the Vikings insistence that there would be no trade, speculation last until last night. That speculation is now pretty much dead.

Seemingly accepting the situation as it stands, Dogra has quickly changed his tune. Now Dogra insists that what Peterson’s always wanted is more guaranteed money. He never wanted to leave Minnesota. He just wants a new show of commitment from the organization. This is the same organization that gave him a huge contract in 2011. If the Vikings were to cut him this year it would cost them $2.4 million, and he’s owed nearly $15 and $17 million in 2016 and 2017, but none of it is guaranteed. With such a high salary for an aging running back and no guaranteed money it’s not likely that the Vikings pay him those $32 million.

According to Dogra, Peterson wants a guarantee that he will get paid to play for them over the next few years, much like Marshawn Lynch got from the Seattle Seahawks this year. Oh, and Dogra would get a cut of that new contract as well. He was not Peterson’s agent in 2011 and has yet to collect a percentage of a big Adrian Peterson contract. Again, the man has his incentives.

After months of insisting that Peterson has to be traded, that he needs to be traded, Dogra is now kissing up to the Vikings and asking them to show his client some love. If I were the general manager of the Vikings I would show no more remorse for Peterson’s situation than he showed for his actions against his four-year-old son.

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