Adrian Peterson suggested today that he believes he still deserves to earn $18 million this upcoming season and named three teams he would have interest in playing for in 2017 if the Vikings aren't willing to pay him.
In an appearance on ESPN's "First Take" this morning, Peterson was asked what he would look for in his next team if the Vikings declined to pick up his option and they could not find middle ground on a new deal.
Starting his reply, Peterson put emphasis on "If that doesn't happen." He then said "I've earned my way up to that [$18 million], by the way."
He continued: "But if it doesn't happen, [I would want] a place where me and my family are comfortable, [and] just the opportunity to compete for a championship. That's my main goal that I want to accomplish."
Peterson said that he would hope to sign with a contender that had a good defense, a "good offensive scheme" and "a great coaching staff."
"There's a couple of teams out there that I've thought about," he said.
Pressed, he mentioned the Buccaneers, Giants and Texans. Houston, his offseason home, is about a two-hour drive from his hometown of Palestine.
Peterson, who rushed for 72 yards on 37 carries this past season, then said: "I'll stop right there. … I'm just throwing random names out there."
