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Adrian Peterson did a lot in his NFL career, but one thing he didn’t do was play in the Super Bowl. He would like to sign with a team that he thinks will be back in the Super Bowl next year.
That’s why Peterson, who became a free agent in March after playing on a one-year contract with Lions in 2020, says he would love to play for the Buccaneers.
“That would definitely be something I’m interested in,” Peterson told TMZ.com. “If they want me to be part of it, I’m sure I will be. Because I’m definitely trying to add a trophy to my resume. “
Peterson previously played for Bucs coach Bruce Arians in Arizona in 2017, and he said that playing with Tom Brady appeals to him as well.
“Playing with Tom Brady in itself is attractive,” said Peterson.
Peterson’s comments point to how great defenders can attract players to sign with a team. It remains to be seen whether the Buccaneers really want Peterson, who will soon be 36, but there is no doubt that many players will want to play for Brady and the Bucs, which will be a key advantage for Tampa Bay in a year in which a roof Falling wages mean that many free agents will have to settle for less money than they would normally earn and may decide to prioritize the best chance of winning in 2021 and wait until 2022 to prioritize the best contract.