The "Guess Where Adrian Peterson Will Play in 2015" got into full swing over the weekend.
Bleacher Report issued the first offering, saying that Peterson told the Minnesota Vikings that he wants to play for the Dallas Cowboys.
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The St. Paul Pioneer Press, however, reported sources refuting that report a day later. The drama appears to be just starting in the 2015 AP sweepstakes.
"Adrian Peterson wants to go to Dallas; the Minnesota Vikings are aware of that," Bleacher Report's Jason Cole said in a video posted on Saturday. "In talking to a high-level NFL executive, everybody knows what everybody wants. But the Vikings will not, do not want to trade him in any way, shape or form, specifically not to the Cowboys."
The Pioneer Press, also quoting anonymous sources reported Sunday that "Peterson hasn't asked for a trade. One source said he remains willing to return to Minnesota even though he was disappointed with some reaction within the Vikings and in the community after he was indicted last September on a child-abuse charge. That source said a comment then by Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton that Peterson is a 'public embarrassment' really hurt the running back."
CBSSports.com also reported on the situation between Peterson and the Vikings late last week, indicating trepidation on both sides.
According to that report, general manager Rick Spielman said the team wanted Peterson back but hinted that his contract may need to be reworked.
The Pioneer Press refuted that report as well, quoting a source that said no one on the Vikings has approached the running back about a pay cut. Peterson, who was suspended for the final 15 games of the 2014 season, can apply for reinstatement on April 15.
Peterson earlier told ESPN that he had mixed feelings about the Vikings.
"I'm still uneasy, to be honest with you. I'm still uneasy about a lot of things that took place within the organization," Peterson said. "Of course those guys ultimately supported me, and I'm grateful for that. But ultimately, with me being able to be on the inside and see how cards were dealt, how things were worded, this, that and the other, it's about protecting your brand, your organization, what you have built.
"In the [grand] scheme of things, not one person counts over that. I get that."
But that doesn't mean he agrees with it.
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