Should the Atlanta Falcons Pursue Adrian Peterson?

Aug 8, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) watches as his team plays the Oakland Raiders at TCF Bank Stadium. Vikings win 10-6. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

A.P. has averaged 1,445 yards and 12.28 TD’s per season (excluding last year), that’s pretty damn impressive considering that includes his early years in the NFL.

If you have Peterson in your backfield with a smiling face, there really is no one that is more consistent and hard-working as he is.

Adding 28 to an offense which already consists of a franchise QB in Matt Ryan and WR Julio Jones and Roddy White, this will be instantly known as the best offense in football and as an immediate Super Bowl contender.

Besides, the Atlanta Falcons NEED a running back. They released Steven Jackson which leaves a gap in the depth chart. New head coach Dan Quinn has also stated that he wants balance to the offense.

"“The number one thing for me is balance. A team that’s able to have run and pass, that’s the hardest to go against. I have always admired teams that have tough, physical styles, something like the zone run game and then also have ways to attack vertically in the passing game. For me, the number one criteria is going to be balance and having different ways to attack,” Quinn  said in his introductory press conference. The Falcons have the cap space to do it. They currently stand at over 20 million, according to OvertheCap.com. Next: Why the Falcons Shouldn't Pursue AP Feb 6, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson leaves the U.S. District Courthouse with his wife Ashley Brown Peterson as the NFL Players Association Peterson won’t come cheap. His agent recently demanded from the Vikings that his client wants a “face of the franchise contract.” Like I said before, the Atlanta Falcons do have the cap space to make the move, but it would immensely restrict them from making any more moves, as well as an effect on future room in cap space. Another question comes up of whether he is the same player after being left out of the league for an entire season. Will he return as one of the best running backs in the league, or will he have trouble adjusting back to his game? Next: Verdict Feb 6, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson autographs a sign for fan Brady Vixayvong outside the U.S. District Courthouse as the NFL Players Association If the deal makes sense, the Atlanta Falcons should pull the trigger.  It may take a couple draft picks which the team can take but if the Vikings ask for too much such as a player like Julio or Desmond Trufant, it’s just too much of a risk. What do you think, should the Atlanta Falcons offer a trade for Adrian Peterson? Comment below. “The number one thing for me is balance. A team that’s able to have run and pass, that’s the hardest to go against. I have always admired teams that have tough, physical styles, something like the zone run game and then also have ways to attack vertically in the passing game. For me, the number one criteria is going to be balance and having different ways to attack,” Quinn  said in his introductory press conference."