Next 3 Years: Shady or ADP?

[BLH]

Pretty easy question here. Who would you take for the next 3 years in a PPR league? LeSean McCoy or Adrian Peterson? Is it close?

[shivs]

The way Peterson has come back from his injury and been so dominant has taught me to never doubt Adrian Peterson.

Dominant RB until 2025.

[RobertBobson]

Exactly that. I Know McCoy is younger and they are both very productive, so I probably SHOULD pick Shady. However, ADP appears to be a different physical beast than the average rb. I suspect he'll have a longer productive shelf life than a typical RB, and therefore I have no problem rolling with him over the next three years. My only regret is not trying to pick him up this off season when people were giving him away. I am glad, however, that I resisted the urge to give him away in the one league that I ownehim him

[jlasaf2007]

Lets say he continues the 20 carries / game average he has this season. He'd be at 1,731 career rushing attempts at the end of this season...and the end of next season, he'd be at 2,051 - good for 34th most rushing attempts of all-time. As you look at the list of guys ahead of them, most of them in recent memory weren't top 5-10 backs the last few years of their career.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/l ... career.htm

I know AP is "different," but Foster is on pace to finish the season with 1,026 carries and people are talking like his wheels will fall off next year. I know, I know...."But...but....but Foster is going to have over 360 carries this season! That's a curse! He'll DIE next year!" Know who else has had a 360 carry season? AP - 4 seasons ago.

AP is having a very impressive season - a career year in YPC at 6.0 (only other season over 5.0 was his rookie year). I love the guy, but I just don't think he's a top 5 guy after next year. I'm not Shady WILL be a top 510 guy longer than AP, but I like his chances.

[Spinkso]

The way Peterson has come back from his injury and been so dominant has taught me to never doubt Adrian Peterson.

Dominant RB until 2025.

Not human, Skynet created him. And we're all screwed.

[holy_stromboli]

I won't bet against AP twice and lose.

[Jimmy Graham Cracker]

Shady - youth, speed, better catching ability, better offense, better QB.

Is he a physical beast. No. But he's a lot younger, with a lot less tread on his tires.

Especially if Chip Kelly comes - this poll will probably make a lot of people look foolish.

[CokeAndBacardi]

Shady - youth, speed, better catching ability, better offense, better QB.

Is he a physical beast. No. But he's a lot younger, with a lot less tread on his tires.

Especially if Chip Kelly comes - this poll will probably make a lot of people look foolish.

Don't you want more tread on your tires?

I'll take Peterson. McCoy is still awesome but didnt run with 10% the determination Peterson ran with this season.

[RobertBobson]

Especially if Chip Kelly comes - this poll will probably make a lot of people look foolish.

McCoy Might end up out rushing AD for the next 3 years, but nothing can occur that will make me feel foolish about picking him.

[melish1631]

If I were a contender, AP would be my player...but if we are going with the question asked, I might go with McCoy