Vikings Sign RB Adrian Peterson

Vikings Sign RB Adrian Peterson
The Minnesota Vikings have signed 1st-round pick, RB Adrian Peterson to a five-year contract with a maximum value of $40.5 million and including $17 million in guarantees. Peterson was considered by many as the best player in the draft besides WR Calvin Johnson. Peterson will split carries with Chester Taylor to start the season, but we all know that Peterson is the guy for the future of the Vikings. He has all the tools to be a great back in the NFL for years to come. Draft him in the first two picks of a dynasty league and draft him as a RB3 in redraft leagues for '07.

More Player News
New York Jets QB Chad Pennington is feeling good this summer, completely healthy a year after entering camp in a four-man competition because of the uncertainty surrounding his arm. Pennington is not a big time fantasy player but can be a decent backup and get you some points when your starter is on a bye.

Bengals WR Bennie Brazell has been very impressive in training camp, catching everything thrown to him. Brazell has shown clear cut speed, which could make him a downfield threat to take over for the suspended Chris Henry. Brazell is a guy to keep an eye on because the #3 WR in Cincy will hold some value because the Bengals put points on the board. Consider Brazell a sleeper right now.

Steelers RB Kevan Barlow's role has been so light these last couple days, that it makes you wonder if he will be one of the first players cut. Barlow is down the depth chart and should not be on your cheat sheet at this point.

Coming back from knee surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Giants WR Amani Toomer looked great the first day of training camp, when he easily passed the conditioning running test. Toomer should be good to go for week 1 and is considered a sleeper WR draft pick. At best he could be a WR3 this season on my squad.

Tennessee RB LenDale White said he weighs 240 pounds, a few pounds heavier than what he should carry this fall. He's hit the hole well and looks more confident. White has lost some weight for the first time in awhile. The Titans RB situation is still very sticky with Chris Henry and Chris Brown fighting for playing time along with White. This battle will probably continue into the season, so don't draft any of these guys with confidence.

Tight End Rankings

Top 5
1. Antonio Gates
2. Jeremy Shockey
3. Tony Gonzalez
4. Todd Heap
5. Kellen Winslow Jr.