during the season You... Jonathan Allen Jersey , and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn’t much NFL news being published. Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below.Jay Gruden said that the Redskins signed Peterson because of the workout he did when he came to Redskins Park following the Derrius Guice injury. As I sat down to type this article, I went back and re-read the transcript from Gruden’s press conferences immediately after the Peterson signing.There’s a lot that I had forgotten.The Redskins went out of their way to stress that Peterson had no guaranteed money and that he wasn’t guaranteed a roster spot.A reporter asked if AD’s chances of making the roster were more dependent on injuries or performance.Gruden’s answer: “A little bit of both probably. We’ll weigh everything out and his performance will also have a lot to do with it. What he does, not only Friday, but during the weeks of practice leading up to the games.”The point here is that, even on the day that Peterson was introduced to the press, no one was actually sure if he would have enough left to make the roster.It wasn’t clear whether Peterson would be the starter or take a backup role behind either Rob Kelley or Samaje Perine.There were concerns about his age, his injury history, and his inconsistent production in 2017.There were concerns about Peterson’s running style (everyone knows he is a power-I back who simply can’t run out of the shotgun, and that he runs best behind a fullback).There were concerns about his workload, and whether he would wear down if he was given more than just a handful of carries per game.A lot of reporters and analysts could barely suppress the snickers of derision at the thought that the Redskins had done it again — Snyder had gone out and signed an over-the-hill veteran with a marquee name on the back of his jersey.All in all, there was a lot of healthy skepticism prior to the third preseason game when AD donned the burgundy and gold for the first time.Even after his 11 carries in that game, the sense of optimism about Peterson was guarded.But after three games, Adrian Peterson is 5th in the NFL in yards per game.He has punched in 3 touchdowns.He has contributed in the passing game.He has run with power, shiftiness and explosive burst through the hole.He has looked increasingly comfortable with his role on the team and in Jay Gruden’s offense htt... , and Jay has clearly adapted the offensive attack to suit Adrian.With 236 rushing yards, 100 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns after three games, this is the pace that AD is setting if you do the math for a 16-game season:299 carries1,258 rushing yards26 receptions533 receiving yards16 TDsI’d be shocked if he actually hit all those numbers, but none of them is impossible, with the rushing yardage total being the most likely to be achieved.So here’s my question.If 2018 continues to go well for Peterson, then what?If he puts up 900 to 1,000 yards (or more) and scores more than a half dozen touchdowns while staying healthy and not wearing down late in the season...If the Redskins put up a winning record, and — especially if the Redskins get to the playoffs and AD plays well...then what?Should Adrian Peterson play for the Redskins again next year?If he does, how much should the team pay him?He’s playing for vet minimum at the moment, and he’ll be a year older.Should he play for the minimum and just be happy that the Redskins gave him an opportunity when no one else wanted him (a la Junior Galette)?Or should he be able to parlay his production into a more lucrative contract, as Vernon Davis did with the Redskins?With Derrius Guice due back next off-season, what role should AD have on the team if he is resigned?Should the starting job belong to Peterson?Should it belong to Guice?Should Gruden hold an open competition?Would a Peterson/Guice combination be good or bad for the Redskins?A wolf pack can only have one leader.Would Guice’s development as a runner and as a locker room leader be stunted by having the future Hall of Famer in the same room with him from week to week, or would it be an invaluable opportunity for the young man to learn from a man who came back from his own ACL injury and led the league in rushing the following year?Could Peterson handle being a backup?He didn’t seem to accept it well in New Orleans.Guice is clearly the Redskins future at the running back position [url=http://www.authenticswashingtonredskins.com/cheap-paul-richardson-jersey]Wh... Paul Richardson Jersey , but would the team owe some loyalty to Peterson if, after coming in as a bit of an aging dark horse, he helped the team to a division championship and a spot in the playoffs?Would Peterson owe any loyalty to Gruden and the Skins for taking a chance on him when no other team was interested?In short, should Adrian Peterson, Redskins starting running back, future hall of famer, Trent Williams’ business partner, and 34-year-old running back be re-signed to play with the Redskins in 2019? If so, would you try to extend him during the season while he may still be willing to sign a team-friendly deal, or is it better to wait until the normal free agent frenzy period next March to try to get him back?Or — would it be better just to let him walk, hope he signs a studly contract with another team and earn a compensatory pick for letting him walk after just one season of bailing the team out of a deep hole.Would any other team even want him?Daily Slop: Chris Thompson has high hopes for season; Special teams will be critical in determining roster battles 100 Yards: Montae NicholsonRedskins safety Montae Nicholson joins Redskins.com's Perry Mattern for a 100-yard strollWorking his way back from injury, Thompson has high hopes for season | WTOPThe Redskins running back was having his best season when it ended in Week 11 due to a leg fracture. With training camp in full swing, he’s eager to work with a new quarterback and thinks “we’re capable of being the best.”The Redskins’ trash-talking defensive backs have their hands full with Alex Smith - The Washington PostThe quarterback's accuracy and judgement have been difficult to counter.Practice Notes: 2018 #SkinsCamp, Day 7Redskins.com's Jake Kring-Schreifels and Grant Cohen break down the key plays and highlights from Day 7 of the Washington Redskins' 2018 training camp in Richmond [url=http://www.authenticswashingtonredskins.com/cheap-zach-brown-jersey]http://... , Va.Maurice Harris and Fabian Moreau continue to show out at Redskins camp | NBC Sports WashingtonIn their newest Postcard from Camp, JP Finlay and Rich Tandler take a look at two non-starters who are coming on at Redskins training camp.Redskins training camp practice report, Day 7 | NBC Sports WashingtonFollow along as we track the happenings at Redskins Practice in Richmond.Terrelle Pryor says any cheap shots from Redskins will be 'handled accordingly' | NBC Sports WashingtonZach Brown made clear the Redskins defense looks forward to the opportunity to hit Terrelle Pryor in joint practices with the Jets, but Pryor seems prepared to hold his own.Camp Battles: Zach Brown and Mason Foster are locks, but questions after that | NBC Sports WashingtonThe Redskins are set at starting inside linebacker, but what do they have behind that? JP Finlay evaluates the position here in the Camp Battles series.Brian Mitchell reveals that Josh Doctson had his heel drained during training camp | NBC Sports WashingtonIt's been a tough few days for Josh Doctson. First he hurt his shoulder in practice, but those results came back clear. Brian Mitchell now reports the WR also had his heel drained.Need to Know: Special teams will be critical in determining roster battles | NBC Sports WashingtonNeed to Know: Making great catches in practice will help a wide receiver make the 53-man roster, but doing the dirty work on special teams will help even more.After a quiet week, Redskins WR Paul Richardson makes a highlight play | NBC Sports WashingtonRedskins WR Paul Richardson was brought in to make big plays. We had not seen much of that ability until practice on Wednesday.Redskins observations: For fantasy owners, delight and frustration lies ahead with Washington stars | Sports | richmond.comWhich Redskins players are the most tantalizing for fantasy football owners?Redskins observations: Depth chart thoughts at the camp's midway point | Sports | richmond.comSaturday's Fan Appreciation Day workout marks the halfway point of training camp's 15 practices. Let's take a quick look at how things are shaking out at each position:Redskins show off deep passing game between Alex Smith and Paul Richardson - The Washington PostPlus, more observations from Wednesday's training camp practice.Redskins RB Chris Thompson getting his ‘groove’ back as he nears full health - The Washington PostWashington needs the versatile, pass-catching back to round back into form for the offense to reach its potential in 2018.