NFL Notes: Victor Cruz, Giants, Patriots, Saints, Adrian Peterson

Victor Cruz

• Free agent WR Victor Cruz tells Zach Braziller that he has no plans to retire while adding he still thinks he can play in the NFL.
• We have him featured in our Top 50 Available Free Agents list.

Giants

• According to Dan Duggan of NJ.com, the Giants have closed the door on signing free agent DL Jared Odrick after they drafted DT Dalvin Tomlinson and DE Avery Moss last week.

Patriots

Ben Volin has the guaranteed money the Patriots have paid out for priority undrafted free agents this year.

1. Harvey Langi/LB/BYU: $115k
2. D.J. Killings/CB/Central Florida: $31k
3. Cody Hollister/WR/Arkansas: $20k
4. Corey Vereen/DL/Tennessee: $12.5k
5. David Jones/FS/Richmond: $7.5k
6. Jason Thompson/FS/Utah: $3.5k
7. Josh Augusta/DT/Missouri: $2.5k

Saints

• New Saints RB Adrian Peterson told reporters on Tuesday that he believes he has “a lot of years left.”
• Peterson said of playing with QB Drew Brees: “Envisioning myself in the backfield with Drew Brees it was like ‘Wow, what will the opposing team do?“
• Peterson mentioned that he understands that the Saints get multiple running backs involved: “I knew what I was getting myself into’ in Saints backfield that the spreads ball around to multiple backs. Comfortable with it.” (Mike Triplett)
• In regards to playing with Mark Ingram, Peterson said: “I’m gonna put my arm around that young guy, teach him…and were gonna do this thing together.” (Mike Triplett)
• According to Peterson, there were two other teams interested in bringing him in for a visit after the draft, but he was sold on the opportunity with the Saints. (Mike Triplett)