Adrian Peterson chimes in on Trent Williams’ holdout: ‘It’s been a struggle’

Adrian Peterson applied a bit of leverage against the Washington Redskins with comments made about holdout left tackle Trent Williams.

Speaking with ESPN’s Josina Anderson, Peterson made it clear that the offense is having issues compensating for the loss, noting “it’s been a struggle.”

Adrian Peterson to me on Trent Williams' ongoing absence: "Since Day 1 of camp you notice his absence is impacting us tremendously. You go from not having to worry about the blind-side at all, to having to chip on that side, add a TE there which changes what you do [Cont.]"

— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) August 13, 2019

[Peterson on Trent Cont.] I think it it's making Dwayne Haskins have to think more, not process things as calmly. Matter of fact, I think it's impacting all of our QBs. Guys r coming off the edge in prax right there on the QB & the RB. It's been a struggle." [Cont]

— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) August 13, 2019

Williams is said to be determined to never again play for Washington. He is reportedly very upset about the way the team’s training staff treated a medical scare with his scalp that required multiple offseason surgeries. A former teammate, Su’a Cravens, has since come to Williams’ defense and accused Washington of mishandling injuries and then lying about them to the media.

When asked if he thought Williams’ mind could be changed on this, Peterson said no, but then said he wouldn’t be surprised if Williams never comes back, or if he does.

When I asked Adrian Peterson if Trent Williams' mind can be changed once it's made up about his future with the #Skins, he said, "no." Adding, "He's the best & most athletic LT in the game, and I wouldn't be surprised if he comes back, & I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't."

— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) August 13, 2019

The bottom line here is that Williams is a seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle who really is among the best the NFL has to offer. Washington is having a heck of a time replacing him, and honestly, nobody can.

So, reading between the lines, it sure sounds like Peterson wants Washington to do whatever it takes to get Williams back in the fold.