While Oklahoma star tailback Adrian Peterson has yet to declare for the NFL Draft, a decision to do so would bring about significant changes in his life. Having the right team of advisers around him will be crucial to easing the transition.
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Here's a look at some of the positions Peterson might have on his team should he turn pro:
AGENT•Job description: Negotiate contract. Secure endorsements. Provide guidance navigating the NFL.
•Role on Team Adrian: Would have a significant responsibility handling a contract that will be worth tens of millions of dollars. Endorsement deals could be every bit as lucrative. Client will be among the most high-profile youngsters in the NFL.
•Need on Team Adrian?: First-round pick
FINANCIAL PLANNER•Job description: Manage finances. Monitor spending. Consult on long-term investments
•Role on Team Adrian: Would handle a substantial portfolio from Day One. Balancing the current needs of Peterson, who has a daughter and a sizable number of immediate family members, with his long-term investments will be crucial.
•Need on Team Adrian?: First-round pick
BUSINESS MANAGER•Job description: Map strategy for playing career and beyond.
•Role on Team Adrian: Would work to transform Peterson from a player into a personality. Strategy would not only increase exposure during his playing career but also set him up for the stage of his life that follows.
•Need on Team Adrian?: Second- or third-round pick
PERSONAL ASSISTANT•Job description: Run errands. Oversee scheduling. Be a liaison. Provide companionship.
•Role on Team Adrian: Would be a constant helping hand, making sure that no small detail was forgotten. Weed out the small stuff and take only the big issues to Peterson. Provide a buffer to the insanity.
•Need on Team Adrian?: Fourth- or fifth-round pick
PUBLICIST•Job description: Mold image. Provide media training. Act as spokesperson when necessary.
•Role on Team Adrian: Would help to further enhance communication skills. Peterson has improved leaps and bounds since arriving at OU, but with his skills, his looks and his story, he has a chance to be a real media darling.
•Need on Team Adrian?: Fifth- or sixth-round pick
TRAINER•Job description: Oversee weight training and conditioning. Create personal training regimen.
•Role on Team Adrian: Would add to what the team's trainers are already advising. Would give Peterson personal attention, addressing his specific needs and issues, fine tuning someone who is already quite a machine.
•Need on Team Adrian?: Seventh-round pick
By Jenni Carlson
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