If Peterson passes up his workout bonus, then he's dumber than Albert Breer.Albert Breer @AlbertBreer
Assuming he's not there in spring (re: $250K workout bonus), Vikings don't owe Peterson a dime til Wk 1. Nothing forcing urgency from them.
Interesting that they were going to play him week 2 isn't it? The only reason they didn't is because of the public outcry and ore than that sponsors backing out and more threatening to do the same. Then they placed him on the exempt list but continued to pay him until the NFL said they could not. You think another NFL team would have done different? I think everything done last year was more about posturing than this year. It would not have been possible for him to return to the field last year without sponsors doing the same and people freaking out. The only way they could keep him was for him to not play last year.davearm said:Everything the Vikes did last fall was about trying to keep him off the field. They seemed more than happy to go along with the NFL and its indefinite suspension/exempt list strategy. Frankly I think the Vikes were thrilled and relieved not to have to face a tough decision on what to do with Peterson had he been cleared to play before 2014 was out.All of which leaves me feeling like they don't want him back, and that they decided early on that taking him back wasn't an option, and that what we're hearing from them now is 100% posturing/negotiating to get out with whatever they can muster in a trade.Heatman said:What gives you this idea? Just a hunch? Everything they have done has been about trying to get him to play in MN. The only reason they have been seeking a trade is because that's what he wants. To me it looks like they are bending over backwards to keep him.davearm said:The notion that Peterson has zero leverage depends on two key assumptions:
1) the Vikings would want him back in the first place, and
2) the Vikings are OK paying him what his current contract calls for.
The first seems like the more prominent issue, IMO. I think the Vikings have done well to conceal it, but I don't think they want Peterson in their organization.
If the trade option dries up, I'd bet they release him (despite their indication to the contrary).
$250k for peterson? he made millions sitting out he aint going to come practice with a team he doesnt want to be on for $250kMr. Retukes said:If Peterson passes up his workout bonus, then he's dumber than Albert Breer.Donnybrook said:Albert Breer @AlbertBreer
Assuming he's not there in spring (re: $250K workout bonus), Vikings don't owe Peterson a dime til Wk 1. Nothing forcing urgency from them.
Well, except fielding trade offers while they still exist, the draft, and getting ready for training camp.Donnybrook said:Albert Breer @AlbertBreer
Assuming he's not there in spring (re: $250K workout bonus), Vikings don't owe Peterson a dime til Wk 1. Nothing forcing urgency from them.
Risk injury to make yourself untradeable?$250k for peterson? he made millions sitting out he aint going to come practice with a team he doesnt want to be on for $250kMr. Retukes said:If Peterson passes up his workout bonus, then he's dumber than Albert Breer.Donnybrook said:Albert Breer @AlbertBreer
Assuming he's not there in spring (re: $250K workout bonus), Vikings don't owe Peterson a dime til Wk 1. Nothing forcing urgency from them.
why would the vikings trade him for a late round pick that may not provide anything while showing every other player in the league that if you dont like us we will trade you. no one told peterson to abuse his kid and put his team and the league in a tough situation. he feeling abused a real bad display by who at one point was one of my favorite players. he should be lucky the vikings even want him back.Well, except fielding trade offers while they still exist, the draft, and getting ready for training camp.Donnybrook said:Albert Breer @AlbertBreer
Assuming he's not there in spring (re: $250K workout bonus), Vikings don't owe Peterson a dime til Wk 1. Nothing forcing urgency from them.
I heard the same.rumor is that pats will trade a 2nd and peterson reworks his deal
wait, is this true?He wants out, and wants more guaranteed money...
Dogra is not demanding a trade yet, rather expressing his dissatisfaction with the organization. Peterson's camp believes he deserves "face of the franchise" guaranteed money, along the lines of a premier quarterback, per Rapoport.
Although Peterson has three years and $45 million remaining on his contract, none of it is guaranteed.
would he be willing to backup LaGarette Blount?rumor is that pats will trade a 2nd and peterson reworks his deal
If money wasn't an issue it's a move they would do - they traded a 2nd for a 30 year old Dillon.I heard the same.rumor is that pats will trade a 2nd and peterson reworks his deal![]()
From Kool-Aid Larry.
The Vikes were willing to play Peterson until the crap hit the fan. They flat out misjudged the level of outrage amongst their fanbase and their sponsors.Interesting that they were going to play him week 2 isn't it? The only reason they didn't is because of the public outcry and ore than that sponsors backing out and more threatening to do the same. Then they placed him on the exempt list but continued to pay him until the NFL said they could not. You think another NFL team would have done different? I think everything done last year was more about posturing than this year. It would not have been possible for him to return to the field last year without sponsors doing the same and people freaking out. The only way they could keep him was for him to not play last year.davearm said:Everything the Vikes did last fall was about trying to keep him off the field. They seemed more than happy to go along with the NFL and its indefinite suspension/exempt list strategy. Frankly I think the Vikes were thrilled and relieved not to have to face a tough decision on what to do with Peterson had he been cleared to play before 2014 was out.All of which leaves me feeling like they don't want him back, and that they decided early on that taking him back wasn't an option, and that what we're hearing from them now is 100% posturing/negotiating to get out with whatever they can muster in a trade.Heatman said:What gives you this idea? Just a hunch? Everything they have done has been about trying to get him to play in MN. The only reason they have been seeking a trade is because that's what he wants. To me it looks like they are bending over backwards to keep him.davearm said:The notion that Peterson has zero leverage depends on two key assumptions:
1) the Vikings would want him back in the first place, and
2) the Vikings are OK paying him what his current contract calls for.
The first seems like the more prominent issue, IMO. I think the Vikings have done well to conceal it, but I don't think they want Peterson in their organization.
If the trade option dries up, I'd bet they release him (despite their indication to the contrary).
As far as him being released. I would not count on that. There is no way that happens. He will either be traded for something decent ( Which I don't see a team trading anything for him because of the circumstances, they will use his contract as an excuse even though he said he would restructure.) or he will be a Viking. The Vikings are fully prepared to pay him his contract. If that does not say we want you back I don't know what does.
All this BS about them wanting him gone is just that.
Oh Chip...Peterson situation exhausting but Vikings shouldn't budge.
Chip Scoggins is a Star Tribune sports columnist
Exactly ....
http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/297375691.html
Both sides look like their digging in their heels.
Peterson has already been paid all of his guaranteed money. From here on out, his contract looks like this:wait, is this true?He wants out, and wants more guaranteed money...
Dogra is not demanding a trade yet, rather expressing his dissatisfaction with the organization. Peterson's camp believes he deserves "face of the franchise" guaranteed money, along the lines of a premier quarterback, per Rapoport.
Although Peterson has three years and $45 million remaining on his contract, none of it is guaranteed.
the first comment is someone asking why the team does not just cut himPeterson situation exhausting but Vikings shouldn't budge.
Chip Scoggins is a Star Tribune sports columnist
Exactly ....
http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/297375691.html
With the hardy deal the cowboys are out of cap space. Not gonna happen. Sd or arizona seem likely in a trade based on cap spaceWhat has happened to AD going to the Cowboys buzz? I still think Jerry may make this happen especially with Murray gone, D Mac was not signed to be the man.
if his salary isn't guaranteed and the Vikings don't think he's worth the contract, and no team makes an offer; why would cutting him be dumb?the first comment is someone asking why the team does not just cut himPeterson situation exhausting but Vikings shouldn't budge.
Chip Scoggins is a Star Tribune sports columnist
Exactly ....
http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/297375691.html
ummmm
because that would be dumb
I don't know what the cap situation is in SD or AZ but I think it would actually be worth it for them if they take on the salary and surrender a low/mid pick. Yes they could draft a Gurley or another top flight RB, but Peterson sounds like he can put a team on his back into the playoffs for another 1-2 seasons.With the hardy deal the cowboys are out of cap space. Not gonna happen. Sd or arizona seem likely in a trade based on cap spaceWhat has happened to AD going to the Cowboys buzz? I still think Jerry may make this happen especially with Murray gone, D Mac was not signed to be the man.
because some team will give you something for him. He is an asset, simply dispossing of that asset would be silly.if his salary isn't guaranteed and the Vikings don't think he's worth the contract, and no team makes an offer; why would cutting him be dumb?the first comment is someone asking why the team does not just cut himPeterson situation exhausting but Vikings shouldn't budge.
Chip Scoggins is a Star Tribune sports columnist
Exactly ....
http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/297375691.html
ummmm
because that would be dumb
Would be exciting to see AD/Lynch or AD/Charles twice a year.I don't know what the cap situation is in SD or AZ but I think it would actually be worth it for them if they take on the salary and surrender a low/mid pick. Yes they could draft a Gurley or another top flight RB, but Peterson sounds like he can put a team on his back into the playoffs for another 1-2 seasons.With the hardy deal the cowboys are out of cap space. Not gonna happen. Sd or arizona seem likely in a trade based on cap spaceWhat has happened to AD going to the Cowboys buzz? I still think Jerry may make this happen especially with Murray gone, D Mac was not signed to be the man.
based on what? I am sure he thinks he'll grind out 1800 yards at 40. Maybe he will, or maybe we have seen the last of Peterson carrying a team. How much do you gamble on it?I don't know what the cap situation is in SD or AZ but I think it would actually be worth it for them if they take on the salary and surrender a low/mid pick. Yes they could draft a Gurley or another top flight RB, but Peterson sounds like he can put a team on his back into the playoffs for another 1-2 seasons.With the hardy deal the cowboys are out of cap space. Not gonna happen. Sd or arizona seem likely in a trade based on cap spaceWhat has happened to AD going to the Cowboys buzz? I still think Jerry may make this happen especially with Murray gone, D Mac was not signed to be the man.
accepting your presumption, I'd agree. But that's the key - at what point if nobody is biting, do you cut bait? I don't think he gets to week 1 as a Viking.because some team will give you something for him. He is an asset, simply dispossing of that asset would be silly.if his salary isn't guaranteed and the Vikings don't think he's worth the contract, and no team makes an offer; why would cutting him be dumb?the first comment is someone asking why the team does not just cut himPeterson situation exhausting but Vikings shouldn't budge.
Chip Scoggins is a Star Tribune sports columnist
Exactly ....
http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/297375691.html
ummmm
because that would be dumb
plus as many have pointed out, they have the cap space to pay him, since all we an do is guess at his value going forward, and given his past performance, simply letting that walk out the door is ridiculous,
Peterson would love it, but there's no way it happens (barring more charges/video/something of that nature)
The cap money carries over and his salary is $13M that could be used to sign DT or Dez next year.plus as many have pointed out, they have the cap space to pay him, since all we an do is guess at his value going forward, and given his past performance, simply letting that walk out the door is ridiculous,
Minnesota will have to pay a premium to keep Peterson, because he'll be more willing to reduce his salary to play for another team.if his salary isn't guaranteed and the Vikings don't think he's worth the contract, and no team makes an offer; why would cutting him be dumb?the first comment is someone asking why the team does not just cut himummmmPeterson situation exhausting but Vikings shouldn't budge.
Chip Scoggins is a Star Tribune sports columnist
Exactly ....
http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/297375691.html
because that would be dumb
It's not paying a premium, it's honoring the contract they inked him to.Minnesota will have to pay a premium to keep Peterson, because he'll be more willing to reduce his salary to play for another team.if his salary isn't guaranteed and the Vikings don't think he's worth the contract, and no team makes an offer; why would cutting him be dumb?the first comment is someone asking why the team does not just cut himummmmPeterson situation exhausting but Vikings shouldn't budge.
Chip Scoggins is a Star Tribune sports columnist
Exactly ....http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/297375691.html
because that would be dumb
Peterson is calling Minnesota's bluff just as much as Minnesota is calling Peterson's bluff.
There was a Rants Sports article that falls in the wild ### speculation and wish list category. I don't see any way Peterson even talks to the Pats unless he is willing to pay for dirt cheap. NE only has $7 million in cap space left and still has guys from last year unsigned and rookies to draft. (Granted they have 2-3 contracts they can restructure, but the point remains they don't have much cap space.)rumor is that pats will trade a 2nd and peterson reworks his deal
Presuming what has been said in this thread is true; the Vikings don't have to pay the "premium", they could release him at the end of camp before week 1 and his salary is due. I'm either missing something here or we disagree on whether they would do that, after waiting until the last moment before having to pay his salary.Minnesota will have to pay a premium to keep Peterson, because he'll be more willing to reduce his salary to play for another team.if his salary isn't guaranteed and the Vikings don't think he's worth the contract, and no team makes an offer; why would cutting him be dumb?the first comment is someone asking why the team does not just cut himummmmPeterson situation exhausting but Vikings shouldn't budge.
Chip Scoggins is a Star Tribune sports columnist
Exactly ....
http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/297375691.html
because that would be dumb
Peterson is calling Minnesota's bluff just as much as Minnesota is calling Peterson's bluff.
I don't know what's worse, your obsession with trolling this topic or your incompetence in being funny doing so.Adrian really getting spanked by the local media. I wonder if he's going to switch agents.
Of course the Vikings could cut him before Week 1. But then he could become a free agent and sign with another team for less money and the Vikings would get nothing in return. That's what I mean by paying a premium to keep him. $13M might be higher than market value, but it might be worth it to Minnesota to avoid losing him for nothing.Presuming what has been said in this thread is true; the Vikings don't have to pay the "premium", they could release him at the end of camp before week 1 and his salary is due. I'm either missing something here or we disagree on whether they would do that, after waiting until the last moment before having to pay his salary.
I don't think the Vikings would do so, because no team wants to look so vindictive to future free agents, but if they did it wouldn't be so easy for Peterson to just sign with another team. By then rosters are full, many teams will be up against the cap, and the team has just spent the entire offseason learning the playbook and installing personnel into those plays in practice and game situations.Of course the Vikings could cut him before Week 1. But then he could become a free agent and sign with another team for less money and the Vikings would get nothing in return. That's what I mean by paying a premium to keep him. $13M might be higher than market value, but it might be worth it to Minnesota to avoid losing him for nothing.Presuming what has been said in this thread is true; the Vikings don't have to pay the "premium", they could release him at the end of camp before week 1 and his salary is due. I'm either missing something here or we disagree on whether they would do that, after waiting until the last moment before having to pay his salary.
It would be easy for future free agents to understand. Presumably they're shopping him now, couldn't work a deal, he's acting like an ###...I don't think the Vikings would do so, because no team wants to look so vindictive to future free agents, but if they did it wouldn't be so easy for Peterson to just sign with another team. By then rosters are full, many teams will be up against the cap, and the team has just spent the entire offseason learning the playbook and installing personnel into those plays in practice and game situations.Of course the Vikings could cut him before Week 1. But then he could become a free agent and sign with another team for less money and the Vikings would get nothing in return. That's what I mean by paying a premium to keep him. $13M might be higher than market value, but it might be worth it to Minnesota to avoid losing him for nothing.Presuming what has been said in this thread is true; the Vikings don't have to pay the "premium", they could release him at the end of camp before week 1 and his salary is due. I'm either missing something here or we disagree on whether they would do that, after waiting until the last moment before having to pay his salary.
Obviously some one would pick him up, but his value to that team would be down and he may not have his choice of teams.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Adrian Peterson's player rep met with the Vikings on Monday, but that there was "no resolution."
The sides are mired in stalemate. Peterson is desperate to get out, while the Vikes at least want to maintain the appearance they want him back. Perhaps it's to up their leverage in potential trade talks, though the rhetoric has been so fierce that it appears Minny genuinely wants to keep its franchise runner. The conventional wisdom is that Peterson has no leverage, but players of his ilk have a good chance at getting their way if they really dig in.
Source: Around The NFL on Twitter
Mar 24 - 7:50 PM
Favre got his way and the Packers only got a conditional 4th round pick from the Jets.I think about this situation in terms of how Ted Thompson handled the Favre situation. He just held his ground, let the storm wash over the organization, ate a sandwich, evaluated players, took a nap, and steered the ship according to what he knew needed to be done. No media leaks. No off color comments. Just acted like a pro the entire time. Favre on the other hand was doing interviews with anyone and everyone to get his way. Acting like a petulant little brat who didn't get his way. Just like Peterson is now. Thompson wrote the book on how to handle players like this. It's the Minnesota Vikings, not the Minnesota Adrian Petersons.
They are either get another team to offer up a significant pick (none have) or they keep him and require him to fulfill his contract. If he comes back, he will be welcomed back. If he holds out, he will be fined the maximum amount and have his pay docked according to the rules. The Vikings aren't trying to win this one in the media or anything like that. They are scouting players, evaulating their roster, and preparing for the draft. They are acting like professionals.
In most arguments you can see who is in control by watching who is calm. Mike Zimmer is calm. The Vikings have a plan and they are going to follow that plan. As they should. The way they are handling this actually makes me wonder if they haven't turned a significant corner as an organization. They might just have the right team now to move into the playoffs with or without Adrian. Kudos to them (and I'm a Packers fan).
Has any Vikings official actually said "we need to have X draft pick compensation for Adrian Peterson." Is he even officially on the trade block or is it all speculation. Has anything at all in terms of trade news come directly from Zimmer or Spielman?
No he didn't. He wanted to come back to Green Bay. But they committed to Rodgers.Favre got his way and the Packers only got a conditional 4th round pick from the Jets.I think about this situation in terms of how Ted Thompson handled the Favre situation. He just held his ground, let the storm wash over the organization, ate a sandwich, evaluated players, took a nap, and steered the ship according to what he knew needed to be done. No media leaks. No off color comments. Just acted like a pro the entire time. Favre on the other hand was doing interviews with anyone and everyone to get his way. Acting like a petulant little brat who didn't get his way. Just like Peterson is now. Thompson wrote the book on how to handle players like this. It's the Minnesota Vikings, not the Minnesota Adrian Petersons.
They are either get another team to offer up a significant pick (none have) or they keep him and require him to fulfill his contract. If he comes back, he will be welcomed back. If he holds out, he will be fined the maximum amount and have his pay docked according to the rules. The Vikings aren't trying to win this one in the media or anything like that. They are scouting players, evaulating their roster, and preparing for the draft. They are acting like professionals.
In most arguments you can see who is in control by watching who is calm. Mike Zimmer is calm. The Vikings have a plan and they are going to follow that plan. As they should. The way they are handling this actually makes me wonder if they haven't turned a significant corner as an organization. They might just have the right team now to move into the playoffs with or without Adrian. Kudos to them (and I'm a Packers fan).
Has any Vikings official actually said "we need to have X draft pick compensation for Adrian Peterson." Is he even officially on the trade block or is it all speculation. Has anything at all in terms of trade news come directly from Zimmer or Spielman?
Seems the ideal time to trade him could be on draft day.I think the media is trying to drum up stories. They have nothing to go with right now. It's a dead period so they need to write about something. The Vikes have no motivation to move right now, but Adrian does. Once the draft happens, most teams are pretty well set personnel-wise and the chances of him getting traded decrease.