AP's tragic situation (1 Viewer)

[meyerj31]

I would be shocked if he didn't miss this week.

He's always been very involved in family/religion.

He could miss two weeks, even. Find an alternative to start if you have him.

Prayers with the family!

 

[The Duff Man]

To sum up this thread for people just joining:

Apparently it's Peterson's fault his child was with his mother.

People are wondering whether Peterson will play five minutes after we here the first vague details.

People are mad with some who are curious about fantasy football on a fantasy football message board.

This thread man...this thread.

No one stated the first point. Someone made some assumptions and said the situation could have been avoidable if the son had had better care from APs money. Quite different from saying it is APs fault.

Then others made assumptions that must mean AP should have taken custody of his son (versus say...them all living together, or AP putting the mom up somewhere safe)

Maybe now someone can make an assumption about this post and we can keep the chain moving!

 

[mbuehner]

You shouldn't make jokes about a situation like this nor should you worry about fantasy implications under these circumstances.

Priorities, folks.

So, what should AP owners do, then? What should their priorities be, in your view?

Get on with your life?

I'm not an AP owner so I have no stake in this bickering, but I'm genuinely curious at statements like "Priorities, folks". I have to wonder what people expect AP owners to do. How long does it take to say a prayer? What do you do after that - if you're even the praying type? When someone says "you should get your priorities straight" it implies that something is important enough to be a priority... so what should an AP's owner's priorities be, exactly?

Beyond just "get on with your life", which isn't really helpful in this context.

It ought to be very helpful. Is whether to start AP something you have to decide right this minute and need this thread to help with? Or just possibly could you go do something else, see how this shakes out, and deal with it at a slightly more sensitive time and place? I assume AP owners have SOMETHING else in their lives to occupy their attention.

 

[socrates]

Tragic news. My heart and prayers go out to those who are dealing with this tragedy today, and specifically to this toddler who reportedly lies in a hospital in critical condition.

Undoubtedly, this is bigger than fantasy football. It is bigger than the Vikings versus the Panthers.

That being said, this is a fantasy football forum, and I have no problem with a discussion of the potential fantasy implications involved.

 

[Spin]

I keep clicking this thread thinking there will be updates about the story with more details. Then I wonder why I clicked because there's no updates, just people arguing about stupid drivel. Then I see the stupid blue star on the post again... wonder if there's updates to the story... stupid cycle...

 

[GroveDiesel]

I keep clicking this thread thinking there will be updates about the story with more details. Then I wonder why I clicked because there's no updates, just people arguing about stupid drivel. Then I see the stupid blue star on the post again... wonder if there's updates to the story... stupid cycle...

The only other additional info I saw was that the child involved is reportedly not Adrian Peterson Jr. who is the one frequently spotted with Peterson, but rather a different child he had with another woman. Not that it really changes a whole lot.

 

[tsarc888]

Really sad situation, hope the boy comes out OK. AP already runs angry, prob set a new record this weekend.

 

[pantherclub]

I keep clicking this thread thinking there will be updates about the story with more details. Then I wonder why I clicked because there's no updates, just people arguing about stupid drivel. Then I see the stupid blue star on the post again... wonder if there's updates to the story... stupid cycle...

he is at practice today and plans on playing. His statement will come at the end of practice

 

[danielmclark]

You shouldn't make jokes about a situation like this nor should you worry about fantasy implications under these circumstances.

Priorities, folks.

So, what should AP owners do, then? What should their priorities be, in your view?

Get on with your life?

I'm not an AP owner so I have no stake in this bickering, but I'm genuinely curious at statements like "Priorities, folks". I have to wonder what people expect AP owners to do. How long does it take to say a prayer? What do you do after that - if you're even the praying type? When someone says "you should get your priorities straight" it implies that something is important enough to be a priority... so what should an AP's owner's priorities be, exactly?

Beyond just "get on with your life", which isn't really helpful in this context.

It ought to be very helpful. Is whether to start AP something you have to decide right this minute and need this thread to help with? Or just possibly could you go do something else, see how this shakes out, and deal with it at a slightly more sensitive time and place? I assume AP owners have SOMETHING else in their lives to occupy their attention.

I think you're seriously overestimating the amount of time people are putting into this. How much effort do you really think it takes to type two sentences about the situation? You think people are spending every minute this morning trying to do something about this? More likely, everyone else is doing exactly what you and I are doing - they've got other browser windows open, they've maybe got a spreadsheet open or they're watching a TV show. Maybe they're working. And they check the forums here periodically. And they see the headline, and they ask a question. Then they go back to whatever else they've got going on.

You think everyone needs to "get on with their lives" - but I submit that nobody here is that heavily invested in this. It's just talking, man. It's not taking up precious time or taking anyone away from more important things, I guarantee it.

 

[apalmer]

Just horrible. Sad this kid wasn't living with his father. This could have been easily avoided.

How could this have been easily avoided, you do not even know the facts or what happened.

Maybe I don't but I thought that the kid was beaten by the boyfriend of AP's baby momma in some apartment? Is that not correct? I'm pretty sure this situation goes down different had he been living with his dad in one of his mansions.

So having kids live with the mother is bad when the parents are separated?

Many times in the NFL, if the woman is the "baby momma" she is a hanger on who the athlete banged without protection and then pays off. If this is the case here then yes, the situation could have been easily avoided.

Maybe people shouldnt jump to that assumption though, maybe this was a long term relationship that resulted in pregnancy and it didnt work out, leaving AP no reason to think the upstanding mother would be hanging around low lifes who would do this?

Even if it wasn't a long-term relationship, there may be no reason to jump to the conclusion that a child would be better off with dad just because he's a rich athlete. I happen to know young woman who is the mother of an NFL player's daughter (and, yes, he is as elite at his position as Peterson is at his). the pregnancy didn't come from a one-night stand, but it was a short-term relationship between two young people that didn't work out. She's not only a wonderful mother, her husband (who was a live-in boyfriend for several years before their wedding) is a wonderful stepfather. There's no doubt in my mind that the child is in at least as good a situation, and probably better, than if she were with her father. Presuming that every "baby momma" is a piece of trash and must hang out with losers and lowlifes is ridiculous.

 

[Khy]

Just horrible. Sad this kid wasn't living with his father. This could have been easily avoided.

How could this have been easily avoided, you do not even know the facts or what happened.

Maybe I don't but I thought that the kid was beaten by the boyfriend of AP's baby momma in some apartment? Is that not correct? I'm pretty sure this situation goes down different had he been living with his dad in one of his mansions.

So having kids live with the mother is bad when the parents are separated?

Many times in the NFL, if the woman is the "baby momma" she is a hanger on who the athlete banged without protection and then pays off. If this is the case here then yes, the situation could have been easily avoided.

Maybe people shouldnt jump to that assumption though, maybe this was a long term relationship that resulted in pregnancy and it didnt work out, leaving AP no reason to think the upstanding mother would be hanging around low lifes who would do this?

Even if it wasn't a long-term relationship, there may be no reason to jump to the conclusion that a child would be better off with dad just because he's a rich athlete. I happen to know young woman who is the mother of an NFL player's daughter (and, yes, he is as elite at his position as Peterson is at his). the pregnancy didn't come from a one-night stand, but it was a short-term relationship between two young people that didn't work out. She's not only a wonderful mother, her husband (who was a live-in boyfriend for several years before their wedding) is a wonderful stepfather. There's no doubt in my mind that the child is in at least as good a situation, and probably better, than if she were with her father. Presuming that every "baby momma" is a piece of trash and must hang out with losers and lowlifes is ridiculous.

Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders or Jesus?

 

[Bob Barker]

I would be shocked if he didn't miss this week.

He's always been very involved in family/religion.

He could miss two weeks, even. Find an alternative to start if you have him.

Prayers with the family!

Hes back practicing today, I highly doubt he would go back to Minny to practice if he didnt plan on playing

 

[meyerj31]

I would be shocked if he didn't miss this week.

He's always been very involved in family/religion.

He could miss two weeks, even. Find an alternative to start if you have him.

Prayers with the family!

Hes back practicing today, I highly doubt he would go back to Minny to practice if he didnt plan on playing

That's ridiculous. If my son were in critical condition in a hospital i wouldn't be going to work the next day.

The reports were pretty clear that the kid was unresponsive when EMT arrived. That means he's pretty messed up.

I thought AP had priorities.

 

[apalmer]

Just horrible. Sad this kid wasn't living with his father. This could have been easily avoided.

How could this have been easily avoided, you do not even know the facts or what happened.

Maybe I don't but I thought that the kid was beaten by the boyfriend of AP's baby momma in some apartment? Is that not correct? I'm pretty sure this situation goes down different had he been living with his dad in one of his mansions.

So having kids live with the mother is bad when the parents are separated?

Many times in the NFL, if the woman is the "baby momma" she is a hanger on who the athlete banged without protection and then pays off. If this is the case here then yes, the situation could have been easily avoided.

Maybe people shouldnt jump to that assumption though, maybe this was a long term relationship that resulted in pregnancy and it didnt work out, leaving AP no reason to think the upstanding mother would be hanging around low lifes who would do this?

Even if it wasn't a long-term relationship, there may be no reason to jump to the conclusion that a child would be better off with dad just because he's a rich athlete. I happen to know young woman who is the mother of an NFL player's daughter (and, yes, he is as elite at his position as Peterson is at his). the pregnancy didn't come from a one-night stand, but it was a short-term relationship between two young people that didn't work out. She's not only a wonderful mother, her husband (who was a live-in boyfriend for several years before their wedding) is a wonderful stepfather. There's no doubt in my mind that the child is in at least as good a situation, and probably better, than if she were with her father. Presuming that every "baby momma" is a piece of trash and must hang out with losers and lowlifes is ridiculous.

Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders or Jesus?

Close, but no. However if you want to pick the top 22current starters (1 at each position), I guarantee you'll name him if it's that important to you.

 

[ThePittbully]

ITT White Knights on their high horses

 

[MoveToSkypager]

Best wishes to the child.

This POS that attacked a 2 year old better hope that it doesn't die. I don't think there is a place in the country where someone wouldn't mind taking a shot at him.

 

[Hybrid]

Just horrible. Sad this kid wasn't living with his father. This could have been easily avoided.

How could this have been easily avoided, you do not even know the facts or what happened.

Maybe I don't but I thought that the kid was beaten by the boyfriend of AP's baby momma in some apartment? Is that not correct? I'm pretty sure this situation goes down different had he been living with his dad in one of his mansions.

So having kids live with the mother is bad when the parents are separated?

Many times in the NFL, if the woman is the "baby momma" she is a hanger on who the athlete banged without protection and then pays off. If this is the case here then yes, the situation could have been easily avoided.

Maybe people shouldnt jump to that assumption though, maybe this was a long term relationship that resulted in pregnancy and it didnt work out, leaving AP no reason to think the upstanding mother would be hanging around low lifes who would do this?

Even if it wasn't a long-term relationship, there may be no reason to jump to the conclusion that a child would be better off with dad just because he's a rich athlete. I happen to know young woman who is the mother of an NFL player's daughter (and, yes, he is as elite at his position as Peterson is at his). the pregnancy didn't come from a one-night stand, but it was a short-term relationship between two young people that didn't work out. She's not only a wonderful mother, her husband (who was a live-in boyfriend for several years before their wedding) is a wonderful stepfather. There's no doubt in my mind that the child is in at least as good a situation, and probably better, than if she were with her father. Presuming that every "baby momma" is a piece of trash and must hang out with losers and lowlifes is ridiculous.

Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders or Jesus?

Close, but no. However if you want to pick the top 22current starters (1 at each position), I guarantee you'll name him if it's that important to you.

Let's see, as elite at his position as AD. Best starter at his position. Close to greats such as Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders, or Jesus. Calvin Johnson.

 

[MoveToSkypager]

Just horrible. Sad this kid wasn't living with his father. This could have been easily avoided.

How could this have been easily avoided, you do not even know the facts or what happened.

Maybe I don't but I thought that the kid was beaten by the boyfriend of AP's baby momma in some apartment? Is that not correct? I'm pretty sure this situation goes down different had he been living with his dad in one of his mansions.

So having kids live with the mother is bad when the parents are separated?

Many times in the NFL, if the woman is the "baby momma" she is a hanger on who the athlete banged without protection and then pays off. If this is the case here then yes, the situation could have been easily avoided.

Maybe people shouldnt jump to that assumption though, maybe this was a long term relationship that resulted in pregnancy and it didnt work out, leaving AP no reason to think the upstanding mother would be hanging around low lifes who would do this?

Even if it wasn't a long-term relationship, there may be no reason to jump to the conclusion that a child would be better off with dad just because he's a rich athlete. I happen to know young woman who is the mother of an NFL player's daughter (and, yes, he is as elite at his position as Peterson is at his). the pregnancy didn't come from a one-night stand, but it was a short-term relationship between two young people that didn't work out. She's not only a wonderful mother, her husband (who was a live-in boyfriend for several years before their wedding) is a wonderful stepfather. There's no doubt in my mind that the child is in at least as good a situation, and probably better, than if she were with her father. Presuming that every "baby momma" is a piece of trash and must hang out with losers and lowlifes is ridiculous.

Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders or Jesus?

Close, but no. However if you want to pick the top 22current starters (1 at each position), I guarantee you'll name him if it's that important to you.

Let's see, as elite at his position as AD. Best starter at his position. Close to greats such as Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders, or Jesus. Calvin Johnson.

Shane Lechler

 

[Khy]

Just horrible. Sad this kid wasn't living with his father. This could have been easily avoided.

How could this have been easily avoided, you do not even know the facts or what happened.

Maybe I don't but I thought that the kid was beaten by the boyfriend of AP's baby momma in some apartment? Is that not correct? I'm pretty sure this situation goes down different had he been living with his dad in one of his mansions.

So having kids live with the mother is bad when the parents are separated?

Many times in the NFL, if the woman is the "baby momma" she is a hanger on who the athlete banged without protection and then pays off. If this is the case here then yes, the situation could have been easily avoided.

Maybe people shouldnt jump to that assumption though, maybe this was a long term relationship that resulted in pregnancy and it didnt work out, leaving AP no reason to think the upstanding mother would be hanging around low lifes who would do this?

Even if it wasn't a long-term relationship, there may be no reason to jump to the conclusion that a child would be better off with dad just because he's a rich athlete. I happen to know young woman who is the mother of an NFL player's daughter (and, yes, he is as elite at his position as Peterson is at his). the pregnancy didn't come from a one-night stand, but it was a short-term relationship between two young people that didn't work out. She's not only a wonderful mother, her husband (who was a live-in boyfriend for several years before their wedding) is a wonderful stepfather. There's no doubt in my mind that the child is in at least as good a situation, and probably better, than if she were with her father. Presuming that every "baby momma" is a piece of trash and must hang out with losers and lowlifes is ridiculous.

Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders or Jesus?

Close, but no. However if you want to pick the top 22current starters (1 at each position), I guarantee you'll name him if it's that important to you.

Let's see, as elite at his position as AD. Best starter at his position. Close to greats such as Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders, or Jesus. Calvin Johnson.

Best start at the position, some of these we can obviously eliminate.

QB - Peyton

RB - Peterson

WR - Calvin

TE - Graham

DE - JJ Watt

DT - Geno Atkins

LB - Tough one... Willis?

DB - Sherman?

Some of these are tough... figuring it's one of these guys though.

 

[Jewell]

Just horrible. Sad this kid wasn't living with his father. This could have been easily avoided.

How could this have been easily avoided, you do not even know the facts or what happened.

Maybe I don't but I thought that the kid was beaten by the boyfriend of AP's baby momma in some apartment? Is that not correct? I'm pretty sure this situation goes down different had he been living with his dad in one of his mansions.

So having kids live with the mother is bad when the parents are separated?

Many times in the NFL, if the woman is the "baby momma" she is a hanger on who the athlete banged without protection and then pays off. If this is the case here then yes, the situation could have been easily avoided.

Maybe people shouldnt jump to that assumption though, maybe this was a long term relationship that resulted in pregnancy and it didnt work out, leaving AP no reason to think the upstanding mother would be hanging around low lifes who would do this?

Even if it wasn't a long-term relationship, there may be no reason to jump to the conclusion that a child would be better off with dad just because he's a rich athlete. I happen to know young woman who is the mother of an NFL player's daughter (and, yes, he is as elite at his position as Peterson is at his). the pregnancy didn't come from a one-night stand, but it was a short-term relationship between two young people that didn't work out. She's not only a wonderful mother, her husband (who was a live-in boyfriend for several years before their wedding) is a wonderful stepfather. There's no doubt in my mind that the child is in at least as good a situation, and probably better, than if she were with her father. Presuming that every "baby momma" is a piece of trash and must hang out with losers and lowlifes is ridiculous.

Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders or Jesus?

Close, but no. However if you want to pick the top 22current starters (1 at each position), I guarantee you'll name him if it's that important to you.

Let's see, as elite at his position as AD. Best starter at his position. Close to greats such as Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders, or Jesus. Calvin Johnson.

Best start at the position, some of these we can obviously eliminate.

QB - Peyton

RB - Peterson

WR - Calvin

TE - Graham

DE - JJ Watt

DT - Geno Atkins

LB - Tough one... Willis?

DB - Sherman?

Some of these are tough... figuring it's one of these guys though.

The woman he knows is Bridget Moynahan. Now work it backwards.

 

[snellman]

According to this, it is not the "little Adrian" we have seen in the training camp picks:

http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2013/10/adrian_petersons_sioux_falls_child_was_a_secret_source_says.php

Still a very sad story no matter who it is. The man should be beaten to within an inch or 2 of his life.

 

[Khy]

The woman he knows is Bridget Moynahan. Now work it backwards.

Ahhhhhhh Brady... okay. Carry on.

 

[Jewell]

The man should be beaten to within an inch or 2 of his life.

The man should be beaten within an inch or 2 of his life.

 

[Keith Lewis]

The woman he knows is Bridget Moynahan. Now work it backwards.

Ahhhhhhh Brady... okay. Carry on.

You're still here?

SMH

 

[NJ]

Odd thing about this is that FBG on their news blogger had this up at 8:52 AM already speculating on AP's availability this weekend:

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson is dealing with a family member that has a very serious medical issue.

"Footballguys view: This could possible affect his availability this week, but we would guess that we'll still see him out there on Sunday. Stay tuned."

Yet anyone who discusses the fantasy implications of that situation in the fantasy football discussion portion of the FBG message board is an #######?

I also always find it odd when people that have over 5000 posts on a FF message board tell other people on the board that they need to get their priorites straight, get a life, move on with their life, etc.

 

[MoveToSkypager]

The woman he knows is Bridget Moynahan. Now work it backwards.

Manning got that girl pregnant too? Damn

 

[Ursa M]

Good lord, what a thread.

Like the sane people here, I hope AP's baby comes out of all this OK. I cannot imagine what he must be going through.

 

[renesauz]

I would be shocked if he didn't miss this week.

He's always been very involved in family/religion.

He could miss two weeks, even. Find an alternative to start if you have him.

Prayers with the family!

Hes back practicing today, I highly doubt he would go back to Minny to practice if he didnt plan on playing

That's ridiculous. If my son were in critical condition in a hospital i wouldn't be going to work the next day.

The reports were pretty clear that the kid was unresponsive when EMT arrived. That means he's pretty messed up.

I thought AP had priorities.

And what, exactly, would you accomplish at the hospital??????

UNless there are family members in emotional meltdown you're trying to support, there's nothing to be gained by hanging out by the bed of someone in an ICU. If you aren't in complete meltdown yourself, the best thing you can do is what you would normally be doing.

 

[John 14:6]

According to this, it is not the "little Adrian" we have seen in the training camp picks:

http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2013/10/adrian_petersons_sioux_falls_child_was_a_secret_source_says.php

Still a very sad story no matter who it is. The man should be beaten to within an inch or 2 of his life.

"Tragically, our source says Adrian's son is not expected to survive his injuries. The plan is to take him off a ventilator this evening and donate his organs."

 

[The Duff Man]

The woman he knows is Bridget Moynahan. Now work it backwards.

Manning got that girl pregnant too? Damn

She was on the opposing sidelines and the last time Manning played the Pats he rubbed one out in the locker room during pre-game.

:Accuracy:

 

[Khy]

According to this, it is not the "little Adrian" we have seen in the training camp picks:

http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2013/10/adrian_petersons_sioux_falls_child_was_a_secret_source_says.php

Still a very sad story no matter who it is. The man should be beaten to within an inch or 2 of his life.

"Tragically, our source says Adrian's son is not expected to survive his injuries. The plan is to take him off a ventilator this evening and donate his organs."

Jesus... that's horrible news. :(

 

[RBM]

####. So bad

 

[hotlanta]

According to this, it is not the "little Adrian" we have seen in the training camp picks:

http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2013/10/adrian_petersons_sioux_falls_child_was_a_secret_source_says.php

Still a very sad story no matter who it is. The man should be beaten to within an inch or 2 of his life.

"Tragically, our source says Adrian's son is not expected to survive his injuries. The plan is to take him off a ventilator this evening and donate his organs."

Jesus... that's horrible news. :(

All I can say is, SD better have the death penalty.

 

[Khy]

According to this, it is not the "little Adrian" we have seen in the training camp picks:

http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2013/10/adrian_petersons_sioux_falls_child_was_a_secret_source_says.php

Still a very sad story no matter who it is. The man should be beaten to within an inch or 2 of his life.

"Tragically, our source says Adrian's son is not expected to survive his injuries. The plan is to take him off a ventilator this evening and donate his organs."

Jesus... that's horrible news. :(

All I can say is, SD better have the death penalty.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_in_South_Dakota

Confirmed. It does indeed.

 

[Bob Magaw]

if people want to talk about the tragedy and share their thoughts and prayers, do so.

if people want to discuss football, let them do so.

maybe this should be split off into an FFA and SP thread.

meanwhile, please stop the personal attacks, they serve nothing other than to cause the thread to further degenerate beyond recognition.

some people don't like each other, don't bring personal enmity here out of respect.

if you don't agree with something, let it go.

 

[JMJ]

Has it been confirmed for a fact that the poor kid involved in this story is AP's son?

Super tragic and as a father of two sons (4 yrs old and 2 yrs old) the story sickens me to the bone either way, just want to know if this has been confirmed or not.

 

[encaitar]

According to this, it is not the "little Adrian" we have seen in the training camp picks:

http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2013/10/adrian_petersons_sioux_falls_child_was_a_secret_source_says.php

Still a very sad story no matter who it is. The man should be beaten to within an inch or 2 of his life.

"Tragically, our source says Adrian's son is not expected to survive his injuries. The plan is to take him off a ventilator this evening and donate his organs."

Jesus... that's horrible news. :(

All I can say is, SD better have the death penalty.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_in_South_Dakota

Confirmed. It does indeed.

Yep. And these are the conditions required to possibly receive it as a punishment. Given #9, he's ####ed (as he well should be).

South Dakota-

(1)The murder was especially heinous, atrocious, cruel or depraved (or involved torture)

(2) The capital offense was committed during the commission of, attempt of, or escape from a specified felony (such as robbery, kidnapping, rape, sodomy, arson, oral copulation, train wrecking, carjacking, criminal gang activity, drug dealing, or aircraft piracy)

(3) The defendant knowingly created a grave risk of death for one or more persons in addition to the victim of the offense

(4) The murder was committed for pecuniary gain or pursuant to an agreement that the defendant would receive something of value

(5) The defendant caused or directed another to commit murder, or the defendant procured the commission of the offense by payment, promise of payment, or anything of pecuniary value

(6) The murder was committed to avoid or prevent arrest, to effect an escape, or to conceal the commission of a crime

(7) The defendant has been convicted of, or committed, a prior murder, a felony involving violence, or other serious felony

(8) The capital offense was committed by a person who is incarcerated, has escaped, is on probation, is in jail, or is under a sentence of imprisonment

(9)Any murder is wantonly vile, horrible, and inhuman is the victim is less than 13 years of age

(10) The victim was a government employee, including peace officers, police officers, federal agents, firefighters, judges, jurors, defense attorneys, and prosecutors, in the course of his or her duties

(11)The person murders a peace officer or fireman who is acting in the lawful discharge of an official duty and who the person knows is a peace officers or fireman

(12)The victim was a correctional officer

 

[encaitar]

Has it been confirmed for a fact that the poor kid involved in this story is AP's son?

Super tragic and as a father of two sons (4 yrs old and 2 yrs old) the story sickens me to the bone either way, just want to know if this has been confirmed or not.

Yes. It's Adrian's son. Apparently he only recently found out he was the father of this child, but it's still incredibly tragic.

 

[Joe Summer]

Has it been confirmed for a fact that the poor kid involved in this story is AP's son?

Super tragic and as a father of two sons (4 yrs old and 2 yrs old) the story sickens me to the bone either way, just want to know if this has been confirmed or not.

Yes, confirmed by Adrian's father earlier today.http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9808039/adrian-peterson-son-injured-father-says

 

[Ignoratio Elenchi]

http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2013/10/adrian_petersons_sioux_falls_child_was_a_secret_source_says.php

:::: UPDATE :::: Joseph Patterson, the man accused of brutally beating AP's son, has a public Facebook page. You can see it here .

 

[Childress]

Best healthcare system in the world, please God work miracles today for this child.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

This is a really terrible situation. It's perfectly understandable to not want to discuss any fantasy-football-related aspects of this story. This is way, way more important than football -- fantasy or otherwise.

It's also perfectly understandable on a fantasy-football message board to want to discuss the fantasy-football-related aspects of this story.

Please do whichever you think is appropriate (discussing fantasy, or keeping fantasy out of it) while respecting those who make the opposite choice. The only wrong choice is to bicker about it.

 

[Backside Pursuit]

Nicely said Maurile.

Stay classy everyone.

 

[Stealthycat]

Adrian Peterson just addressed the media ... and thanked everyone for their support in the wake of the terrible tragedy involving his 2-year-old son.

Adrian told reporters he's dealing with the situation privately ... but insisted he WILL be playing with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

We broke the story ... Adrian's 2-year-old was severely beaten by the boyfriend of the child's mother.

The suspect was arrested for assault and battery.

As for the child, we're told his injuries are so bad, that he's not expected to survive.

 

[Stealthycat]

This kind of thing happens dozens of times every day - nobody seems to care too much about those kids, certainly not tall the babies killed in the womb ...

But if it impacts your fantasy lineup, then its a huge deal huh ?

Pathetic

 

[Keith Lewis]

So he is going to play.

Shocked. I couldn't do it.

 

[donkshow]

Horrible horrible news. If Peterson does end up playing, I wouldn't be surprised to see a 24-210-3 statline.

 

[Keith Lewis]

Horrible horrible news. If Peterson does end up playing, I wouldn't be surprised to see a 24-210-3 statline.

Who knows. I don't think this is the same as Favre with his father.

Personally I think I could do well with losing a parent, perhaps even feel inspired and play for pride. A child though I think I'd be catonic and depressed, possibly suicidal.

 

[ZOONAMI]

This kind of thing happens dozens of times every day - nobody seems to care too much about those kids, certainly not tall the babies killed in the womb ...

But if it impacts your fantasy lineup, then its a huge deal huh ?

Pathetic

Please not this. Why the need to inject abortion into everything?

 

[Hang 10]

Just horrible. Sad this kid wasn't living with his father. This could have been easily avoided.

How could this have been easily avoided, you do not even know the facts or what happened.

Maybe I don't but I thought that the kid was beaten by the boyfriend of AP's baby momma in some apartment? Is that not correct? I'm pretty sure this situation goes down different had he been living with his dad in one of his mansions.

So having kids live with the mother is bad when the parents are separated?

I think it's bad that pro-athletes collect illegitimate children like I used to collect baseball cards.