Vikings might shut down Adrian Peterson altogether for the final five (1 Viewer)

[gethugefast1]

MIN:Report: Adrian Peterson may miss Wk 14, too

Adrian Peterson - RB - Vikings

A league source tells Profootballtalk.com that Adrian Peterson's high ankle sprain could sideline him for Week 14, as well.

PFT's Mike Florio suggests the Vikings might shut down Peterson altogether for the final five games because they're not serious playoff contenders. NFL teams don't normally operate like that, but it's certainly conceivable that the Vikings will take every precaution possible with their $96 million back. Fantasy owners should be prepared to be without A.P. beyond just Week 13.

Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/04/adrian-peterson-could-miss-another-week/

Dec 4 - 10:40 AM

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Anyone turn down some major trade offers for Peterson this year and regretting it?

 

[LargeMouthBass]

Bump Percy.

 

[griff321]

Nothing more than crazy stupid speculation. This isn't even worthy of a thread. You have to wonder if he's just trying to stir the pot in order to generate hits and attention.

What do you think all the blue collar fans the Vikings are courting for a new stadium would think if even the slightest indication came that the Vikings are shutting him down just to save wear and tear? Then you have to throw in how much of a gamer AD is. If he's partially able he will play.

Not to mention they have two games left after this week at home and a ton of tickets remaining.

What a maroon.

 

[flapgreen]

Florio is not a "maroon".

 

[rizzler]

Nothing more than crazy stupid speculation. This isn't even worthy of a thread. You have to wonder if he's just trying to stir the pot in order to generate hits and attention. What do you think all the blue collar fans the Vikings are courting for a new stadium would think if even the slightest indication came that the Vikings are shutting him down just to save wear and tear? Then you have to throw in how much of a gamer AD is. If he's partially able he will play. Not to mention they have two games left after this week at home and a ton of tickets remaining. What a maroon.

y mad, bro?shutting him down makes perfect sense.

 

[LargeMouthBass]

Lord have "Percy"

 

[Avery]

Nothing more than crazy stupid speculation. This isn't even worthy of a thread. You have to wonder if he's just trying to stir the pot in order to generate hits and attention.

What do you think all the blue collar fans the Vikings are courting for a new stadium would think if even the slightest indication came that the Vikings are shutting him down just to save wear and tear? Then you have to throw in how much of a gamer AD is. If he's partially able he will play.

Not to mention they have two games left after this week at home and a ton of tickets remaining.

What a maroon.

PFT's Mike Florio suggests

Maroon or not, Florio is not basing this on any information at all. Pure speculation. Talking heads sometimes just talk.

 

[rizzler]

lol. Peterson owners getting MAD... er, nervous

 

[cubbie5150]

Yeah....ain't gonna happen. And Florio is not a "maroon"

 

[jon_mx]

He is definitely more of a pascal color.

 

[mr roboto]

Nothing more than crazy stupid speculation. This isn't even worthy of a thread. You have to wonder if he's just trying to stir the pot in order to generate hits and attention.

What do you think all the blue collar fans the Vikings are courting for a new stadium would think if even the slightest indication came that the Vikings are shutting him down just to save wear and tear? Then you have to throw in how much of a gamer AD is. If he's partially able he will play.

Not to mention they have two games left after this week at home and a ton of tickets remaining.

What a maroon.

If they were smart fans, they would be happy IMO. I'm a Vikes fan, and I would be fine with it.If you are really serious about building a team for the future, you don't rush the best back in the league back with a tricky injury when you have no hope whatsoever of making the playoffs.

Plus, I don't think shutting down ADP has anything to do with a stadium debate.

 

[Couch Potato]

I think teams lose sight of the fact that the butts in seats are there to see star players play, not 'shut down' once they are out of playoff contention. Fans spend a fortune for tickets, and it's not to see Gerhart. Their 'job' is to entertain fans. Has this been forgotten? So let's see, why don't all the teams that are out of playoff contention just quit playing all starters, and fans can pay to see scrubs for half a season every year.

This is B.S., and if they want to derail the gravy train they currently have, just go ahead and quit whenever they feel like it. They'll soon find fans will quit coming too.

 

[Jobber]

Nothing more than crazy stupid speculation. This isn't even worthy of a thread. You have to wonder if he's just trying to stir the pot in order to generate hits and attention.

What do you think all the blue collar fans the Vikings are courting for a new stadium would think if even the slightest indication came that the Vikings are shutting him down just to save wear and tear? Then you have to throw in how much of a gamer AD is. If he's partially able he will play.

Not to mention they have two games left after this week at home and a ton of tickets remaining.

What a maroon.

If they were smart fans, they would be happy IMO. I'm a Vikes fan, and I would be fine with it.If you are really serious about building a team for the future, you don't rush the best back in the league back with a tricky injury when you have no hope whatsoever of making the playoffs.

Plus, I don't think shutting down ADP has anything to do with a stadium debate.

There's a difference between a Peterson owner and Peterson fan. Fans want him to sit until he's healed. Whether that's one week or the rest of the season.

 

[mr roboto]

I think teams lose sight of the fact that the butts in seats are there to see star players play, not 'shut down' once they are out of playoff contention. Fans spend a fortune for tickets, and it's not to see Gerhart. Their 'job' is to entertain fans. Has this been forgotten? So let's see, why don't all the teams that are out of playoff contention just quit playing all starters, and fans can pay to see scrubs for half a season every year. This is B.S., and if they want to derail the gravy train they currently have, just go ahead and quit whenever they feel like it. They'll soon find fans will quit coming too.

Overreact much? This is not like he is healthy and just needs rest. He has a tricky, easily recurring injury.This post is a classic case of setting up an extreme straw man, then knocking it down.

 

[griff321]

Nothing more than crazy stupid speculation. This isn't even worthy of a thread. You have to wonder if he's just trying to stir the pot in order to generate hits and attention. What do you think all the blue collar fans the Vikings are courting for a new stadium would think if even the slightest indication came that the Vikings are shutting him down just to save wear and tear? Then you have to throw in how much of a gamer AD is. If he's partially able he will play. Not to mention they have two games left after this week at home and a ton of tickets remaining. What a maroon.

y mad, bro?shutting him down makes perfect sense.

Perfect sense to fantasy football owners.It's one of those things that guys that never played speculate about because they don't understand what drives highly competitive individuals. Then he uses protecting an investment as an argument, but that ignores the big picture of a lack of ticket sales for a team that isn't winning and AD's contract is chump change(also insured) in comparison to the numbers involved in getting state funding for a new place to play and they need that bill to go through yesterday. Like I said. What a maroon. I can't believe he considers himself a Vikings fan.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Weren't Peterson and the Vikes faced with this exact same choice last year? Peterson wants to play, the man is a pro and a warrior.

By the way, this is not a "report" or "news", this is an article, a piece by Florio in which he speculates (which is ok):

"The question for the Vikings, who have no hope for anything in 2011 other than avoiding further embarrassment, will be whether to use Peterson at all in the final games of a lost season. One factor could be the job status of coach Leslie Frazier beyond 2011; if the team ends up matching the 3-13 low-water mark of 1984, Frazier could be one-and-done, just as Les Steckel was 27 season ago. (On that point, Frazier likely wouldn’t jeopardize Peterson to save Frazier’s job. But Peterson may be even more inclined to get back out on the field to help the cause.)

Then there’s the ongoing push for a new stadium. With the issue of public funding still up in the air, it helps to have a team that gives the locals something about which they can have hope. A 2-14 or 3-13 record doesn’t really do that.

Of course, neither does 4-12 or 5-11. So maybe the best move would be to ensure that Peterson is healthy heading into the 2012 offseason, since right now he’s the most hope the franchise has."

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/04/adrian-peterson-could-miss-another-week/

This has been going on here for two weeks now too basically on the same premises.

 

[griff321]

Nothing more than crazy stupid speculation. This isn't even worthy of a thread. You have to wonder if he's just trying to stir the pot in order to generate hits and attention.

What do you think all the blue collar fans the Vikings are courting for a new stadium would think if even the slightest indication came that the Vikings are shutting him down just to save wear and tear? Then you have to throw in how much of a gamer AD is. If he's partially able he will play.

Not to mention they have two games left after this week at home and a ton of tickets remaining.

What a maroon.

If they were smart fans, they would be happy IMO. I'm a Vikes fan, and I would be fine with it.If you are really serious about building a team for the future, you don't rush the best back in the league back with a tricky injury when you have no hope whatsoever of making the playoffs.

Plus, I don't think shutting down ADP has anything to do with a stadium debate.

Are you kidding me!? No the Vikings are spending all these PR dollars so they can quit early and move to LA. Politicians would say they're giving up. Quitters. Appearance is everything in politics.

 

[mr roboto]

Nothing more than crazy stupid speculation. This isn't even worthy of a thread. You have to wonder if he's just trying to stir the pot in order to generate hits and attention.

What do you think all the blue collar fans the Vikings are courting for a new stadium would think if even the slightest indication came that the Vikings are shutting him down just to save wear and tear? Then you have to throw in how much of a gamer AD is. If he's partially able he will play.

Not to mention they have two games left after this week at home and a ton of tickets remaining.

What a maroon.

If they were smart fans, they would be happy IMO. I'm a Vikes fan, and I would be fine with it.If you are really serious about building a team for the future, you don't rush the best back in the league back with a tricky injury when you have no hope whatsoever of making the playoffs.

Plus, I don't think shutting down ADP has anything to do with a stadium debate.

Are you kidding me!? No the Vikings are spending all these PR dollars so they can quit early and move to LA. Politicians would say they're giving up. Quitters. Appearance is everything in politics.

You are too close to the fire bud. People who don't want the govt to pay for the stadium will never want one. You think Vikes fans are going to want them to move? I think those battle lines are already drawn.

 

[Couch Potato]

I think teams lose sight of the fact that the butts in seats are there to see star players play, not 'shut down' once they are out of playoff contention. Fans spend a fortune for tickets, and it's not to see Gerhart. Their 'job' is to entertain fans. Has this been forgotten? So let's see, why don't all the teams that are out of playoff contention just quit playing all starters, and fans can pay to see scrubs for half a season every year. This is B.S., and if they want to derail the gravy train they currently have, just go ahead and quit whenever they feel like it. They'll soon find fans will quit coming too.

Overreact much? This is not like he is healthy and just needs rest. He has a tricky, easily recurring injury.This post is a classic case of setting up an extreme straw man, then knocking it down.

Wow, guys who say "Overreact much?" are so cool. Don't be so condescending you jackhole.Look, if a player is legitimately injured enough that he can't play, there's no debate. The issue concerns whether he would play if his team is in contention but would not play if his team isn't in contention.Players are paid to perform if they are able. Same as any other entertainers. And if this kind of thing were to become pervasive and fans began to feel like 1/4 of the season wouldn't be worth watching because guys were quitting left and right when they could play but instead were being 'protected,' the sport would be on the fast track to ruin. It should be about the game, about competing, about giving fans their money's worth. Not just about whether the playoffs are within reach. The game itself is what matters, and even if it's a couple of 3-8 teams playing, they damn well better be giving it their all and using their best players or Sunday Ticket subscribers and season ticket holders will go away. As with any business, if customers feel they are being cheated and a business is deliberately putting a poor product out there, they will no longer buy it.

 

[Sabertooth]

 

[LargeMouthBass]

maroons and jackholes in this thread.

 

[mr roboto]

I'm a Vikings fan. Have been since I could understand what football was. If he is questionable, and playing him would risk further injury, sit him. Because they are not fighting for the playoffs. I don't care how it makes the fans in the stands feel.You know what real fans want? Championships. They don't cry 'Entertain Me!!!' And yes, you did overreact. You went from a SPECULATIVE point by a football writer and extrapolated to...

So let's see, why don't all the teams that are out of playoff contention just quit playing all starters, and fans can pay to see scrubs for half a season every year.

 

[Couch Potato]

You know what real fans want? Championships. They don't cry 'Entertain Me!!!'

So, Vikings fan, apparently you haven't enjoyed your team your entire life since you've never seen a championship. I feel sorry for you. Ever hear 'it's about the journey, not just the destination?' I gotta tell you, if you really believe it's only about the end result being at the very top -- in most anything in life -- it must be a very frustrating and empty life. You go ahead and wait to enjoy your championships. I'll choose to enjoy my football games. Yes, let them entertain me. That's why I watch.

 

[griff321]

I'm a Vikings fan. Have been since I could understand what football was. If he is questionable, and playing him would risk further injury, sit him. Because they are not fighting for the playoffs. I don't care how it makes the fans in the stands feel.You know what real fans want? Championships. They don't cry 'Entertain Me!!!' And yes, you did overreact. You went from a SPECULATIVE point by a football writer and extrapolated to...

So let's see, why don't all the teams that are out of playoff contention just quit playing all starters, and fans can pay to see scrubs for half a season every year.

Same here. I don't want to see a serious injury as a result of being rushed back too soon, but Florio's speculation takes it a step further. Frazier is already saying that AD has good forward speed but his lateral quickness isn't quite there yet. It's suggesting that he's cleared by medical staff to play, but yet the Vikes are going to go the extra mile just to make sure because we don't have a chance. I'm going to bet he plays either week 14 or 15 and I'm strongly leaning towards week 14.

 

[mr roboto]

You know what real fans want? Championships. They don't cry 'Entertain Me!!!'

So, Vikings fan, apparently you haven't enjoyed your team your entire life since you've never seen a championship. I feel sorry for you. Ever hear 'it's about the journey, not just the destination?' I gotta tell you, if you really believe it's only about the end result being at the very top -- in most anything in life -- it must be a very frustrating and empty life. You go ahead and wait to enjoy your championships. I'll choose to enjoy my football games. Yes, let them entertain me. That's why I watch.

 

[Jobber]

You know what real fans want? Championships. They don't cry 'Entertain Me!!!'

So, Vikings fan, apparently you haven't enjoyed your team your entire life since you've never seen a championship. I feel sorry for you. Ever hear 'it's about the journey, not just the destination?' I gotta tell you, if you really believe it's only about the end result being at the very top -- in most anything in life -- it must be a very frustrating and empty life. You go ahead and wait to enjoy your championships. I'll choose to enjoy my football games. Yes, let them entertain me. That's why I watch.

What a complete and utter emotional meltdown. Over a thread on a message board about a running back.

 

[rizzler]

When Peterson sits for the rest of the season, are the lot of you going to have empty voids in your life?

 

[Gopher State]

Nothing more than crazy stupid speculation. This isn't even worthy of a thread. You have to wonder if he's just trying to stir the pot in order to generate hits and attention. What do you think all the blue collar fans the Vikings are courting for a new stadium would think if even the slightest indication came that the Vikings are shutting him down just to save wear and tear? Then you have to throw in how much of a gamer AD is. If he's partially able he will play. Not to mention they have two games left after this week at home and a ton of tickets remaining. What a maroon.

y mad, bro?shutting him down makes perfect sense.

Y wrong bro,makes no sense to shut him down, especially when Minny is trying to get a new stadium approved, they need ALL the fan support they can get, that includes playing AP. Plus AP is not the type of player who will sit out the season for a minor injury. Plus the coach is starting to get on the hot seat, they need to win a couple more games.

 

[Avery]

When Peterson sits for the rest of the season, are the lot of you going to have empty voids in your life?

I don't think that's going to happen, but while you're climbing down from your high horse named "there are more important thing is life then who is starting at RB for the Vikings" realize that you are posting on a fantasy football message board and whether or not a top 5 RB is out for the fantasy playoffs is pretty friggin' important around here.

 

[mozzy84]

bet he plays next week

 

[Lash]

it's not an injury that will hurt his career if he DOES hurt it again by coming back this year

non-issue, he will play when he gets close

 

[rizzler]

When Peterson sits for the rest of the season, are the lot of you going to have empty voids in your life?

I don't think that's going to happen, but while you're climbing down from your high horse named "there are more important thing is life then who is starting at RB for the Vikings" realize that you are posting on a fantasy football message board and whether or not a top 5 RB is out for the fantasy playoffs is pretty friggin' important around here.

Vikes lose today, and the liklihood he sits gets stronger.All I'm saying.Yes he's a warrior. Love the player. Love the desire.But if he isnt "right", he shouldn't come back.

 

[mr roboto]

When Peterson sits for the rest of the season, are the lot of you going to have empty voids in your life?

I don't think that's going to happen, but while you're climbing down from your high horse named "there are more important thing is life then who is starting at RB for the Vikings" realize that you are posting on a fantasy football message board and whether or not a top 5 RB is out for the fantasy playoffs is pretty friggin' important around here.

OMGZ!!!1!!

 

[LargeMouthBass]

Bump Harvin!!!!

 

[Sabertooth]

When Peterson sits for the rest of the season, are the lot of you going to have empty voids in your life?

Not me. I missed the playoffs in the one league I had him in. And also then I can kick up a thread and pepper it with "I told you so" to a bunch of people that mocked me for my opinion.

 

[Reepicheep]

Obviously I'd rather have AP but Toby has filled in admirably. The dropoff has not been season-crushing. Crossing my fingers to get AP back for the playoffs.

 

[chinawildman]

Florio has a little skip bayless to him in that he likes to write/say stuff that gets people talking, not necessarily because it's true. I wouldn't pay much attention to this unless there's at least something like "...a team insider said" or "sources say...". So far it's pure speculation, which in turn creates polarized debates from Peterson owners vs people that have to face Peterson in the playoffs or Harvin owners, which seems like it's doing exactly what Florio intended.

 

[Avery]

Obviously I'd rather have AP but Toby has filled in admirably. The dropoff has not been season-crushing. Crossing my fingers to get AP back for the playoffs.

What is entirely befuddling to me, and maybe is better suited for another thread, but why won't they throw to Peterson as much as they did to Gerhart. Is Gerhart that much of a better receiver?

 

[yoadrian]

One bright side is that since Ponder seems to be the MIN QB next year, they will want him to get enough experience as possible. This may be motivation enough to bring AP back since their offense seems totally different without him. Pure speculation, but so is the original post.

 

[kylechoffman]

Two years in a row ADP wont provide his services during fantasy playoffs. The Dome collapse, late scratch last year killed people.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

A lot of good replacements this week:

Gerhart

Spiller

Kevin Smith

Helu

 

[todisco1]

A lot of good replacements this week:GerhartSpillerKevin SmithHelu

Is Kevin Smith going to play?

 

[rizzler]

A lot of good replacements this week:GerhartSpillerKevin SmithHelu

Is Kevin Smith going to play?

Id be grabbing Morris, if you needed an RB this week

 

[todisco1]

From CBS Sportsline today:

Peterson 'very close' to returning Adrian Peterson, RB MINNews: Vikings coach Leslie Frazier had an encouraging update Monday on the status of RB Adrian Peterson, who has missed the last two games with an ankle injury. Frazier told reporters that Peterson is "very close" to returning and he will continue to monitor his status. Frazier said he should have a better idea about Peterson's Week 14 prognosis by Wednesday. Minnesota plays Detroit in Week 14.Analysis: While it sounds as though Peterson is on the recovery trail, we will just have to wait until later in the week to see where he really is at. Although, it would be great for Peterson to return Week 14 since many Fantasy owners are in playoff matchups. Peterson is a must-start Fantasy RB when healthy, so stay tuned.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I'm a Vikings fan. Have been since I could understand what football was. If he is questionable, and playing him would risk further injury, sit him. Because they are not fighting for the playoffs. I don't care how it makes the fans in the stands feel.You know what real fans want? Championships. They don't cry 'Entertain Me!!!' And yes, you did overreact. You went from a SPECULATIVE point by a football writer and extrapolated to...

So let's see, why don't all the teams that are out of playoff contention just quit playing all starters, and fans can pay to see scrubs for half a season every year.

He has a sprained ankle - albeit the most painful variety of an ankle sprain - it's not like if he did come back and re-injure himself it would have any long term effects. He'd then have the whole offseason to rest either way. If you were just worried he may damage another part of his body in what is already a lost season, shouldn't they be resting Jared Allen and Percy Harvin for the rest of the season as well?

 

[Todem]

IF I were the GM I would be shutting him down.

They have no reason to bring him back this year. He is their franchise player. And any future success the have, ADP will be a vital part of that.

If they are making a run of course you want him to do everything he can to get back....for the post season.

 

[Sputnikv8]

ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINNNNNNNED!?

 

[ButterMan]

Tweeted by AP one hour ago:

"All my concerned fans out there! No, I'm not sitting out the rest of the season. As soon as I'm ready to roll I'll be back."

Take it at face value. It's the player talking, not the staff. We'll know more on Wednesday, but I think he'll play this week.

 

[rlwomack]

Heard where coach said he was close to being ready to play. It was on XM Satellite Fantasy Sports channel.