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Adrian Peterson Status Updates (2 Viewers)
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Ignoratio Elenchi
Footballguy
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
The Vikings announced early Wednesday morning that they're placing Adrian Peterson on the Exempt/Commissioner's Permission list, requiring the running back to stay away from the team until further notice.
There's no mandatory length of stay on the list, but the Vikings indicated that Peterson would remain there "until the legal proceedings are resolved." Clearly, that suggests it'll be more than a one- or two-week matter. Instead, it now seems Matt Asiata could be the Vikings' starting running back for the long haul, and he should be picked up in all formats. Sep 17 - 2:08 AM
Rotoworld
There's no mandatory length of stay on the list, but the Vikings indicated that Peterson would remain there "until the legal proceedings are resolved." Clearly, that suggests it'll be more than a one- or two-week matter. Instead, it now seems Matt Asiata could be the Vikings' starting running back for the long haul, and he should be picked up in all formats. Sep 17 - 2:08 AM
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rocketsauce
Footballguy
Frankly my roster can't afford to hold AP while dealing with injuries to Jamaal Charles, Ryan Mathews, and Jordan Reed.
I'm going to tell my leaguemates to feel free to send me lowball offers for AP. If I don't receive anything sufficient, I'll release him tomorrow afternoon, 12 hours before our FAAB bids are opened. Someone can either take him off my hands, or pay out of their precious FAAB for him. I'm out.
I'm going to tell my leaguemates to feel free to send me lowball offers for AP. If I don't receive anything sufficient, I'll release him tomorrow afternoon, 12 hours before our FAAB bids are opened. Someone can either take him off my hands, or pay out of their precious FAAB for him. I'm out.
tone1oc
Footballguy
Ahhh there it is.. Your own self interest is why this upsets you. Its not America, its you. You'd rather turn a blind eye to a child abuser to get that extra 5-10pts this weekend.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
tone1oc
Footballguy
No its just a confirmation. I shouldn't be shocked that many people that are being obtuse are doing so for their own fantasy football interests, but I kind of am. Truly sad and pathetic.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
This forum is an eyesore. We need to get these five Peterson threads merged.
rocketsauce
Footballguy
Sent you a PM. Trying to keep this thread clean, as was the intention of it. For the Fantasy Football aspect only.
Widbil83
Footballguy
flapgreen
Footballguy
Its bad
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
I'd be kinda pissed if peterson got me 5 pts, but if I can turn a blind eye to whatever for 20 I'd be down with that.
anyway, looks like he's out weeks 3, 4, 5 fo sho, and 6 is hazy.
his court date is 10/8, which is week 6 wednesday.
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RichInOrlando
Footballguy
I've respected your opinion for most of the AP debate. Peterson is a horrible human being for resorting to what he did. He deserves whatever time comes to him.
But what Rocketsauce stated above is just a normal FF statement. Yes, he is curious about his team, it's what this board is about. In no way did he say in that above statement that he supports child abuse. He was prob withholding AP to see how it all played out -- there's nothing wrong with that, nor does it label him a supporter of CA.
We can agree with you that Peterson deserves whatever he gets, but seriously take the torches and pitchforks to where they belong -- at AP, Vikings and NFL for breeding a system that rewards people with bad ethics because they can catch a damn ball.
This is fantasy football talk, let him enjoy the thing that allows us to have fun. Instead of coming here and pissing in his cereal just cause he said now he can drop AP.
/rant
TheFanatic
Footballguy
Can we get back on track here. Correct, I didn't mention 20 year old scalding cases in the original post. That being said, lots of guys are crossing the line here on the intent of this thread.
None of us really know what happened. None of us are Adrian Peterson or his son. None of us are prosecuting or defending this case. Therefore none of us have anything but biased opinions one way or another. Please vent those in the other thread.
In here let's talk about how the situation with ADP has impacted our fantasy teams. I realize it's a tad insensitive considering the subject matter, but quite frankly, I can't do anything about whether or not ADP beats his kids or if corporal punishment is outdated or whatever. I can make moves to make my fantasy team better (or worse). This is what is under my control. Nothing else.
None of us really know what happened. None of us are Adrian Peterson or his son. None of us are prosecuting or defending this case. Therefore none of us have anything but biased opinions one way or another. Please vent those in the other thread.
In here let's talk about how the situation with ADP has impacted our fantasy teams. I realize it's a tad insensitive considering the subject matter, but quite frankly, I can't do anything about whether or not ADP beats his kids or if corporal punishment is outdated or whatever. I can make moves to make my fantasy team better (or worse). This is what is under my control. Nothing else.
RichInOrlando
Footballguy
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
Gawain
Footballguy
I can't see any other way that this ends. The case won't be disposed of on the first court date. Only real way that the case could be settled would be if Peterson pleads out quick, but that will have major negative consequences for him and likely bring a major punishment from the league.
chinawildman
Footballguy
I believe I read somewhere that he can be on the list for 4 weeks before the union can step in on his behalf. I think 4 weeks is also the longest a team can suspend one of its players. It's also around the time of his first hearing.
By no means is this fiasco done for this season. The Vikings just reversed course in one day, you don't think they will change their mind after 4 weeks? 50/50 that this is likely a PR move to let things blow over. Expect to hear more as October rolls around.
By no means is this fiasco done for this season. The Vikings just reversed course in one day, you don't think they will change their mind after 4 weeks? 50/50 that this is likely a PR move to let things blow over. Expect to hear more as October rolls around.
RhymesMcJuice
Footballguy
The Vikings play the Bears Week 11 (Nov. 16) after their bye and he will have missed 8 games by then.
Punishment for a first offense under the domestic violence policy is 6 games so he would be able to play in the game if he can get a plea deal worked out quickly.
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
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Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
He's still done for this year though, right?
BigBlue_RI
Footballguy
Very interesting. As a McKinnon owner, I have my fingers cross the Vikes keep AP off the field.
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
Anyone picking him up with this news?
BigBlue_RI
Footballguy
He's been rostered all season in my league due to deep benches. He actually has been in trades, and we are a re-draft league.
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
Hmmmm...He's been a free agent in both my redrafts for quite some time.BigBlue_RI said:
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
It seems as though the Vikes have moved on from him. Any chance they play the redemption angle and welcome him back in the fold? Idk. Seems unlikely?
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Just asked Sig about AdP's return next year.
This is his response.
This is his response.
Sigmund Bloom said:
Jerry Curl
Footballguy
Is there? Maybe he will get timed serve. He was forced to miss 7 games before he was convicted of anything.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
didnt he fail a drug test too??
snellman
Footballguy
No, just told a court employee during his day in court that he smoked a bit of weed.
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
Joe Summer
Footballguy
IMO, he would only agree to a plea deal if he'd already been in discussions with the NFL to play right away.
Houston turmOiler
Footballguy
Or he wants to apply a potential suspension to this already lost season so he can start anew next season.
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
Joe Summer
Footballguy
His base salary is $1 million higher next year, so theoretically he would save $375K by having the suspension in 2014.But I think it's very unlikely that the Vikings would want to pay him his full salary. I get the impression that they would want to restructure the deal, in which case he'd be better of being suspended in 2015.
Jerry Curl
Footballguy
4-5 is a lost season? They are only just a game and a half back of the wild card.
It's cute people think that the Vikings will not let Adrian play this year if he is allowed. The Vikings are 4-5 and heading into their bye. Its amazing that some think the NFL has morals all of a sudden or that those morals top winning. Just like other players negotiated with the NFL when they made their legal pleas, ADP will do the same thing like Joe Summer said above.
Minnesota would love to have him back as soon as possible since they are 4-5 if they can speed up the process i bet they would.
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Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
NFL isn't about morals, but it's naive to think early reinstatement doesn't effect the overall business case. Let's not forget that major accounts started to pull their money from the NFL over public outcry. That, and not a moral issue perse was Peterson's downfall. He tarnished the seal, hurt the brand, affected the bottom line. No reason to think that same backlash won't be back in effect if Peterson is somehow reinstated. Most likely, next season once this blows over, he'll get a second chance. The NFL has always been about giving second chances, provided it doesn't disturb the bottom line.
Jerry Curl
Footballguy
Did Ray Lewis bounce back from his legal troubles? Don't get me started on others who tarnished the seal, starting at the top with the Commissioner.
Rule #1 in marketing: No publicity is bad publicity. Randle stole and got an endorsement deal out of it. IMO, think its naive to think fans care about anything other than winning, regardless of what they say publicly to save face as sad as that seems.
If it was up to me, he wouldnt play, but its not and its up to people richer than me who have greed running through their veins.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Are we sure about this?
How do we know the NFL didn't tell him, 'no way we can even discuss reinstatement until you get past your legal case'?
