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The angle holds up because Roger Goodell has never been consistent with the NFL rules. Anything can happen.Also, it's highly unlikely that Peterson would have made the plea deal if he didn't already have some kind of agreement in place with Goodell. (Otherwise, he would have just waited until the offseason.)
My TV set.ESPN put up an exerpt from the the DAP and it specifically said "No Contest" pleadings count.
He's produced at an elite level in some pretty bad offenses in Minnesota with stacked boxes. I don't see Oak or Jax as a reason to not go all-in on his potential upside.
And they would then have to get him to sign a contract, correct? They wouldn't be on the hook for his current deal, they'd have to do a new one?
The prosecution agreed to remove all references to domestic abuse, so I don't think it's accurate to say that it's a "fact" that Peterson's plea would trigger the Domestic Abuse policy.
http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/28/sport/nfl-goodell-domestic-violence-memo/index.html
Again, just recalling what happened with Moss, he went on waivers and was claimed somewhere towards the middle by the Titans.
This will be the most interesting part. When this all started, the headhunters were out in full force in Minnesota because AD was the face of the franchise that the state and local governments were buying the stadium for. It was only after the politicians and sponsors started screaming that the Vikings realized they better take another course. Just going by what has happened up there in the past and knowing how conservative some can be there, I could see them wanting him to be suspended the rest of the season without pay and threaten if he is not.
Because it's after the trade deadline, he'd be claimed on waivers. If he has a no-trade clause in his contract, he's a free agent after this season. If he doesn't, he's not a free agent until after next season.
LOL - Odds that Peterson plays for the Minnesota Vikings in 2014 – 33/1
I was one of the headhunters. What got me most vocal at the time was Peterson's initial insistence that he did nothing wrong. That was maddening to me and required the public smack down he eventually received. It's a whole different ball game when someone comes out, admits they made a mistake, serves a punishment, and then asks for forgiveness.
All depends on how Goodell wants to interpret it.
plz don't insult us like that.
Minneapolis is one of the most liberal cities in the country. And conservatives are the ones more prone to physical discipline.
Not being political here but doesn't the liberal element usually mean more PC reaction and being wont to judge him for his behavior?
Sure seems to. Although I don't believe Peterson takes this plea unless a backroom deal was already in place.
Which he could have done at a much later date, while still being paid his full salary for sitting out.
Maybe, maybe not? Maybe he gets a different prosecutor who does not give the same offer? Too many dynamics at play.
I disagree. The uncertainty of suspensions and off the field issues make me want to quit fantasy football.
Right, true, like donating his paychecks to certain child services charities (which you may have mentioned).
He's learned his lesson and think of all he can do to raise awareness. (partially tongue in cheek)
I can understand that sentiment. I've been playing fantasy football sice the early 90's and by far my favorite memory was the time when Priest Holmes got injured mid season and a guy came into the Shark Pool with inside info that he was done for the season. I researched his claim to the point where I even called a local KC newspaper to verify one of his sources. Made the trade for LJ and ended up winning the title that season.
Cant people tell the media is handling this way differently? Its like they want him to be reinstated.
Stiffer punishments have been handed out to greater men, for less.
Why yes, they easily could and IMO it's the likely outcome. Are you really questioning the capacity for the NFL to make arbitrary and illogical decisions?
which player was better than Adrian who got a stiffer penalty for a lesser offense? Scratching my head on that one.
Vested veterans with four accrued seasons are exempt.
Alternately, you could ask, "Are they really gonna force Peterson to miss a whole season for beating a little boy with a stick?" And of course the answer to that could easily be yes. So it all depends on how you choose to frame it.
He hasn't actually been penalized at all by the league yet, right? I mean, his paid leave of absence was "voluntary."
Notice the thread title? This thread is about his status. His legal issues have been settled in court.
League hasn't done anything yet but it wasn't voluntary. The Vikings put him on the commissioners exempt list.. The NFL could work out that ADP gives 6 weeks if the 8 to an abuse charity, proclaim his 6 game suspension served and reactive him for week 11. Then again they could start his 6 game suspension now making him available week 16.
Yep. This thread is not for debates about child rearing, nor is it about his legal issues. It's supposed to be about his fantasy football status. All I'm saying is that his fantasy football status is still very much up in the air. He plead "no contest" to a misdemeanor charge in court, and he beat a little kid with a stick. Those are both facts, and both will weigh into the league's decision.
