Remember how Jerome Felton’s DUI charges from last offseason just seemed to disappear?
Well, they’re back.
Felton eventually pleaded guilty to careless driving, a reduced charge, but that was his second offense which lands him in hotter water with the NFL. Today, it was announced that Felton will be suspended for the first three games of the regular season.
Felton’s recent surgery meant he was sitting for the remainder of the preseason already, so now we know we won’t get Adrian Peterson’s lead blocker back until week four.
The good news for Felton is that he already cashed in on last year’s Pro Bowl season by signing a three-year deal this offseason which will pay him $2.5 million in guarantees this year. The good news for the Vikings is that this suspension is not the result of a new incident involving Felton.
If Felton’s suspension (and DeMarcus Love’s for that matter), come with roster exemptions then the Vikings will be able to store some “bubble” players on the active roster for an extended look until their veterans return. In Love’s case, he may not return at all.
While it is unclear if Rhett Ellison will take over as the starting fullback, it certainly doesn’t hurt Zach Line’s chances of being on the opening day roster. Line has two receiving touchdowns this preseason and has impressed overall.
For an offense that desperately needs a kick start, however, the news that Peterson’s trusted lead will miss three games is not welcomed.
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I don't feel too good about this year...watching them play has been a bit painful. I imagine it's the kind of feeling Coach gets when he sees a guy wearing his hair long.
The way they played last night makes you wish you had a baseball bat and a scissors in your hands? That's weird.
I think Ellison will be fine...
Not sure about Ponder. I am sure that Cassel needs to go.
Hey! Did you guys see Jumpin' Joe go get that TD?
J.Robinson needs work.
That low block on K.Will was cheap...real cheap. I'd like to see J.Allen fist fight that dude.
Things just keep getting better and better geez. I'm with ya Tomb, not feeling too good either.
I feel bad for Peterson...dude deserves a ring.
I second that
there isn't a player in the nfl that deserves that SB trophy more than AD. not one
Well I will try to put a positive spin on these and just remember that the Colts went 0-4 in preseason when they won the Super Bowl.
Tombs
I don't either, and your right, it was painful. that first half was Sloppy.
And Ponder...
O Line and Ponder stuck out in an awful way.
The o-line is horrific. Frazier needs to get kick them in the arse.
I would have Never imagined the O-line would have played that bad.
Johnnys right
They have ALOT of work to do in the next couple weeks.
Looks like K. Will escaped serious injury from what I just read. Still gonna be real iffy for the opener though.
"Kevin Williams suffered a hyperextension injury to his right knee in last night’s football game. An MRI exam today revealed a significant bone contusion as well as a posterior capsular strain. Kevin was fortunate in that there was no injury to any of his ligaments.” – Head Coach Leslie Frazie
Could've been worse, but that doesn't sound good.
Something to be thankful for.
I hope things settle down in the next 2 weeks.
Hey guys. Any word if any fines are going to be given to that Loney jackwagon?
All I read Johnny was that The Vikings were going to send the tape of the hit to the NFL. No idea when or if the NFL will act on it. Should be a no brainer for the NFL but that is a lot to assume.
Still waiting on the first round of cuts. Curious if there will be any surprises.
O-line is horrible! How can a QB even look down the field, when there are 5 guys in the backfield. Kalil is lucky he is a first round draft pick, because he hasn't played to earn a roster spot. AD likes to run without a full back anyway.
Kevin Williams is ok. Hyperextended knee and bruised bone. At least no surgery.