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When it comes to the Adrian Peterson news cycle, perhaps nobody has been more connected and accurate over the last few months than Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports. Robinson is still keeping the drama alive, even late at night on a holiday weekend, and he is reporting that Adrian Peterson is still pressing for a trade out of Minnesota.
When Adrian Peterson skips this week’s organized team activities for the Minnesota Vikings, he will attempt to send an unmistakable message to the franchise: He wants to be traded.
For Vikings fans that have been paying attention over the last nine years, Peterson skipping OTA’s is not a shocking development, but this story doesn’t end with that opening paragraph.
Robinson says that a source within Peterson’s “inner circle” contends Peterson has not wavered in his desire to play elsewhere and feels he has made his wishes clear to the Vikings organization during their face-to-face meetings.
The move to skip OTA’s will cost Peterson a quarter of a million dollars and the source says there is no certainty Peterson will attend June’s mandatory minicamp or even training camp in July.
This same source claims that Peterson’s contractual situation is not a driving factor and that for Peterson it has “never been about the money.” That source claims that his discontent is personal in nature and that he’s “adamant” about playing somewhere else.
With potential preseason injuries to other premier running backs, a frantic round of preseason moves that have yet to play out, and a mid-season trade deadline seemingly miles away… it is not likely that trade speculation ceases until Peterson is actually traded.
Until that time comes, and if that time comes, reports like these will almost certainly be a frequent occurrence.
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Jerry...it starts with a 1st rounder. Anything less, don't bother asking. In fact, make it a 1st and a 3rd and we'll go from there.
It was really sweet for nearly a month not having to hear about this- the more AP's camp keeps this in the news, the more apathetic I come for trading him,
Jerry said he willing to send a 1st for next year- maybe have to up that a lil (like a 3rd) and I will be happy.
I forgave him for spanking his child and getting a little carried away. We all make misstakes. But when the Vikings paid him 9 Million last year have said they want him back at 13 Million and he is actting like he is this is what is getting hard to forgive. To the point know just do not care if traded, plays or sits out this year. He has brought all this on himself and is getting bad advice and not smart enough to figure that out. So so sad!!!
All I want to know Bill, is who is the moron that 'disliked' your comment?
(Pretty good evidence AD reads VT.)
Mr. Schwandt, you left out the fact that at least one member of Vikings management colluded with the NFL to force Peterson to sit out for the entire year.
He has no leverage, the Vikings should stay the course.
barry sanders. Play here or play nowhere. unlike Sanders, he's all about his stats. He's not retiring. I doubt when week one rolls around, he'll sit.
Let him sit and lose money. ..don't trade that cry baby. ..
Sit his ass for the next 3 years...See how that adds to his legacy and career. I have no time for ignorance and stupidity and this guy would make the Hall of Fame in either.
But you apparently have all the time in the world for self-righteousness, punishment and cutting your nose to spite your face.
I think everyone is missing the point. He feels betrayed. He is showing that he holds trust as something more valuable than money or fame.
This is admirable, people. His priorities are truly the priorities you've always wished sports stars had.
He is showing that he doesn't accept responsibility for what he did,and he wants to blame others for the mistakes he made.
"he doesn’t accept responsibility for what he did" - I'm sorry, I must have missed the part about Peterson denying the charges, failing to apologize to his son and refusing to follow the directives of the responsible Texas authorities.
"he wants to blame others for the mistakes he made" - My apologies but I seemed to have missed, again, where Peterson blamed, um, anyone else, for his taking a switch to his son's behind, resulting in the injuries we've all heard about. I was under the impression that he cooperated with the Texas authorities when the contacted him and, while justifying his actions on the basis of how he was brought up, did not seek to shift the blame onto...the league, the team or its fans, all of whom nonetheless reacted as if he had committed a crime against decency and against them, personally.
He is the reason he's in this predicament. I place no higher value on anything as I do taking responsibility for your actions and manning up and facing the tough questions. He's trying to run from his problems instead of being a man and admitting them. His wife wants out because of the dozens of other women he's done here. That's the reason she wants out. Again, issues he brought on. Betrayed? The Vikings tried to reinstate him IMMEDIATELY. Then after the huge uproar from the country, they had to suspend him. It was a PR nightmare. Brought on by his actions. Now he's not being a man and facing it. He's trying to run away.
King,
He may feel betrayed, but most think falsely so. There is no doubt that Peterson created his own problem. Why, I ask WHY would anyone think the Vikings are under any way obligated to trade or release him? He is under contract and paid better than any other RB. AP needs to get over himself and play. If he decides not to report, unless we get a kings ransom....he can sit for 3 years.
Ah yes, the sanctity of that holy of holies, "THE CONTRACT." Would that employers, corporate or public, treated contracts the way sports fans always seem to want players to treat their contracts, instead of ignoring them, breaking them or running to the courts every time they want some concession. Heaven forbid an employee ever even think of re-negotiating a contract or demanding concessions given a change in circumstances. Nope, employees must be punished, PUNISHED, I say, anyway, anyhow.
I forgot to note that AP wanted to play last year but was denied the opportunity by the NFL and Vikings management. But never mind any feelings of betrayal he might have, never mind the complete absence of due process, he needs to just "get over himself and play" for the team and fans that didn't stand up for him and demand fairness.
Gods, are you all such sheep in your own personal lives?
The Vikings tried to reinstate him IMMEDIATELY. Week 3.
inflated egos, greed and love of money ruin so many great things
That's as concise a description of the NFL owners and main office as I've ever seen. Congratulations.
If Adrian feels so betrayed, than come out and tell your side of the story. Adrian most likely has nothing that is serious enough to make sense. He is most likely embarrassed and wants to run away from his problems. He feels if he has a new jersey. New people to back him it will be easier to forget. Problem is, mature people know you can never run from your problems.
Please see my replies to Jim and Mr. Schwandt, above.
Wow, no article about the great thing Randy Moss did this weekend, but another stupid AD article. Hmmmmm!!