Ex NFL Coach & GM - Cowboys Easy Choice Is Adrian Peterson

[Stash]

If that means trade, you can count me out.

Zero chance of that. Nobody is touching that crazy contract.

 

[Stash]

http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/02/06/adrian-peterson-suspension-hearing-nflpa

Yeah Doty saw AP's casee Friday and has yet to decide. Seeing Doty's decisions of the past and the stupidity of the former Goodell process, I like AP's chances at a win.

Me too.

And this April 15th date is clearly just a spite move that anyone with a functioning set of eyes can see right through.

 

[LatinMind]

The problem is that as-of right now, Peterson can't apply for reinstatement until April 15th. He does not count against the Vikings cap while suspended so they don't have an incentive to cut him prior to April 15th.

People can argue the Pros and Cons of going after Peterson vs signing Murray, but they have to decide on Murray in early March at the beginning of free agency.

If they don't re-sign Murray in March, they have to do it with a plan that does not include Peterson because there would be no guarantee that they can sign him. They can't talk to him while he is under contract with the Vikings.

I don't know Mark Dominick but I know that Herm Edwards is an idiot.

That IMO gives Dallas an advantage if he is cut. Most money will be spent by teams by then, and he has said he would love to play for Dallas. I could see him in dallas more then any other place if he is cut.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

That IMO gives Dallas an advantage if he is cut. Most money will be spent by teams by then, and he has said he would love to play for Dallas. I could see him in dallas more then any other place if he is cut.

JMO, but everything out there seems to indicate that the Vikings won't be releasing him. Team President Mark Wilf, General Manager Rick Spielman and Head Coach Mike Zimmer have all said they want Peterson back. Now they could all be lying in an attempt to get something in a trade for him, but I just don't see why they would release him. He clearly will be reinstated, they have $16 million in cap space and can clear an extra $4 million by releasing Greg Jennings, so I just don't see it.

 

[Nightman]

JMO, but everything out there seems to indicate that the Vikings won't be releasing him. Team President Mark Wilf, General Manager Rick Spielman and Head Coach Mike Zimmer have all said they want Peterson back. Now they could all be lying in an attempt to get something in a trade for him, but I just don't see why they would release him. He clearly will be reinstated, they have $16 million in cap space and can clear an extra $4 million by releasing Greg Jennings, so I just don't see it.

I think if they wanted him back they would have put up a stronger fight after his plea deal. That was the time to make a stand and demand the League remove him from the suspended list and count his time off as time served with a fine. With the new stadium and the bad PR it's just time to move on. Jerrick McKinnon did pretty well as a rookie.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

If Murray walks, then draft 1 of the 2 elite rb's, and use the cap space for Murray on the defense and the draft too after the 1st rnd.

 

[Idgit]

I don't get it and never will.

Some here are salivating on a RB that has yet to be reinstated after being convicted of reduced child abuse charges. We don't know when he will be allowed to play or if he might have a relapse. Meanwhile, far more bandwidth is spent on alleged cheating that unlikely changed a game while a child was definitely harmed. All the recent flaming on ethics and morality is nothing more than a selective tool by homers that actually could not care less about such things.

For my part, if a guy is legally able to work, I'm generally not going to have a huge issue with him playing on my team. For one, we've seen time and time again how poorly reported most personal issues are. For two, you'd have to be pretty naive to think that a lot of other players in the NFL don't use fairly aggressive corporal punishment methods or are regularly involved in abusive situations in the home and it's just not reported. That's on top of whatever history of drug abuse, theft, physical abuse or whatnot some of these thousands of guys have endured or been subject to on their way to the NFL. It's a tough world out there. And I know there's a very high likelihood that several of my childhood idols on the football field have been involved in some really shady deals along the way.

Much more sensible to understand that's the case and to support the team in providing resources and examples for minimizing these situations. And Dallas does a really good job with that.

The guys that I don't want on my team are more likely to be the ones who are bad teammates or who are lazy. Though I'll admit that I made a special exception for Pacman Jones, who I just couldn't stand on reputation alone.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

I think if they wanted him back they would have put up a stronger fight after his plea deal. That was the time to make a stand and demand the League remove him from the suspended list and count his time off as time served with a fine. With the new stadium and the bad PR it's just time to move on. Jerrick McKinnon did pretty well as a rookie.

Your point of view seems to completely ignore Peterson is under contract. They don't have to play nice, because at the end of the day, the $12 million he is under contract for is more than anyone will pay. Truth is, the Vikings didn't fight it because they didn't want to take the PR hit, but at this point, no one really cares. The ball is completely in their court.

 

[Nightman]

Your point of view seems to completely ignore Peterson is under contract. They don't have to play nice, because at the end of the day, the $12 million he is under contract for is more than anyone will pay. Truth is, the Vikings didn't fight it because they didn't want to take the PR hit, but at this point, no one really cares. The ball is completely in their court.

Obviously if they want him , they just pay the 12m

I don't think they will

 

[Manwiththeplan]

Obviously if they want him , they just pay the 12m

Well, three of the 4 highest ranking officials have said they do.

I don't think they will

Maybe not, but there's no reason for them to release him when it is convenient for us. He can get reinstated today, but what's to stop them from holding him until after the draft?

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Well, three of the 4 highest ranking officials have said they do.



Maybe not, but there's no reason for them to release him when it is convenient for us. He can get reinstated today, but what's to stop them from holding him until after the draft?

Because he hasn't been a bad employee and is a beloved teammate?

 

[Manwiththeplan]

Because he hasn't been a bad employee and is a beloved teammate?

It's about leverage, the may be willing to release him if he truly wants to play elsewhere, but it won't be until the explore al options. But again, with a $12 million dollar salary, why would he want to leave? He won't make that else where

 

[Toruk_Makto]

It's about leverage, the may be willing to release him if he truly wants to play elsewhere, but it won't be until the explore al options. But again, with a $12 million dollar salary, why would he want to leave? He won't make that else where

It's not about him. It's about whether they want to pay him that.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

It's not about him. It's about whether they want to pay him that.

Well, people here still think he is the best back in the league, sure Minny somewhat thinks that too. And Minny has an up and coming QB that needs that run support.

 

[LatinMind]

JMO, but everything out there seems to indicate that the Vikings won't be releasing him. Team President Mark Wilf, General Manager Rick Spielman and Head Coach Mike Zimmer have all said they want Peterson back. Now they could all be lying in an attempt to get something in a trade for him, but I just don't see why they would release him. He clearly will be reinstated, they have $16 million in cap space and can clear an extra $4 million by releasing Greg Jennings, so I just don't see it.

I think the same thing plus he could relieve alot of problems bridgewater might have by just being in their backfield. But there's always a chance he would be released.

 

[Idgit]

Well, people here still think he is the best back in the league, sure Minny somewhat thinks that too. And Minny has an up and coming QB that needs that run support.

$13m is too much. MIN is going to want to cut that. Plus, he's a PR liability for them right now. At his age, if he won't take a pay cut, they may well release him and move on. Use the resources to improve Zimmer's defense instead.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

$13m is too much. MIN is going to want to cut that. Plus, he's a PR liability for them right now. At his age, if he won't take a pay cut, they may well release him and move on. Use the resources to improve Zimmer's defense instead.

In 2013 made $11,250,000, 2014 $11,750,000. As I said, they have an up and coming youing qb. Thye need that run support. A good young qb, best rb in the league, better offense.

 

[Bullflop]

Those coveting Peterson are self-inflicted victims of a pipe dream that is more than likely to be crushed when all is said and done. The Cowboys' organization is in a cap-induced bind to resign many of its own players, much less the elite players of other teams like Peterson. Peterson, himself, has been around long enough to know how to play the negotiating game by now. It's quite probable he's playing a head game with Minny by expounding on the notion of playing for Dallas. In the end, Dallas can ill afford to pay anything remotely in the ballpark of anything AP might be willing to settle for. Peterson to Dallas is a fantasy that simply isn't realistic.

 

[Silver N Blue]

$13m is too much. MIN is going to want to cut that. Plus, he's a PR liability for them right now. At his age, if he won't take a pay cut, they may well release him and move on. Use the resources to improve Zimmer's defense instead.

There you go that is the key imo," PR nightmare", this team lost multiple sponsorships and that state and city were up in arms. What coaches, owners, and players say are one thing what is really happening is another. If this team wants and supports their star why was no one present at APs most recent attempt to get reinstated? The fact of the matter this organization and player are going to want a fresh start. Everyone also needs to remember they have McKinin who by all accounts appears to be a bellcow in his own right.

 

[Risen Star]

That IMO gives Dallas an advantage if he is cut. Most money will be spent by teams by then, and he has said he would love to play for Dallas. I could see him in dallas more then any other place if he is cut.

Some good old fashioned tampering is in order.

If the Cowboys truly covet Peterson, you pretty much have to break that rule and get some assurance from the player that he intends to ask for his release and wants to come to Dallas.