Vikings refuse to release Adrian Peterson

[Risen Star]

I could live with that because we are in WIN NOW MODE.
Still would hurt to give up a first round pick.
But if it would get us to the Super bowl.....

I don't think they'd trade our 1st straight up for Peterson but if its something like our 1st for Peterson and their 2nd, it might be possible.

Still a long shot though.

 

[Tawney88]

He wasn't coming here anyway. Who cares. Dallas isn't trading for him or at least shouldn't trade for him. It would stupid to take on his contract and give up a pick or picks. AP to Dallas was mostly fan fiction to me anyway.

 

[alicetooljam]

They are just doing everything they can to get something heading into the draft. I think he'll be cut after the draft and before training camp...they don't want to pay him that much and he aint going to take a pay cut cause he doesn't want to be there.

 

[Risen Star]

I mean would you trade down from 27 to 45 for Adrian Peterson? I would. Especially when you see what's there at 27.

 

[tyke1doe]

I expect Dogra and Peterson to take it to the next level and come out publicly and explain their side of the story, stating clearly that "Adrian Peterson no longer wants to play for the Minnesota Vikings".

I think any team that obviously forces a player to stay after that looks pretty bad.

And desperate.

But it has happened before. Teams (owners) don't care, especially when they have the power. They'll let him sit out. Yes, the Vikings can be that vindictive.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

They are just doing everything they can to get something heading into the draft. I think he'll be a June 2nd cut...they don't want to pay him that much and he aint going to take a pay cut cause he doesn't want to be there.

Nude sig lol
Where does kraken tie in to Hardy?

So... cut June 2 and gets how much $$$
If after... how much $$$

 

[tyke1doe]

I have to believe this is posturing by the Vikes. I don't see them paying $13M to a disgruntled back that brings all sorts of baggage with him. But they're not in a rush to cut him either so they may as well see if they can squeeze picks out of some clown before doing so. In the end, no GM in the league is likely to fall for these shenanigans and Peterson is likely to be a late cut (maybe even a training camp cut). By that time, most teams will have made other plans at RB and the market for Peterson (likely to be limited already, as it was for Hardy) will have largely dried up. We'll see if the Cowboys try to add him to the fold on the cheap when the time comes.

If Peterson hits the dry market, it will get wet pretty quickly.

 

[alicetooljam]

Nude sig lol
Where does kraken tie in to Hardy?

Not sure what you mean here??? Nude sig? you know hes called the "kraken" right?

So... cut June 2 and gets how much $$$
If after... how much $$$

Yeah I edited that, it appears doing it after June 1st gives no real relief (assumed he'd have a lot of dead money, but not according to overthecap.com)...but I still think it happens sometime after the draft...whether or not the Cowboys are interested remains to be seen.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Not sure what you mean here??? Nude sig? you know hes called the "kraken" right?




Yeah I edited that, it appears doing it after June 1st gives no real relief (assumed he'd have a lot of dead money, but not according to overthecap.com)...but I still think it happens sometime after the draft...whether or not the Cowboys are interested remains to be seen.

Autocorrect, "nice" sig. Yeah, but what's the story? Just curious.


So how much anyways??? $$$

 

[Tabascocat]

Autocorrect, "nice" sig. Yeah, but what's the story? Just curious.


So how much anyways??? $$$

He is just a goof, heh. He donned nick-names to his line and called himself "the Kraken". He likes playing around

 

[Idgit]

Nude sig lol...

Why does your autocorrect keep changing words to 'nude,' I wonder.

 

[BoyzfanfromPGH]

My question is did Stephen know about this before perusing Greg?

 

[Stash]

But it has happened before. Teams (owners) don't care, especially when they have the power. They'll let him sit out. Yes, the Vikings can be that vindictive.

Do you remember any, post salary cap? Because I can't.

 

[Silver N Blue]

Seems like if we want AP, we're going to have to wait deep into the summer to get him. I was hoping to have this resolved by the draft.

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/...-to-release-adrian-peterson-agent-says-031815

Lol

 

[tyke1doe]

Peterson's a great player and all, and I'd be all over him at the right price if he were a FA, but I have to say, if I were a Viking fan, I'd be getting pretty ticked at the stance he's taking towards that organization. He's got his pride, and he's probably right that there are some in the organization that don't support him, but where's the responsibility he's taking for his actions here? He's the one who put the club and the league in a horrible position re: the PR impact. It cost the team sponsorship dollars and was a massive distraction last season. The whole time he was collecting salary for an incident of his own doing. While I don't think he was beating his kid maliciously, he very definitely went overboard and it was just truly awful judgement.

At some point, a man has to step back and say 'yah, I created this giant mess that the organization then didn't handle well.' And then get back to work and start earning that next $12.5M next season instead of pouting because you think they ought to have had your back more than they did.

I think AP just wants out of Minnesota and sees this latest situation as a way to get out.

 

[Bowdown27]

I'm glad Vikings aren't releasing him cuz we wouldn't here the end of him. I think he's staying. Gets paid and ends up ending career there

 

[tyke1doe]

Do you remember any, post salary cap? Because I can't.

Carson Palmer and Sean Gilbert come to mind, though Gilbert was pre salary cap.
But if AP didn't play, would the Vikings be obligated to pay his salary?

 

[Idgit]

I think AP just wants out of Minnesota and sees this latest situation as a way to get out.

It kind of feels that way, doesn't it?

 

[Stash]

Carson Palmer and Sean Gilbert come to mind, though Gilbert was pre salary cap.
But if AP didn't play, would the Vikings be obligated to pay his salary?

Palmer is a pretty good example, forgot about him. (considering it was only Cincinnati and Oakland!)

 

[tyke1doe]

Palmer is a pretty good example, forgot about him. (considering it was only Cincinnati and Oakland!)

 

[JoeBoBBY]

I'd take my chances on our team being better with an unknown draft pick and 10+ million in cap space to play with than just Peterson. It's not just the pick it's the big money too.

Eventually, everyone pays. Patriots had Revis roaming around back there last year, Seattle is paying for Lynch, who will be 29 years old...,,,

And the truth is. Rookies rarely step up in a big big way. It takes them time to adjust......not to say that it doesn't happen. Look at Martin last year. But its a pretty big gamble to rely on a rookie making a big contribution.

And Age is a concern with AP. But we only need him for 1-2 years. get AP, and draft your Yeldon or the guy from UNI, in the 4th or 5th. Since this is a year deep in RBs.....


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2010
Harvey Unga Bears Brigham Young
C.J. Spiller Bills Clemson
Ryan Mathews Chargers Fresno State
Jahvid Best Lions California
Dexter McCluster Chiefs Mississippi
Toby Gerhart Vikings Stanford
Ben Tate Texans Auburn
Montario Hardesty Browns Tennessee
Joe McKnight Jets USC
John Conner Jets Kentucky
Anthony Dixon 49ers Mississippi State

2011
Mark Ingram Saints Alabama
Ryan Williams Cardinals Virginia Tech
Shane Vereen Patriots California
Mikel Leshoure Lions Illinois
Daniel Thomas Dolphins Kansas State
Demarco Murray Cowboys Oklahoma
Stevan Ridley Patriots Louisiana State
Alex Green Packers Hawaii
Roy Helu Commanders Nebraska
Kendall Hunter 49ers Oklahoma State

2012
Trent Richardson Browns Alabama
Doug Martin Buccaneers Boise State
David Wilson Giants Virginia Tech
Isaiah Pead Rams Cincinnati
LaMichael James 49ers Oregon
Ronnie Hillman Broncos San Diego State
Bernard Pierce Ravens Temple
Lamar Miller Dolphins Miami (FL)
Robert Turbin Seahawks Utah State
Rhett Ellison Vikings USC

2013
Giovani Bernard Bengals North Carolina
Le'Veon Bell Steelers Michigan State
Montee Ball Broncos Wisconsin
Eddie Lacy Packers Alabama
Christine Michael Seahawks Texas A&M
Knile Davis Chiefs Arkansas
Johnathan Franklin Packers UCLA
Kyle Juszczyk Ravens Harvard
Marcus Lattimore 49ers South Carolina
Stepfan Taylor Cardinals Stanford

2014
Bishop Sankey Titans Washington
Jeremy Hill Bengals Louisiana State
Carlos Hyde 49ers Ohio State
Charles Sims Buccaneers West Virginia
Tre Mason Rams Auburn
Terrance West Browns Towson
Jerick McKinnon Vikings Georgia Southern
Dri Archer Steelers Kent State
Devonta Freeman Falcons Florida State
Andre Williams Giants Boston College
Ka'Deem Carey Bears Arizona
De'Anthony Thomas Chiefs Oregon
James White Patriots Wisconsin
Lorenzo Taliaferro Ravens Coastal Carolina