jodcon Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 People thought I was nuts 2 years ago when I said they should trade Peterson and Allen for a bunch of draft picks and start rebuilding the right way...how's that looking now? It's never easy being a Vikings fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 The Vikings could not have handled this worse but at least they finally showed some stones...even though Goodell has none.Talk about bungling this from the get-go...total organizational ineptitude. I wonder what new evidence came out between yesterday and this morning that led the Vikings to reverse their decision? Hint: none. I'm no fan of Keith Olbermann, but he's totally correct here: the National Free-fall League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 The smart move for Peterson may be to cop a plea to a misdemeanor charge, and some sort of probation tied to anger managment or parenting, or a deferred prosecution agreement, to resolve the case. He's probably paying his attorney over $600/hour, so he'd better get his money's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I wonder how much influence the league had here and if they kind of stepped in behind the scenes and told the Vikings to do this or I they really just didn't anticipate the backlash because what really could have changed from Monday to now. The question becomes does AP try to take a plea deal at the October date and try to get back on the field this year or does he continue to try to fight and go through the whole trial and miss the whole season while getting paid. I watched the Olbermann show yesterday for the first time yesterday and it will be the last time I do. Watching the segment on AP yesterday he definitely got what he wanted even though some of the things he said about the AP situation were not close to correct but overall why do people watch his show regularly? He definitely seems to think he is above everybody and seems to have no problem letting everybody know that. Looks like the Vikings have an 11 CT press conference and the Wilfs are finally expected to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Some interesting NFL player reaction today: ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk · 58m Reggie Bush is pro-Adrian Peterson, pro-spanking http://wp.me/p14QSB-9zGo Brad Galli @BradGalli · 2h Calvin Johnson said the way he'll discipline his children will be a private matter. He said putting hands on a woman is not a private matter Carlos Monarrez @cmonarrez · 2h Calvin Johnson: "I'm going to discipline my children. And can't nobody tell me how to discipline my children." Darren Wolfson @DarrenWolfson · 1h Captain M. passionate: "I don't get it. He not guilty of anything yet. ... He should be able to play. ... Been treated unfair." #vikings Darren Wolfson @DarrenWolfson · 58m In a locker room full of scripted answers, Munnerlyn let loose. Said Adrian is a great father. Said he was disciplined same way as a kid. Master Tesfatsion @MasterStrib · 1h Captain Munnerlyn, who grew up in Mobile, on AP's discipline: "I don't see the big deal. People are blowing it out of proportion." #Vikings Master Tesfatsion @MasterStrib · 20m Munnerlyn: "If Adrian wasn’t in the limelight,I don’t think this would be coming up at all bc you raise your kids how you raise your kids." Master Tesfatsion @MasterStrib · 1h Everson Griffen on Peterson: "It hurts. We all want the guy to play." #Vikings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I wonder how much influence the league had here and if they kind of stepped in behind the scenes and told the Vikings to do this or I they really just didn't anticipate the backlash because what really could have changed from Monday to now. The question becomes does AP try to take a plea deal at the October date and try to get back on the field this year or does he continue to try to fight and go through the whole trial and miss the whole season while getting paid. I watched the Olbermann show yesterday for the first time yesterday and it will be the last time I do. Watching the segment on AP yesterday he definitely got what he wanted even though some of the things he said about the AP situation were not close to correct but overall why do people watch his show regularly? He definitely seems to think he is above everybody and seems to have no problem letting everybody know that. Looks like the Vikings have an 11 CT press conference and the Wilfs are finally expected to speak. The guy was too outspoken for MSNBC, kinda tells you all you need to know. (before the politics get into it, yes, FOX is just as bad on the other side) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 The guy was too outspoken for MSNBC, kinda tells you all you need to know. (before the politics get into it, yes, FOX is just as bad on the other side) Real journalism died with Walter Cronkite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 jodcon is right It's never easy being a Vikings fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 People thought I was nuts 2 years ago when I said they should trade Peterson and Allen for a bunch of draft picks and start rebuilding the right way...how's that looking now? It's never easy being a Vikings fan. You know, this could work out in the Vikings favor. If they tank this season (and there is a good chance they will), they'll get another high draft choice in the 2015 draft. They will get the unexpected opportunity to add another impact player to the roster. And since I believe AP has played his last game in purple, I think it's time to think about making an offer to Jerry Jones for his services next season after this season is over. Jones is one owner who won't care about all the controversy surrounding Peterson; all he cares about is getting big attractions to fill that stadium of his. If Michael Irvin can do some of the things he did as a player, anything is possible with Jerry Jones. I hope they are thinking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 People thought I was nuts 2 years ago when I said they should trade Peterson and Allen for a bunch of draft picks and start rebuilding the right way...how's that looking now? It's never easy being a Vikings fan. I was in that group as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Vikings release Jerome Simpson who was already serving a 3 game suspension after his latest misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession and driving with an open bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 I'm curious about the pictures being released of Peterson's child -i've read they were released illegally & no doubt made the case blow up. So who is going to get sued over the pics ? - I think he was wrong but can't help but feel he would still be playing until it went to court Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Vikings release Jerome Simpson who was already serving a 3 game suspension after his latest misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession and driving with an open bottle. It's like a gong-show with this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Threads are getting shut down on this site more frequently than teams are banning their own players! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Welcome to the Teddy Bridgewater era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Horrible penalty call on Munnerlynn there and it is a gamechanger as the drive is extended and the Saints take advantage and score. Munnerlynn had Brees wrapped up and threw him to the ground if the ref doesn't want that to happen all he has to do is blow the whistle when Brees gets wrapped up otherwise it is a guessing game for the defense. Then they allow Brees to jump up in someones face and shove him but refs think that's okay because QBs are harmless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Overall, I think Bridgewater looked fine in his first regular season action. Looks like he'll have to carry the load until Cassel's turf toe heals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choyt3 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 It's not turf toe. http://www.kfan.com/onair/vikings-blog-38526/breaking-matt-cassel-fractures-foot-out-12785149/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 No touchdowns against the second worst defense in NFL I watched the Roosevelt documentary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Definitely looks like it will be up to Bridgewater and the passing game to produce points for this offense as the running game has been virtually non-existent the last 2 games against a couple teams who weren't real great against the run in their previous games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Horrible penalty call on Munnerlynn there and it is a gamechanger as the drive is extended and the Saints take advantage and score. Munnerlynn had Brees wrapped up and threw him to the ground if the ref doesn't want that to happen all he has to do is blow the whistle when Brees gets wrapped up otherwise it is a guessing game for the defense. Then they allow Brees to jump up in someones face and shove him but refs think that's okay because QBs are harmless. That call was absolutely brutal. Brees was not down by contact and the tackler himself was already on the ground. It wasn't his fault that Brees went down hard. Why don't we just give QB's two flags that defenders can try to grasp for? Flag football just for the QB position. Ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 That call was absolutely brutal. Brees was not down by contact and the tackler himself was already on the ground. It wasn't his fault that Brees went down hard. Why don't we just give QB's two flags that defenders can try to grasp for? Flag football just for the QB position. Ridiculous. Not to defend the call, but I think referees are being pressured by the league to watch for anything that even looks like roughing the passer and then throw the flag. Some balance needs to be found with this or this will become flag football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Not to defend the call, but I think referees are being pressured by the league to watch for anything that even looks like roughing the passer and then throw the flag. Some balance needs to be found with this or this will become flag football. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4152jH1UeHk I'm not a Vikings fan but I've watched this 100 times and still fail to see what the tackler did wrong here. He's falling down on his back himself...what's he supposed to do to make sure Brees doesn't break free as opposed to joining him on the turf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4152jH1UeHk I'm not a Vikings fan but I've watched this 100 times and still fail to see what the tackler did wrong here. He's falling down on his back himself...what's he supposed to do to make sure Brees doesn't break free as opposed to joining him on the turf? I agree with you, but the league is determined to stamp out Roughing the Passer at any and all costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I agree with you, but the league is determined to stamp out Roughing the Passer at any and all costs. If that's a 15 yard penalty and a game-changing call, then THIS should be a 2 game suspension. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY-ns-LZpqM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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