Adrian Peterson Indicted

[pbmax]

I think he is back this year. Whether Minnesota still wants him is another question all-together.

A lot depends on Goodell and if he wants to wait for the court case to play out. If they hand down a suspension now, he's back this season.

[Joemailman]

Peterson activated for Sunday:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...to-play-sunday

"Today's decision was made after significant thought, discussion and consideration. As evidenced by our decision to deactivate Adrian from yesterday's game, this is clearly a very important issue. On Friday, we felt it was in the best interests of the organization to step back, evaluate the situation, and not rush to judgment given the seriousness of this matter. At that time, we made the decision that we felt was best for the Vikings and all parties involved.

"To be clear, we take very seriously any matter that involves the welfare of a child. At this time, however, we believe this is a matter of due process and we should allow the legal system to proceed so we can come to the most effective conclusions and then determine the appropriate course of action. This is a difficult path to navigate, and our focus is on doing the right thing. Currently we believe we are at a juncture where the most appropriate next step is to allow the judicial process to move forward.

"We will continue to monitor the situation closely and support Adrian's fulfillment of his legal responsibilities throughout this process."

Peterson's case will also be reviewed by the league under the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy.

[pbmax]

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 1h
Goodell hired 3 senior advisors – Lisa Friel, Jane Randel and Rita Smith – to shape @NFL’s domestic violence and sexual assault policies.


Something about those names seems a little off for the NFL, but I just can't quite put my finger on it ...

[Joemailman]

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 1h
Goodell hired 3 senior advisors – Lisa Friel, Jane Randel and Rita Smith – to shape @NFL’s domestic violence and sexual assault policies.


Something about those names seems a little off for the NFL, but I just can't quite put my finger on it ...

Playbooks are being replaced by annual subscriptions to O Magazine.

[Guiness]

Vikings now saying AP will play this coming week-end, it was just a one game time-out while they 'evaluated the situation'. I think the evaluation was 'we los

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/15/vikings-owner-says-adrian-peterson-will-play-this-week/

[Joemailman]

The fact that the Vikings are activating him doesn't mean the NFL can't suspend him. I think the Vikings are simply throwing this into Goodell's lap.

[Cheesehead Craig]

The fact that the Vikings are activating him doesn't mean the NFL can't suspend him. I think the Vikings are simply throwing this into Goodell's lap.

Exactly correct. They are going to play him until the league says no. Besides, he's their entire offense and only chance at winning games.

[hoosier]

If AP is the difference between 6-10 and 3-13 then I say let him play out the season.

[MadScientist]

The fact that the Vikings are activating him doesn't mean the NFL can't suspend him. I think the Vikings are simply throwing this into Goodell's lap.

Exactly correct. They are going to play him until the league says no. Besides, he's their entire offense and only chance at winning games.

There's also a limit to what the Vikings are really allowed to do in this case:

...the CBA was reconfigured in 2006 specifically to prevent teams from putting players on ice for reasons unrelated to skill or health (thanks to the T.O. case in Philly)...

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...g-for-a-while/

The Vikings are playing this the way the rules are written.

[3irty1]

With our luck Jerry Richardson will follow suit just in time to activate Greg Hardy when we play the Panthers. Then Goodell will issue a suspension right after he gets 4 sacks in the game.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Peterson activated for Sunday:

This is going to go over like a Led Zepplin

[Harlan Huckleby]

The fact that the Vikings are activating him doesn't mean the NFL can't suspend him. I think the Vikings are simply throwing this into Goodell's lap.

Maybe. But it is a terrible PR move for the Vikings.

[pbmax]

There's also a limit to what the Vikings are really allowed to do in this case:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...g-for-a-while/

The Vikings are playing this the way the rules are written.

Vikes could go for 4 games on conduct detrimental to the team.

[Joemailman]

This is going to go over like a Led Zepplin

It's a tough situation. They're probably Dazed And Confused.

[Cheesehead Craig]

This is going to go over like a Led Zepplin

Still waiting for the Vikes to go with the Immigrant Song and video for when the players take the field.