I can see in APs mind how he could think that. The reality is that the contract wasn't violated or it would be null and void. However he feels, he CAN'T walk. Period.The Breeze wrote:@Irish
I doubt anyone is going to agree with the way my take has turned, but I've yet to see anything definitive suggesting AD has desired to be placed ahead of the teams security. That seems to be a source of partially informed speculation based upon individual judgements regardless of facts known and unknown.
He has an issue that he and his family feels very strongly about. An issue that has provoked in him a sense of feeling justified that the integrity of his contract has been broken, by that I mean he feels slighted in a way significant enough that he feels he can walk away from the deal with a clear conscience.
-
He doesn't work with the Wilfs or Warren, he works for them. I can clearly see a scenario in which it goes completely against his integrity to continue to do so.
I would feel the same way if I was in his shoes...if that scenario is fact.
-
Nothing they have told him so far has changed his opinion of them and has only seemed to embolden the stance of his camp.
-
We're talking about a 30 year old who has banked well over $100m and absolutely loves the game of football....and practically everyone with an opinion is suggesting this is about a few more finances and face instead of it being far simpler and more explanatory when considering his behavior.
-
To continue to assume that ownership is completely innocent in all of this and that Peterson is acting out of unprovoked malicious selfishness, traits that completely go against both camps histories, is giving credit to those who really haven't earned it....both ways.
-
They all want him back blah blah blah...of course they do! Dude gives 1000% every down, is always ready without ever needing outside motivation, finishes plays and is an absolute beast. And evidently he said just cut me I don't want your money, your contract or your team.
Now what does that really mean? A bluff? I'm saying no. He's basically giving them the same tone as he does a saftey in the open field.
-
It means that he doesn't want to work for these people any more and is willing to take significantly less money somewhere else in order for that to happen.
-
I hope to god they trade him and that it's just taking awhile to milk out the best offer they can get.
Dude does not want to be here.
Peterson may be a lot of things but I do not believe he is dishonest.
-
I dislike my employer and boss on occasion. Until something is violated in the employment contract I know I have to put up and shut up.
-
It seems that the only negative things that he has been told is that Warren wont be removed. I don't consider the Vikings saying "We wont straight cut you" as being a negative, that's a no S--t Sherlock point. Forgive me if I lack sympathy for AP wanting someone punished for doing their job I.E. cooperate with the NFL. There seems to be this benefit of the doubt that is being given to AP now while some people make out Warren and the Wilfs as hiding in the corner doing a Gollum impersonation "WE BANS THEMS! WE BANS THEM FILTHY RUNNING BACKS! *cackling laughter*. It seems like more than likely it was "Hey Warren, the NFL is getting ready to put AP on the commish list." "Oh wow, this is serious, probably for the best for now" "Yeah, this is sorta your job (dealing with the NFL) so do what they need you to" "Okay, will do" Bottom line here. AP makes a lot of money to play a game. He professes to love his coaching staff, his teammates, etc. If he is so preoccupied with who is sitting in the owners box, he needs to retire and clear his head space.
-
I fail to see how that is the Organizations fault. Publicly they have done a far better job of saying the right things than APs camp has. Unless we are going to just say that The VIkings must be lying and talking hardball s--t to APs camp, in that case there is no point in even talking about it because the counter argument to everything becomes; WILF/RICK LYING. Bottom line is AP wants out, Vikings want to honor the contract. No one needs to appease AP. If they had been saying some disrespectful stuff then maybe, but silence while the process plays out is fine IMO.
-
You are right is about more. He wants to play somewhere else. My response is tough luck if we don't get a good offer. Pro tip, don't sign a 5 year deal if your Wife HATES the state or you want to play somewhere else soon. Pro tip, don't expect GOAT contract and not to be treated like an extremely valuable piece of a puzzle. All AP wants is to have his cake and eat it too.
-
We seriously disagree here. As far as FOOTBALL operations go the Wilf's have run a pretty honest operation. They don't jerk around staff or players and they take safe routes. AP has a DOCUMENTED history of issues big and small. (massively excessive speeding tickets, Call girls charged to his charity (while he was engaged), the inability to operate a condom) I have never seen him as anything but an incredibly gifted athlete that knows he is and expects to reap the rewards. He has never once ever struck me as someone with integrity. Work ethic? Yes. Competitive spirit? Yes. Maybe even a pleasant person? Yes. But never once someone with integrity. So the short of that one is. I feel like the Wilf's have actually earned the benefit of the doubt by generally treating Staff and players with respect (caveat to that would be when the office said they WEREN'T trading Percy, maybe? But my gut tells me that was just a ploy for better picks). While AP is basically a Diva who has managed to play up to exceptions and has had no reason to act out until now.
-
I feel like am missing your point with this one. Why would we cut him? Fine, he's super serious about not wanting to play here. If we don't get good compensation for him I hope he enjoys his retirement, sincerely. He's earned it, have a great relaxing life. But why would we cut him?
-
Except he isn't. The cardinals issue is a perfect example. It has been repeatedly reported that his contract is a major issue in any trade. I have to believe that if APs First/Second choice (Cardinals) said "hey take a pay cut and we can do this" and he is super willing to take a pay cut. It would happen. As of now all indications are he wants to play somewhere else... for 13 million.
-
I believe that he is as dishonest as he needs to be to get what he wants.
If you want to emphasize Peterson's "documented history of issues" it seems unfair to overlook that a New Jersey Superior Court judge ruled 
I apologize for my role in that daily routine. It just drives me nuts to see so much angry judgment being hurled around based on assumptions, inaccurate or incomplete information, a complete misunderstanding of the situation, etc. I've really tried to be a voice of reason throughout all this, in so small part just to keep the situation from getting out of hand here again. However, I'm sure it gets tiresome so I do apologize for that.
