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VikeMike wrote:From the beginning of this episode, i decided that however this turned out, I would accept the outcome. At the beginning, I felt that they would quickly come to a plea agreement, suspend Peterson for a good portion of the season, and then try to resurrect his image (even with his hefty contract). When that didn't happen immediately, I then thought whatever happened, then it was the way it should be.

I feel very conflicted about Peterson. Pity for him because his actions were so ignorant, and disappointment and anger for the very same reason. The twelve-year-old in me, I admit, wants him back running the ball. But that's such a small piece of the equation now. The adult in me would accept if he never played another down, for the Vikings or another NFL team. His actions were his alone, after all, and he has to face the consequences. I do believe in second chances, and, hopefully, I'll be able to look at him through a lens that isn't tainted, or tainted as much as it is presently, at some point. My view of him has be altered permanently, but I hope that he learns from this and become a better, more responsible parent. It doesn't rally matter what my yardstick is in regards to how I think he should move on from this, so I won't bother elaborating on it.

So, here's my point ... I can easily understand if someone doesn't want him on the team any longer. In the same vein, I understand if someone is willing to accept him back. That's what fans do. I suspect that if he returns to the field wearing purple, that I'll get excited as hell when he breaks off a big gain. But carrying the ball isn't the most important thing I'll be cheering on Adrian Peterson to do any longer.

DKSweets wrote:Of course, that isn't going to be easy. But man...does anybody remember how we felt after Week 3? Peterson had been suspended, we'd lost this board, we'd dropped 2 losses in painful fashion...I would have never expected the season to be this exciting after the bye week.

"I think this is a very fair and just resolution of this thing," Hardin said. "This is a very complicated issue socially but it was very simple from our standpoint. The facts have never been in controversy. Adrian has always said he very much regretted and hated what happened as far as the injury. He has always accepted responsibility for it. And today was a step forward in that situation."

VikeMike wrote: But carrying the ball isn't the most important thing I'll be cheering on Adrian Peterson to do any longer.

Mothman wrote: I meant to reply to your comment above yesterday. It's a great perspective. Things were looking really grim for this season in week 3 and now it's actually pretty fun and exciting. That's not only a relief, I think it's something we VMB fans really needed!

PurpleKoolaid wrote:That's all that matters, playing games, winning games. Maybe Hernandez can come back and play after prison?

TeddyB wrote: Peterson didn't get any prison time so your statement doesn't make too much sense

It is a game (that involves a lot of $) so yeah, winning is what matters mostly. It's not like you're now forced to inviting him over for a family dinner every Friday.

PurpleKoolaid wrote:That's all that matters, playing games, winning games. Maybe Hernandez can come back and play after prison?

DKSweets wrote:Spanking your kid too hard = murder.

Captain Overstatement to the rescue!

DKSweets wrote:Spanking your kid too hard = murder.

Captain Overstatement to the rescue!

Demi wrote: Spanking too hard = Beating a 4 year old with a switch a dozen times until you break the skin and leave a welt a week later.

Hey look Captain Understatement is here too!

Demi wrote: Spanking too hard = Beating a 4 year old with a switch a dozen times until you break the skin and leave a welt a week later.

Hey look Captain Understatement is here too!

Demi wrote: Spanking too hard = Beating a 4 year old with a switch a dozen times until you break the skin and leave a welt a week later.

Hey look Captain Understatement is here too!

The Breeze wrote:those two are prolific posters.