Adrian Peterson Reinstated

[Raptorman]

Although, I am still wondering when the NFL will re-visit his punishment like the Court ordered it to do.

[Purple bruise]

Although, I am still wondering when the NFL will re-visit his punishment like the Court ordered it to do.

Come on man don't rain on our parade

[Mothman]

Although, I am still wondering when the NFL will re-visit his punishment like the Court ordered it to do.

They appealed the ruling so I guess they will get around to figuring out what to do next when the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals reviews the case. i don't think that's supposed to happen until October.

If I recall correctly, all that's at issue for Peterson himself at this point is whether he'll get some of the money forfeited in fines (on the basis of Henderson's ruling last Fall) back. If I'm wrong about that, perhaps someone could provide more accurate info.

[PurpleMustReign]

If anybody is curious, this is our second most posted in topic. The first being the stadium thread.

Ever? Thats impressive!

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[Crax]

Glad he's back, and also glad the Vikings didn't give him more guaranteed money as well. I don't think Peterson was ever going to truly hold out and lose any big checks.
http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Zulg ... ense060215

[DK Sweets]

Ever? Thats impressive!

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I think that it speaks to the growth of the board. I know that I lurked for about 5 years before I joined, so I know there are people watching. It's nice to see so many of us posting, even with the loss of some members after the board went down last year.

[Purple Domination]

How many posts were in the Favre thread when he unretired to come play for us? I remember that being a long one at the time.

[Pseudo Everything]

Vikings have scheduled a press conference with Zimmer and Peterson today at 2:30. I suppose they almost have to do this given all the controversy but I sort of wish they would skip it. The media gaggle will be foaming at the mouth for something sensational. Just hope Peterson stays on script and doesn't start talking like he tweets.

[Crax]

Vikings have scheduled a press conference with Zimmer and Peterson today at 2:30. I suppose they almost have to do this given all the controversy but I sort of wish they would skip it.

I think "Operation: Rebuild Peterson's Public Image" is starting now.

Tom Pelissero ‏@TomPelissero now16 seconds ago
#Vikings annual playground build is tomorrow. If Adrian Peterson shows, good chance to present new image of him back in the community.

[NDVikeFan]

I'm glad he is back. I still hate what he did, but he paid his dues to the NFL and to the courts so who am I to judge.

Even though this was played by Petersons camp about as bad as it could have ever been, I hope we can just put it all behind us now and concentrate on football.

Got to hand it to Zimmer and the Vikings. They played it well.

Now let's play football! 104 days until we play SF on MNF!

[dead_poet]

@christomasson Adrian's dad says Vikings made no promises to son “Vikings say he has a contract & he can play for us or nobody So we’re going to play ball"

‏@christomasson Adrian Peterson's dad: "Adrian is his own man and he makes his own decisions. He came in on his own.''

@christomasson Adrian Peterson dad Nelson says layoff won't matter: "He’s the best. He was born great. So he’s ready to go. He never gets out of shape.''

@CharlesRobinson Adrian Peterson respects Zimmer immensely. I think when Zimmer said the "us or nobody" thing, it really hit home.

http://blogs.twincities.com/vikings/201 ... love-game/

[Purple bruise]

Man I think that he is the perfect coach for this team

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... h-vikings/

[Purple bruise]

A couple of takes on why AD returned to the team: http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/vide ... 0382358444

http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/vide ... d39ee6cfc2

[dead_poet]

@AlbertBreer I've said this on the air a few times: Bottom line is getting Adrian Peterson back in the building was, end-to-end, a Mike Zimmer operation.

@AlbertBreer Zimmer kept the lines of communication open with Peterson going all the way back to September. Thru the exempt list. Thru the suspension.

@AlbertBreer There was acrimony between Peterson and Vikings officials, namely COO Kevin Warren. Zimmer was able to maintain trust/respect thru all that.

[dead_poet]

FWIW there's a 2:30 news conference today with Zimmer and Peterson (presumably separately). No word on if that's going to be streamed but I'll post some Tweets.

Edit: I think this is the link to watch the presser: http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/vide ... 768422f834