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Peterson disappointed about lack of support from Vikings, unsure about return
Posted on 2/19/15 at 8:21 pm
Posted on 2/19/15 at 8:21 pm
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Peterson told ESPN on Thursday night he is "still uneasy" about the prospect of returning to the Vikings in 2015, saying the organization working with the NFL to put him on the commissioner's exempt list last September made him question how much support he had from the team for whom he has played his entire career. The 2012 NFL MVP called that decision an "ambush," adding, "There were people (in the organization) that I trusted, who knew exactly what was said, that weren't heard from" in the decision-making process.
"It shows you can have all the loyalty toward someone and toward an organization, a fanbase, but when things really shift and it's you or the empire, they're gonna put you out on a leash," he said. "I said, 'Of course (I would love to come back to the Vikings, after a court hearing in Minneapolis on Feb. 6).' I said it. But my emotions, as far as those things I feel, those are for players like (linebacker) Chad Greenway, those guys that play the game just like me, that have the same passion I have, the same goal I have, to win a championship. That's where it comes from. It don't come from the organization. I'm not in a good place when it comes to that."
The 2012 NFL MVP spoke highly of Zimmer, saying, "I love that guy, even though I only played one game for him," and had positive things to say about offensive coordinator Norv Turner and running backs coach Kirby Wilson. But asked if his unrest with the Vikings could be solved by sitting down with key members of the organization, Peterson said, "It's way deeper than that. It's definitely not that easy. In any situation, people will say what they need to say to make things better. I discovered that a long time ago.
"I know there are a lot of people in the organization who want me back," he said. "But then again, I know the ones who don't. It's a difficult transition, and it's not just about me. I have a wife who was able to sit back and see how people in Minnesota said this and said that, how media in Minnesota took the head of the situation with my child, and were digging into things that weren't even relevant. That wasn't people in Texas -- it was people in Minnesota that dug in and brought things out. That impacted me, but most importantly, it impacted the people around me -- my family, my kids. This came from the state I love so much, that I wish to bring a championship to? This is how they treat me when I'm down and out? You kick me? My wife (and I), we've had several conversations about me returning to Minnesota, what the best options are. If I left it up to her, I'd be somewhere else today, and that's with her weighing everything. It's a lot for me to weigh; she understands that. But there are some things that I'm still uneasy about."
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Posted on 2/19/15 at 8:22 pm to Bench McElroy
He is justified in feeling this way. Vikings said frick him.
Posted on 2/19/15 at 8:23 pm to Nonetheless
I don't know, man. This dumbass should be happy he is going to get the chance to play football anywhere. A lot of organizations would have dumped him already IMO. And didn't he get paid the whole year?
This post was edited on 2/19/15 at 8:25 pm
Posted on 2/19/15 at 8:26 pm to Bunk Moreland
Sounds like he may be setting up Minnesota for the blame when he signs with Dallas haha
Posted on 2/19/15 at 8:26 pm to Bench McElroy
He'll go for 2500 yards behind the Cowboys line this season.
Posted on 2/19/15 at 8:27 pm to Bunk Moreland
He will be a Cowboy next year.
Posted on 2/19/15 at 8:34 pm to Bench McElroy
Literally every Vikings FO guy has come out and said they want him back
I think Peterson is posturing for Dallas
I think Peterson is posturing for Dallas
Posted on 2/19/15 at 8:34 pm to GalvoAg
AP in Dallas would be, well....bad news for the NFL
Posted on 2/19/15 at 8:35 pm to GalvoAg
Lynch traded to Browns
Murray to Seattle
AP to Dallas
Vereen to Minny
Ingram to Pats
Murray to Seattle
AP to Dallas
Vereen to Minny
Ingram to Pats
Posted on 2/19/15 at 8:37 pm to Chad504boy
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Ingram to pats
Although this would complete the complete trade rampage in the Ingram draft trade.... No thanks
Posted on 2/19/15 at 9:08 pm to Bench McElroy
Peterson would really whip the competition behind the Cowboys offensive line. That would be a good switch for him.
Posted on 2/19/15 at 9:10 pm to Bench McElroy
Word is he is a Cardinals lock
Posted on 2/19/15 at 9:29 pm to Nonetheless
Posted on 2/19/15 at 9:31 pm to lsu480
Would be an unstoppable backfield. Peterson for the majority and Ellington to break free. That'd be ultra fun to watch.
Wish he'd go to the Ravens if Forsett decides to bounce though...!!! Go Ravens!
Wish he'd go to the Ravens if Forsett decides to bounce though...!!! Go Ravens!
Posted on 2/19/15 at 9:36 pm to forksup
I really haven't heard that anywhere I am just wishful thinking!
Posted on 2/19/15 at 10:06 pm to Nonetheless
Welcome.to Dallas mr. Peterson
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