Adrian Peterson Reaches Plea Deal, Pleads No Contest to Misdemeanor

[LT Profits]

It is not impossible for him to be cleared to return the NFL this season, but it is far from a given and there are several obstacles in the way first.

Adrian Peterson pleads no contest to misdemeanor charge

[pavyracer]

Biggest obstacle is he is out of shape from all the pot smoking orgies he had been having the last 2 months on Vikings dime.

[sweep]

no respect for guys that hit women or children, should do a few months in the can imo

[jjgold]

He will not play again this year
Goodell would get slammed

He wants no part of it

[Wrigley]

NFL could still hand down a suspension he has been on paid leave

[jjgold]

I say NFL gives him at least 10 games minimum

They need zero controversy here

[stevek173]

Bring him to Miami he can have all the drugged out orgies he wants and we can win the superbowl

[GUMMO77]

Orgies keep you in good shape.

[Axman3000]

Peterson pleaded to misdemeanor reckless assault which is far from a felony. He was effectively suspended for 10 games for a misdemeanor which will cause problems for the NFL. His lawyers will absolutely crush the NFL on this issue if he is not reinstated immediately. The NFL is punishing Peterson more for a level of crime that others are punished much less for (especially for a first offense). People need to realize that this has nothing to do with how wrong his crime was, but keeping him suspended pretty much will set a standard for all other players that end up with misdemeanor charges.For better or worse we have to look at this from a legal standpoint because that is how this problem will be solved.

[Vinnie Paz]

“@RapSheet: Adrian Peterson pleads no contest. He will pay a fine of $4,000, serve 80 hours of community service, be placed on probation.”

[Bluehorseshoe]

Biggest obstacle is he is out of shape from all the pot smoking orgies he had been having the last 2 months on Vikings dime.

Not good for a slash type running back.

[chico2663]

Peterson pleaded to misdemeanor reckless assault which is far from a felony. He was effectively suspended for 10 games for a misdemeanor which will cause problems for the NFL. His lawyers will absolutely crush the NFL on this issue if he is not reinstated immediately. The NFL is punishing Peterson more for a level of crime that others are punished much less for (especially for a first offense). People need to realize that this has nothing to do with how wrong his crime was, but keeping him suspended pretty much will set a standard for all other players that end up with misdemeanor charges.For better or worse we have to look at this from a legal standpoint because that is how this problem will be solved.

you are wrong there. As long as they are paying him he has no gripe.Remember when vick had all those peta characters outside gates; all the children advocates are going to go nuts. I see him telling minn to keep paying him and they try to sneak him back next year. just my opinion.

[MexicanStallion]

I still think AP is finished for this season, but we will see what the next step is.

[mpaschal34]

we'll see how many leagues I get him on waivers....if it's a lot, then i'm sure he will miss the rest of the season.

[LordVodka]

Poor guys season is ruined because of how he chooses to discipline his child.

[Axman3000]

you are wrong there. As long as they are paying him he has no gripe.Remember when vick had all those peta characters outside gates; all the children advocates are going to go nuts. I see him telling minn to keep paying him and they try to sneak him back next year. just my opinion.

A football player wants to play football and his lawyers (along with the players union) will make sure he will play football. Vick was convicted of a felony which allows an easy path to suspension. The NFL has given Peterson a 10 game suspension for a misdemeanor charge which is a lot harder to justify from a legal standpoint. The only way Peterson isn't playing is if he chooses not to play and as a professional athlete he is probably ready to get back on the field. Regardless of how people feel about Peterson, the NFL is pretty much stuck with reinstating him.

[Vinnie Paz]

Just grabbed him off waivers. Question now is if reinstated, does Minnesota GM choose to even activate him....?????? Hope I didn't waste my time here cause I could've had Sanchez whom I really wanted. Regardless APs upside can't be ignored

[slacker00]

Poor guys season is ruined because of how he chooses to discipline his child.

What did a 4 year old do to deserve being beaten in the testicles? I'd never even heard of that. AP is a sociopath.

[Smoke]

What did a 4 year old do to deserve being beaten in the testicles? I'd never even heard of that. AP is a sociopath.

You never been kicked in the nads before? GTFO

[jjgold]

He is not going to be reinstated

What he did was 50x worse than what Rice did

He is a bigger animal than Rice ever was

[Smoke]

Bunch of pussies in this thread. Thats why kids these days have no respect. They never got the belt or tree branch. Had they did things would be different.

[jjgold]

Smokey he is a sick man, eventually he would of killed one of his kids

Hitting kids makes them worse in life

Plenty of ways to teach them respect but violence proven not to work

SMOKEY I was whipped with milk weeds by bullies when I was young and make me an angry guy

SMOKEY STAY OUT OF MY WAY TODAY

[Smoke]

Smokey he is a sick man, eventually he would of killed one of his kids

Hitting kids makes them worse in life

Plenty of ways to teach them respect but violence proven not to work

SMOKEY I was whipped with milk weeds by bullies when I was young and make me an angry guy

SMOKEY STAY OUT OF MY WAY TODAY

Bullies dont whoop your ass to discipline you

Bullies prey on those who are weak

[Auto Donk]

Poor guys season is ruined because of how he chooses to discipline his child.

indeed.... good thing all this political correctness didn't exist when I grew up..... my dad would've been fired and we'd been homeless...

[slacker00]

You never been kicked in the nads before? GTFO

My parents never opened my legs and beat me in the crotch with a stick at 4 years old. Yours did?

[Cross]

Looks like he will be back to terrorize da bears.

[chico2663]

A football player wants to play football and his lawyers (along with the players union) will make sure he will play football. Vick was convicted of a felony which allows an easy path to suspension. The NFL has given Peterson a 10 game suspension for a misdemeanor charge which is a lot harder to justify from a legal standpoint. The only way Peterson isn't playing is if he chooses not to play and as a professional athlete he is probably ready to get back on the field. Regardless of how people feel about Peterson, the NFL is pretty much stuck with reinstating him.

really. Didn't know smoking weed or failing a drug test were felonies. Just like driving on a highway; playing in the nfl is a gift and not a right. When this came out , I was a.p. advocate but was told by a lawyer friend just this statement. I think I remember alot of corporate sponsors threatening to pull their money from vikes. From a legal standpoint the nfl will be better served to wait til next year.

[trytrytry]

Bunch of pussies in this thread. Thats why kids these days have no respect. They never got the belt or tree branch. Had they did things would be different.

what things could be different? Are not the adults who were beaten with the branch you are so fond of in charge of things now???? thats what you want different right?

[stevek173]

Rumor going around he will have to run all plays with leaves in his mouth and will be spanked by their cheerleaders before every game

I say it's fitting punishment except I'm jealous of the 2nd part

[slacker00]

Rumor going around he will have to run all plays with leaves in his mouth and will be spanked by their cheerleaders before every game

I say it's fitting punishment except I'm jealous of the 2nd part

The 2nd part wasn't "spanked by cheerleaders", it was being "punched in the nuts" by a defensive tackle. LOL

[lakerboy]

My parents never opened my legs and beat me in the crotch with a stick at 4 years old. Yours did?

obviously in his case. the guy is from flint, michigan.

[slacker00]

obviously in his case. the guy is from flint, michigan.

I've seriously never heard of genital beating of small children before this. Does the Catholic Church approve?

[Axman3000]

really. Didn't know smoking weed or failing a drug test were felonies. Just like driving on a highway; playing in the nfl is a gift and not a right. When this came out , I was a.p. advocate but was told by a lawyer friend just this statement. I think I remember alot of corporate sponsors threatening to pull their money from vikes. From a legal standpoint the nfl will be better served to wait til next year.

The drug offenses were specifically pointed out in the contract players signed and Josh Gordon had repeatedly violated the policy in the contract. The reckless assault is a one-off misdemeanor for Peterson so this is light years away from what Josh Gordon did as far as the contract is concerned. On top of that the drug test Peterson was administered was not connected to the NFL so this probably couldn't be used against him. Even if it could it would only be one offense of the zero tolerance policy. It's a right to play in the NFL if a player signed a contract and has followed the contract without violation. We can talk all we want about what should be done but at the end of the day it's going to be Peterson's lawyers vs. the NFL.

[TankHankerous]

Hopefully he doesn't play again this year, I'm tired of having this pending for almost two damn months!

Peterson wont Play ML (-120) Adrian Peterson to play in another game for the 2014 - 2015 NFL regular season and playoffs - $100 Max - Any wagers made after public knowledge will be cancelled Scheduled : 09/19/14 3:00 PM (EST) Accepted: 09/18/14 8:31 PM (EST) Sport: Football - NFL - Props (#19922) Ticket #: 97009823 Risk/Win: $120.00/$100.00 Outcome: Pending

$120.00

$100.00

[ManOfValue]

What happened to the good ole "Don't spare the rod and spoil the child"?