The fact that Adrian Peterson thought passing a lie detector test meant somehow he didn’t beat his kid while putting leaves in his mouth, let me know that Peterson still doesn’t fully understand that his brand of punishment in 2014 isn’t going to fly. I don’t think he thinks he is doing anything wrong and that is part of the problem. Athletes at time have a warped sense of reality and don’t think the rules apply to them. In many cases that is true, but if there is anything we have learned over the years is no one is untouchable.
Adrian Peterson is going to play in the NFL again at some point, but not in 2014 and then there will probably be a lengthy suspension in 2015 since there is pressure on the league to hand down a tough suspension regardless of the legal outcome. The sooner AP comes to grips with that the better, if he wants to get back on the field ASAP.
Here is the report from ESPN.
Adrian Peterson still has not come to grips with the prospect that his 2014 season has all but officially ended and that his future in the NFL is uncertain, multiple sources have told ESPN.
Even if Peterson reaches a plea deal on a child abuse charge with Texas prosecutors, the NFL will severely discipline the Minnesota Vikings star, according to sources.
Peterson is in denial about his future, according to a team source. The Pro Bowler tweeted Friday that he passed a lie detector test, which served as further proof, according to multiple sources, that he “really doesn’t get it.”