Patrick Peterson suspended for PED’s - Suspended 6 games

[BigRedRage]

Someone said it earlier but I also think Tre Boston makes a ton of sense as Budda may be paying in the slot to start.

Tre and DJ would be a good compliment while Deonte Thompson gets used to the NFL pace of play.

we signed two FA corners and drafted murphy. I think we were planning for this all along.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

That’s not what 98.7 was referring to earlier.

They have admitted they are speculating on everything right now. I wouldn't rush to judge on anything

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

seriously. what an entitled freaking baby.

Hey... I cheated the league... now rework my contract so it doesn't effect my bottom line... even though it WILL effect the upcoming season.

*** PEDerson.

Wow...so miss 6 games for using banned PEDs--significantly hurting teams chances to win--and it's the team's responsibility to make sure you don't lose money? Really? If they do that, your suspension turns into a vacation. LMAO!

 

[JeffGollin]

Fine him for excess stupidity.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Need a new thread. Peterson: Big Cheater

 

[iLLmatiC]

Agree... I’d make him play his remaining two years or sit out. He’s no spring chicken and as you said feels the need to use enhancements in order to keep up.

Sweet another Leveon Bell, I can't wait!

 

[BigRedRage]

Need a new thread. Peterson: Big Cheater

:BIM: Pederson

 

[Vacard]

Good thing Brandon Williams is still on the roster

 

[az jam]

Dumb, dumb, dumb and he was a big brother role model to the Honey Badger. He was upset at the Cards for not renewing his contract so he wouldn't lose money. Wow, gimme a break.
He needs to look in the mirror and take the blame like a man. Very, very disappointing.

 

[iLLmatiC]

Dumb, dumb, dumb and he was a big brother role model to the Honey Badger. He was upset at the Cards for not renewing his contract so he wouldn't lose money. Wow, gimme a break.
He needs to look in the mirror and take the blame like a man. Very, very disappointing.

He was chumming it up with Darnell Dockett and TM. Bunch of big shots.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

I won't be surprised if it is Adderall

 

[TigToad]

At least the pre-draft tantrum makes sense now.

I'm not angry with PP like some seem to be. I'm disappointed, of course, both in the willingness to cheat and the tantrum when he got caught.

Now, it is time to see how he responds. I agree with whoever said, it is all on him. The recovery is all on him, too. Let's see if he can come back from this, be as dominant without the PEDs, and is willing to focus on work.

 

[DVontel]

I’ma be mad if this keep Brandon Williams on the roster more than anything.

 

[SeattleCard]

Wow. PP21. Low character moves. I hope he turns things around, but I bet he's played his last in a Cards jersey.

 

[azsouthendzone]

When Brady was suspended for 4 games in 2017 the Patriots restructured his contract to where he only made $1 million in salary that year. The rest ($13 million) was converted to a signing bonus which was protected from forfeiting in a suspension.

Brady didn't get suspended for PEDs though

 

[Cardinal]

I know the Brady situation was completely different. I was just providing an example where the team restructured a player’s contract before an impending suspension.

Maybe that’s what Peterson’s camp for hoping for.

 

[WildBB]

I won't be surprised if it is Adderall

He's saying it was related to a drug he used for his type II diabetes. That's the spin.

 

[BigRedRage]

Good thing Brandon Williams is still on the roster

We signed two FA CB and drafted one. We are fine.

 

[TJ]

Oh please TJ stop with the “he’s untouchable” BS. Rip the C off his chest & make a statement to see how bad #21 wants to be in Zona

This is strike 2 against him in the eyes of his bosses. Who has been the best WR in football for 5 years? He kept pushing buttons on & off the field & guess what happened to him. Yes, he got shipped off for pennies on the dollar. It happens bro.

Hey Pat P is a helluva CB, but imo he still doesn’t maximize his efforts to help a Big Red win on the field. He loafs on PRs, he only tackles when he wants among other things. Demanding a trade & now this? When do you dump him & call a spade a spade?

Bottom line is you can’t keep hiking your leg on your franchise & not be dealt to get what you can get. I’ll personally be shocked if he gets another deal in Arizona when his contract is up. Tick tick tick.

Oh BTW this is ALL on Pat P nobody else!!!

Patrick Peterson is the best cover corner in the game right now, one of the two most valuable players on the team, and will be enshrined in Canton when his career is over. He is also in his twenties with no evidence of decline. In fact, the six games he's going to miss will be the first six games he's ever missed in the NFL.

Barring some godfather offer from another team, trading Peterson would be a fool's errand and a completely emotional, knee-jerk response. You don't get better trading away guys like Peterson. You simply don't.

Sure, rip the C off of his chest, but trading him is just dumb. See how Oakland is coping with getting rid of Khalil Mack. Their defense was atrocious and will be bottom-tier again.

It's actually a much smarter move to extend Patrick Peterson at this point because this situation will devalue him some.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Summary of his side story third party via Bickley:

Patrick was feeling sluggish after the season due to his Type 2 Diabetes

He sought out things to raise his energy level.

He tested positive for what he took.

He went to the team and asked for help since he didn't knowingly violate the banned substances

Team said no they can't do that. He is responsible for what he puts in his body

He asked that this not come out until after his charity event

It's released right before the event

 

[Ronin]

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[Chris_Sanders]

Statement matches part of his story

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

I will say this though: how many of us on this board would be willing to take Adderall or other PEDS if we knew it would allow us to play a sport that paid seven to $10 million a year? I’m not excusing it, but that’d be pretty tempting for me to do and I consider myself a pretty ethical person.

 

[Ronin]

Bob McManaman (@azbobbymac)
5/16/19, 2:05 PM
If Patrick Peterson took a banned substance without his knowledge to combat something, this is what the NFL Players Association clearly states on its website: “The final responsibility rests with you to ensure that you do not take a banned substance."

 

[Ronin]

Kyle Odegard (@Kyle_Odegard)
5/16/19, 2:20 PM
Peterson is allowed to participate in offseason and preseason practices and games. He can return to the team on Oct. 14, following the Week 6 game against the Falcons.