Adrian Peterson appeal denied; may consider retirement

[Pugz]

Adrian Peterson responded to Friday's ruling to uphold his indefinite suspensionwith an expected announcement that he will sue the NFL and an unexpected revelation: The former MVP says he's considering retiring to pursue his Olympic dreams as a sprinter.



"I've considered retiring from the NFL," Peterson told ESPN. "I still made $8 million this year. I've thought about getting back into the real estate (business in Texas) I'm already in. That's something I've been interested in, something I'm involved in. I've thought about getting back into that. I've thought about going after the Olympics you only live once. It might be time for me to pursue that, as well.

"I love playing football, don't get me wrong, but this situation is deeper than that. For me, it's like, why should I continue to be a part of an organization or a business that handles players the way they do? Making money off the field anyway, why not continue to pursue that (Olympic) dream and pursue other dreams and hang up the cleats?"



Peterson said he's interested in running the 200 and 400 meters. He was a track and field standout in high school, following in the footsteps of his mom, a three-time Texas state champion sprinter, and Peterson's coach has said he believes Peterson could've been an Olympic star if he hadn't pursued football.

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

Next on ESPN's 30 for 30. The rise and fall of Adrian Peterson

 

[Fuhgeddaboudit]

Yep, just retire

 

[Giantmetfan07]

For me, it's like, why should I continue to be a part of an organization or a business that handles players the way they do?

 
I'm starting to really dislike AP. He just doesn't get it... 
 
He should just retire. 

 

 

[Pugz]

 
I'm starting to really dislike AP. He just doesn't get it... 
 
He should just retire. 

 

that's what i took from it too. in his mind he did no wrong. this whole time. he does not see any fault in what he did.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

Yep. He claims they're treating him unfairly but if his letter to Goodell was summed up with "I fucked up, I'm sorry, I won't do it again, I'll seek help" blah blah blah, he'd be playing right now. 

 

[footballplaya52]

Yep. He claims they're treating him unfairly but if his letter to Goodell was summed up with "I fucked up, I'm sorry, I won't do it again, I'll seek help" blah blah blah, he'd be playing right now. 

 
yeah. waited way too long before showing fake remorse just so he could get back on the field.

 

[Sportsguy9695]

yea it would be best for him to just retire. he'd be wasting his time trying to get picked up by another team

 

[BwareDWare94]

Adrian Peterson is such a fucking rock. I seriously can't fathom how stupid he is. It's mind-boggling that a mind could be such a weakness to an individual.