The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... Peterson has been adamant about being ready to play come Week 1. Which leads to the one question that seems to confound Peterson: What happens if Sept. 9 arrives and he is not ready to play? "I don't know how to answer that question," Peterson said. "And I struggle to even entertain it. Because that's not the way my mind is tuned in. I can't let that negativity seep in. My mindset is that I will be there. I want to be playing. Forget what everyone else says."
Reported by the Minneapolis Star Tribune
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
So Sept. 9 remains the goal until it's no longer possible. Then, if need be, Peterson will readjust. "No," Peterson asserted. "The goal is the goal. And I'm going to accomplish it. ..." Maybe. We remain skeptical. Peterson underwent reconstructive surgery on December 30. While we appreciate his desire and drive, we still believe the Vikings will take a cautious approach when it comes down to it. Indeed, while Vikings head trainer Eric Sugarman supports Peterson's urge to be ready for Week 1, he isn't crazy enough to promise it. "In reality, he is only going to be back on the field when he is functionally safe to go on the field. Not just because he wants to say, 'Oh, I did it. I'm the greatest.' There's a lot more to it. ..." And that's the reality. That said, we'll continue to follow up as needed.
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