March 2014 - Minnesota Vikings Wiretap

Vikings Want Bridgewater To Think Faster But Not Always Throw Sooner

Nov 22, 2014 10:18 PM

The Minnesota Vikings want Teddy Bridgewater to think faster but not necessarily throw sooner.

Bridgewater averages 2.56 seconds before throwing, just below the average of 2.52.

"There are times where you can just see, 'Hey, they gave us this look -- get to your next progression,'" Norv Turner said. "For a rookie, it pops up, because things are new. ... Sometimes, if he gets off something too quick, he's too early to another route, and then, it's covered, but it was going to be open if he worked there in the correct timing." 

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Adrian Peterson Ordered To Be Arrested For Admission Of Pot Use

Oct 13, 2014 3:37 AM

Adrian Peterson's bail has been revoked and prosecutors in Texas have ordered him re-arrested after admitting to recently smoking marijuana before taking a drug test on Wednesday.

According to the filing, Peterson admitted to a court employee that he had "smoked a little weed" before the test.

There likely won't be any action Thursday on the prosecutors' filing as the current judge in the Peterson case is scheduled for a recusal hearing on Friday.

 

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Bridgewater Compared To Russell Wilson By Caldwell

Oct 20, 2014 6:31 PM

Teddy Bridgewater's brief NFL play has already drawn a comparison to Russell Wilson by Jim Caldwell.

"This guy is a good player," Caldwell said of Bridgewater, per the Detroit News. "I looked at him coming out closely, and this guy can think on his feet. He can deliver the ball, he's very good in terms of analyzing defenses (and) he does it quickly.

 

"The other thing is that he gets outside of the pocket. He's like Russell Wilson."

Like Wilson, Bridgewater scrambles to make plays with his arm and doesn't just take off willy-nilly. Bridgewater has shown some of that similar ability to buy time and make plays through the air. 

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Adrian Peterson To Stand Trial Beginning Dec. 1

Oct 10, 2014 3:31 AM

Adrian Peterson will tentatively stand trial on a felony child abuse charge on Dec. 1.

Peterson did not enter a plea to the charge. Hardin's spokeswoman said Tuesday that the running back had planned to plead not guilty if he was asked to enter a plea on Wednesday.

Peterson's case might begin in November if another case falls off the docket. 

Peterson has said he never intended to harm his 4-year-old son by spanking him with a tree branch earlier this year. Prosecutor Phil Grant declined to comment Tuesday on whether the case could be settled without a trial.

If he is convicted, he could face six months to two years in state prison, though he could be placed on probation as a first-time offender. 

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Adrian Peterson To Plead Not Guilty

Oct 18, 2014 7:44 PM

Adrian Peterson will plead not guilty to child abuse charges against him if he's asked for a plea at Wednesday's court hearing.

Peterson remains on the Exempt/Comissioner's Permission List and it is unclear if he'll play again this season.

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Associates Have Only Seen Adrian Peterson Be 'A Good Parent'

Oct 7, 2014 7:42 PM

Lou Lampson, a family friend of Adrian Peterson and photographer who has documented many important personal events of his life, is willing to testify on his behalf to describe how he's witnessed him as a father.

"I would absolutely do it for him. Not just because he's a friend. Because I know," Lampson told USA TODAY Sports in a recent phone conversation. "I've never seen him be anything but a good parent. He's a stern parent, but his kids listen."

Peterson has fathered at least five children by different women, one of whom lives with him full-time. As a result, Peterson has not been involved in his kids' lives as he would like although he does care for them, according to friends.

"While he can provide for (all his kids) financially, he can't be there for them for other issues and to help raise them," said Steve Eudey, who coached Peterson in youth football, housed him for a year when Peterson's mother moved out of the school district and helped him through the college recruiting process.

"I think it bothers Adrian that he's a part-time dad to these other four kids. He's come to learn even prior to this situation that that type of lifestyle causes a lot of heartache and disappointment."

Tom Pelissero, Josh Peter/USA Today

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