The Facts:
When word first emerged that Peterson will miss a pair of Saturday practices at a mandatory mini-camp due to Peterson's attendance at the fourth annual parade in East Palestine, Texas named for him, most assumed that the team had no issue with the development. Most assumed wrong. "This has the term 'mandatory' for a reason, and the work's here, period," HC Brad Childress said.
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Childress said Friday that he learned of Peterson's looming absence after reading Internet reports regarding the event, and that Peterson didn't say a word about the conflict between the parade and the practices until Wednesday or Thursday of this week -- even though the Vikings gave the off-season schedule to players "at a very early stage. ..." Per PFT's Mike Florio, the move possibly reflects Peterson's frustration over the fact that the team has yet to sign the hard-charging tailback to a long-term deal Whatever the case, we'll suggest that Childress' willingness to accept a different definition of "mandatory" for Brett Favre might undermine the coach's desire for the rest of the team -- including Peterson -- to show up.
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