Adrian Peterson: NFL is like "modern-day slavery" - The Orange Mane

Taco John · 03-16-2011, 12:31 AM

Adrian Peterson took part in a new online reality show called "Double Take" recently and he did some interviews to accompany his appearance.

ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert provided a link to a transcript of an interview Peterson did with Doug Farrar of Yahoosports.com. In the interview, Peterson reportedly referred to the NFL as "modern-day slavery" and that players are getting "robbed."

This was in reference to questions about the NFL lockout. Peterson conducted the interview soon after the players union decertified last week.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/vi...118019104.html

cutthemdown · 03-16-2011, 12:33 AM

Then what do we call the real slaves? Hell there are probably more slaves right now then there was during the black slave trade.

What an idiot that is enough for me to side with the owners. Not to NFLPA, tell Adrian Peterson to shut his Clinton Portis.

Shananahan · 03-16-2011, 12:50 AM

Maybe it's all a meta joke to promote the show, causing everyone to do a double take and become slaves to comments about slaves on Double Take.

http://doubletake.powerbalance.com/

It's a comedy series, right?

Doggcow · 03-16-2011, 12:51 AM

Wowwwwwwwww

Killericon · 03-16-2011, 01:09 AM

I've lost all affection for purple jesus.

ZONA · 03-16-2011, 01:26 AM

I don't think the slaves of the past were complaining about getting robbed of a % of what they were paid. Nah, they complained about much more petty stuff like um, getting beat, raped, killed, worked till they dropped, etc..

And Mr. Peterson can simply walk away if he doesn't like it. The slaves of the past had no such luxury.

What a stupid ass statement that was.

Shananahan · 03-16-2011, 01:34 AM

The slaves of the past got to construct amazing buildings and structures which have been around for thousands of years, though. All these modern slaves get to do is pay higher taxes while trying to make a couple Pro Bowls.

Pseudofool · 03-16-2011, 01:38 AM

He's a fool for making the comparison, but I don't doubt his frustration in moving the actual chains of the business and getting paid such a small portion as opposed to people who simply have money to be an owner, and may not labor at all.

Requiem · 03-16-2011, 01:52 AM

Adrian Peterson should shut up. If he wasn't in the NFL, he might have the intellectual capacity to run a cash register at McDonalds.

This is where Ryan Grant came in and pretty much made a fool of Adrian. I'd expect a 4.0 GPA graduate of Notre Dame, like Grant, to be able to use common sense. Of course that would be void in a guy like Peterson, who barely scrapped by the academic minimum to keep his scholarship and eligibility on the playing field.

TDmvp · 03-16-2011, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZONA

I don't think the slaves of the past were complaining about getting robbed of a % of what they were paid. Nah, they complained about much more petty stuff like um, getting beat, raped, killed, worked till they dropped, etc..

And Mr. Peterson can simply walk away if he doesn't like it. The slaves of the past had no such luxury.

What a stupid ass statement that was.

Yup he can just walk away whenever he wants
Buy whatever he wants and from the sounds of it say whatever he wants.
He just can't stop fumbling or have a educated thought.

Schism · 03-16-2011, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pseudofool

He's a fool for making the comparison, but I don't doubt his frustration in moving the actual chains of the business and getting paid such a small portion as opposed to people who simply have money to be an owner, and may not labor at all.

It's no different from any big business though.

You think the guys who work the hardest in McDonalds are the ones who earn the most money?

No problem with the players wanting a better deal and trying to do some things to get it, but statements like this are absolutely pathetic and won't exactly be appreciated by the fans.

RhymesayersDU · 03-16-2011, 04:59 AM

This was a bad play when Warren Sapp said it 10 years ago, and it's a bad play now.

It's not going to win you any sympathy in this situation.

eddie mac · 03-16-2011, 05:00 AM

Another masterpiece from the agent driven world of pure greed. These ****ers dont want to play for the love of it anymore, it's all about green.

Kaylore · 03-16-2011, 05:10 AM

He's right. Slave owners frequently prevented their slaves from working because they were taking 60% of the profits...wait a minute...

broncswin · 03-16-2011, 05:52 AM

wow...what a douche bag...now that I think about it, he is right, I enslaved him on my fantasy football team

broncogary · 03-16-2011, 06:18 AM

It's slavery posting on this board.

long beach bronco · 03-16-2011, 06:30 AM

If some slave owner was paying me 6 million a year to be his slave, I would pick all the cotton in the fields, clean the house everyday, feed all the livestock, wash the owners feet at any time, run his bath water, run the errands, and cook all his food. This is one slave that would be smiling all the way to the bank. Just shut up and work Adrian.

colonelbeef · 03-16-2011, 06:51 AM

I am on the players' side in this dispute, but clearly Adrian Peterson is a complete moron

tsiguy96 · 03-16-2011, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by colonelbeef

I am on the players' side in this dispute, but clearly Adrian Peterson is a complete moron

yea. poor guys, only make a few million dollars a year. im gonna go make my boss open the books, then demand a raise.

TheReverend · 03-16-2011, 07:09 AM

Maybe Knowshon has sucked so far because he's just exhausted from picking cotton in Bowlen's fields all day?

jhns · 03-16-2011, 07:14 AM

The Vikings owner should show up with a whip on the first day back.

bowtown · 03-16-2011, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pseudofool

He's a fool for making the comparison, but I don't doubt his frustration in moving the actual chains of the business and getting paid such a small portion as opposed to people who simply have money to be an owner, and may not labor at all.

So then I guess Peterson is also outraged at how the employees are compensated at all the restaurants, clubs and car dealerships that are owned by players.

bronco militia · 03-16-2011, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broncogary

It's slavery posting on this board.

epicSocialism4tw · 03-16-2011, 07:44 AM

C'mon Adrian.

Im sure every average American who busts their butt everyday for the average 38K feels alot of sympathy that you have to work so hard playing a childrens game for 5 months out of the year and make the income of a corporate CEO.

Terrible.

DarkHorse30 · 03-16-2011, 07:51 AM

Oklahoma.....where young men go to school to learn how to be idiots.

Minnesota.....they elected Al Franken, need I say more?

I blame this on Obama and Farrakhan

03-16-2011, 12:31 AM	#1
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,697 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Adrian Peterson: NFL is like "modern-day slavery" Adrian Peterson took part in a new online reality show called "Double Take" recently and he did some interviews to accompany his appearance. ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert provided a link to a transcript of an interview Peterson did with Doug Farrar of Yahoosports.com. In the interview, Peterson reportedly referred to the NFL as "modern-day slavery" and that players are getting "robbed." This was in reference to questions about the NFL lockout. Peterson conducted the interview soon after the players union decertified last week. http://www.startribune.com/sports/vi...118019104.html

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03-16-2011, 12:33 AM	#2
cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,409	Then what do we call the real slaves? Hell there are probably more slaves right now then there was during the black slave trade. What an idiot that is enough for me to side with the owners. Not to NFLPA, tell Adrian Peterson to shut his Clinton Portis.

03-16-2011, 12:50 AM	#3
Shananahan Ring of Famer Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,287	Maybe it's all a meta joke to promote the show, causing everyone to do a double take and become slaves to comments about slaves on Double Take. http://doubletake.powerbalance.com/ It's a comedy series, right?

03-16-2011, 12:51 AM	#4
Doggcow Rebel Laughs At Unbelievers Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8,298 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Wowwwwwwwww

03-16-2011, 01:09 AM	#5
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	I've lost all affection for purple jesus.

03-16-2011, 01:26 AM	#6
ZONA Ring of Famer Liquid greatness in every packet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,356 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	I don't think the slaves of the past were complaining about getting robbed of a % of what they were paid. Nah, they complained about much more petty stuff like um, getting beat, raped, killed, worked till they dropped, etc.. And Mr. Peterson can simply walk away if he doesn't like it. The slaves of the past had no such luxury. What a stupid ass statement that was.

03-16-2011, 01:34 AM	#7
Shananahan Ring of Famer Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,287	The slaves of the past got to construct amazing buildings and structures which have been around for thousands of years, though. All these modern slaves get to do is pay higher taxes while trying to make a couple Pro Bowls.

03-16-2011, 01:38 AM	#8
Pseudofool Cynic at Large Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Kingdom of Solipsism Posts: 2,886 Adopt-a-Bronco: Me?	He's a fool for making the comparison, but I don't doubt his frustration in moving the actual chains of the business and getting paid such a small portion as opposed to people who simply have money to be an owner, and may not labor at all.

03-16-2011, 01:52 AM	#9
Requiem ~~~ ~ ~ ~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Division Posts: 19,515 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gilgamesh	Adrian Peterson should shut up. If he wasn't in the NFL, he might have the intellectual capacity to run a cash register at McDonalds. This is where Ryan Grant came in and pretty much made a fool of Adrian. I'd expect a 4.0 GPA graduate of Notre Dame, like Grant, to be able to use common sense. Of course that would be void in a guy like Peterson, who barely scrapped by the academic minimum to keep his scholarship and eligibility on the playing field.

03-16-2011, 04:59 AM	#12
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,812 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	This was a bad play when Warren Sapp said it 10 years ago, and it's a bad play now. It's not going to win you any sympathy in this situation.

03-16-2011, 05:00 AM	#13
eddie mac Ireland's No1 Bronco Eddie Mac 87 gone but never forgott Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: IRELAND Posts: 15,572 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rod Smith	Another masterpiece from the agent driven world of pure greed. These ****ers dont want to play for the love of it anymore, it's all about green.

03-16-2011, 05:10 AM	#14
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,005 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	He's right. Slave owners frequently prevented their slaves from working because they were taking 60% of the profits...wait a minute...

03-16-2011, 05:52 AM	#15
broncswin God I love those Broncos Bring back the hardware Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Broncos Fantasy Land Posts: 2,016 Adopt-a-Bronco: three amigos	wow...what a douche bag...now that I think about it, he is right, I enslaved him on my fantasy football team

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broncogary Horse Player and Dimwit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 5,745	It's slavery posting on this board.

03-16-2011, 06:30 AM	#17
long beach bronco Registered User "I'm your Huckleberry" Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,017 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	If some slave owner was paying me 6 million a year to be his slave, I would pick all the cotton in the fields, clean the house everyday, feed all the livestock, wash the owners feet at any time, run his bath water, run the errands, and cook all his food. This is one slave that would be smiling all the way to the bank. Just shut up and work Adrian.

03-16-2011, 06:51 AM	#18
colonelbeef Purge the McScandals! Ben McDaniels needs a new family Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 3,856 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ben McDaniels	I am on the players' side in this dispute, but clearly Adrian Peterson is a complete moron

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TheReverend www.PatrickTurley.org ^ buy this... twice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 32,963 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mike Shanahan	Maybe Knowshon has sucked so far because he's just exhausted from picking cotton in Bowlen's fields all day?

03-16-2011, 07:14 AM	#21
jhns I'm all up in your face but you still can't C me! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 12,405 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	The Vikings owner should show up with a whip on the first day back.

03-16-2011, 07:44 AM	#24
epicSocialism4tw Tebowing the long haul all the way to the title Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TX, USA Posts: 37,072 Adopt-a-Bronco: Champ Bailey	C'mon Adrian. Im sure every average American who busts their butt everyday for the average 38K feels alot of sympathy that you have to work so hard playing a childrens game for 5 months out of the year and make the income of a corporate CEO. Terrible.

03-16-2011, 07:51 AM	#25
DarkHorse30 Smith Rules Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,091 Adopt-a-Bronco: wolf pot roast	Oklahoma.....where young men go to school to learn how to be idiots. Minnesota.....they elected Al Franken, need I say more? I blame this on Obama and Farrakhan