Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters’ frustration following the Chiefs’ 38-31 loss to the New York Jets didn’t end immediately after the game, it appears.
According to a report by NFL Network’s Mike Garafalo, Peters also had a verbal altercation with an assistant coach on the bus during the team’s ride to airport following the game. The assistant coach was not named.
The Star reported Thursday that Peters’ suspension was related to his decision to leave the field prematurely following the flag toss. The club viewed that as a team issue, as opposed to the penalty flag toss, which it deemed a league issue that Peters was ultimately fined $24,409 for on Friday.
The NFL Network report cited Peters’ decision to leave the field as a reason for the one-game suspension coach Andy Reid levied on him earlier this week, with the verbal altercation also being a contributing factor.
The Chiefs still had a little over two minutes left to tie the game, and Peters returned to the sideline –– albeit with no socks –– as the offense made its last-gasp attempt. But the drive stalled out, and the Chiefs lost for the sixth time in seven games.
Peters’ suspension means the Oakland native will miss the Chiefs’ showdown Sunday against his hometown Raiders. He was not allowed to practice this week and will forfeit a game check. [Reply]
This probably won't go over well, but I still think it mattered that he skipped OTA's. Berry and Houston you can understand a bit. Ford bailing out early may not help him either.
Not when the defense comes in 30th, or whatever. Then you throw in the reports of Peters freelancing. Then arguing with coaches when things are not going right.
Blame whoever you must, but in any job in America when you show up your bosses, you probably should start updating the ol' resume. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Easy 6:
If this actually goes down, theres no way its about politics
It would have everything to do with his general temperment... 'can we trust this guy going forward after giving him a mega-contract?'
That's just so fucking dumb on the part of Reid though, if this is all true. Its not like he didn't do homework on the guy. Its not even like he's just an above average player either, he's been an All Pro already with only 3 seasons played. [Reply]
Remember when the Vikings gave up a 1st and two 3rds for Jared Allen, who had yet to demonstrate he knew how to not fucking bring his damn car keys to the fucking bar? [Reply]
Originally Posted by Coogs:
This was yesterday. This is gaining a lot of steam today.
“A lot of steam”
La Canfora is fucking worthless, but once you have two big reporters talking about it like him and Florio, other people are going to talk about the rumor also.
Unless Terez, Schefter, or Rapoport report it, it’s speculation. [Reply]
La Canfora is ****ing worthless, but once you have two big reporters talking about it like him and Florio, other people are going to talk about the rumor also.
Unless Terez, Schefter, or Rapoport report it, it’s speculation.
Kerwin and Miller said they have been hearing and talking about this for 2 weeks. I can't vouch for this, but I can't dispute it either, as I don't listen to them everyday. Much less listen to their whole show. [Reply]