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Hearing Rumblings of more bad news - Everson

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just what this team needs.

Is this thing STILL on?

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#1 · Sep 23, 6:01 PM
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How bad is it? They clearly missed him today...

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@"purplefaithful" said: How bad is it? They clearly missed him today...
Only rumors at this point but I have heard it's legal issues. Purely speculation though right now. 
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They clearly missed some leadership on defense,  there was a lack of anybody of the defensive side of the ball taking the reigns and settling the situation.  I said it a few weeks ago,  the defense lacks a veteran leader on the field.

The offense did them no favors,  but the D looked like dog shit once things started to slide early on.  With the amount of money on that side of the ball there is absolutely no excuSE to get taken apart like that by a rookie QB no matter what the field position the O left them in.

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https://t.co/5EiQPOb6Dy

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#5 · Sep 23, 6:09 PM
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 Maybe it's not bad news in terms of legal or the like.

Wasn't his wife expecting a baby soon?  Or did that happen already?

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Mike Zimmer says Everson Griffen has a “personal matter” right now. He missed all three practices this week with a knee injury and was not present at practice or today’s game.1:38 PM · Sep 23, 2018https://mobile.twitter.com/SamEkstrom
Something is going on with Everson Griffen that has not been reported. He missed all week with a knee injury, per the injury report, but something else appears to be an issue with him in his personal life. It is something to keep an eye on, as it looks like this Vikings team needs everybody it can to get this ship back on track to fulfill their expectations of being a Super Bowl contender. https://247sports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings/ContentGallery/Vikings-vs-Bills-Highlights-from-a-bad-loss-for-Minnesota-122416719/#122416719_5
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if the rumors of "legal issues" I heard are true, he would most likely be done for the season.
Only rumors so far so I'm not going to repeat anything but I am sure hoping they turn out to be false rumors, not just for football sake but for the sake of his family

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@"Hidalgo" said: if the rumors of "legal issues" I heard are true, he would most likely be done for the season. Only rumors so far so I'm not going to repeat anything but I am sure hoping they turn out to be false rumors, not just for football sake but for the sake of his family
I am hearing that speculation as well. I really hope that is not it. And for the same reason, beyond football I hope the best for his family. 
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where are you hearing these roumors?  are we talking peterson/ray rice type stuff or did he cheat on his taxes?

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#10 · Sep 23, 7:04 PM
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What t he f××××××%%%÷ is going on

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#11 · Sep 23, 7:09 PM
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on the skol board theyre saying shit went down at the team hotel. thats to bad. he seems like a decent enough guy.

maybe the team was reacting to losing one of their vocal guys?  hopefully Brob isnt pissed enough that he’d come back. 

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hopefully they can recoupe cap money after he fucked the team over and is cut. this team is going in a downward spiral fast.

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#13 · Sep 23, 7:26 PM
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How about we wait until the facts come out before we try and write narratives hastening his departure?

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Oops wrong link ... my bad.  No details available yet.

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So much speculation & guessing. I agree with Jimmy. Let's wait for the facts. This is from another board: "I heard through the grapevine that Griffen got into some trouble with the law this weekend. Threatened someones life, was escorted out by police. I don't think he was officially arrested, or charged with anything though. Also heard he was being evaluated at a hospital (mental health?) for 72 hours. Maybe the guy was just yanking our chain idk, seemed like it was legit news. Zim said there was a personal matter involving Griff too. I can't find any news stories about it though."

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Yeah we just have to wait and see and hope for the best. Twitter is going wild with different scenarios but I am not going to read any more tonight. I just can't stomach it right now. 

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Wasn't he the fine upstanding citizen who was arrested TWICE during one weekend? You have to be a special kind of stupid for THAT to happen.

Nothing this team's players or coaches do or say shocks me anymore. NOTHING.

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Oh man. Coach died before camp. Kicker drama. Off-field soap opera. Is it going to be one of those Viking seasons?

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The whole thing smelled funny, so I'm not surprised something is up. I hate to say its always something with this team, but.....its just not possible for Viking's fans to have nice things. 

So what I'm gleaning and sifting thru this is some kind of domestic violence issue allegedly? No police report, however. 

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