ANALYSIS/OPINION:
After showing contempt for Adrian Peterson before Sunday’s loss at Philadelphia, Redskins coach Jay Gruden doubled down on the disrespect afterward, claiming that having the future Hall of Famer in uniform will be a “week-to-week” decision.
That was the insult on top of the indignity, the putdown on top of the affront. Peterson was fit but declared inactive against the Eagles, making him a healthy scratch for the first time in his 13-year career.
With players’ availability being so fickle in the NFL — where a change of plans is always one play away — Peterson’s odds of suiting up for the home opener improved exponentially by Monday.