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Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota VikingsNews | Statistics | Utilization | Depth Chart Vikings | Peterson absent from OTA Thursday Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson was not present during the team's organized team activity Thursday, June 4, according to head coach Brad Childress. Vikings | Peterson has added muscle Chip Scoggins, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said he has lowered his body fat, added six pounds of muscle and now weighs 216 pounds. Vikings | Peterson not worried about fumbles Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson was asked about his league-leading nine fumbles in 2008. Peterson said, "When I watched the film, it really wasn't the guys, the blows they were hitting [me with]. It was me being careless with the ball, trying to go the extra yard. Get to the end zone, because that's my mindset. There's so many things I can work on. Fumbling the ball, that's not my main concern at all. I do a good job holding onto the ball. I guess you could argue from last year, but that's definitely not my main concern." Vikings | Peterson still looking to add weight Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said he currently weighs around 217 pounds, which is the weight he was at the end of last season. He said he still would like to get to 225 pounds. Vikings | Peterson says team attitude has changed Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said he senses a new attitude around the team after they made the playoffs last season. "From me being here going into my third year with the guys I came in with, just a different focus as far as mindset. Being able to get the taste of the playoffs last year, I think that it's opened eyes from guys and it's OK, 'We really can make a run.' Just the focus. I see guys in here working out hard and there's really just like a different vibe in the locker room," Peterson said. Vikings | A. Peterson a big fan of Favre Rick Alonzo, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said during an interview with ESPN that he knows "it's a possibility" that retired QB Brett Favre might sign with the team. Peterson said, "Just him coming in, the leadership he would definitely bring, a guy that's well respected, been around the league a long time, I'm a big fan of him. I grew up watching him, just loving the passion he played with. That would be something he would definitely bring to the locker room." Vikings | Peterson expected to take part in offseason program Sean Jensen, of The Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson is expected to be in attendance at the start of the team's offseason program Monday, April 6. Vikings | Could start extension talks with Peterson Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings could begin contact extension talks with RB Adrian Peterson in the coming months. Peterson has three years remaining on his contract. Vikings | Houshmandzadeh thinks he can do damage in Minnesota Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports free-agent WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Bengals) elaborated in an interview with ESPN that he could have great success playing alongside Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson. "If I can play with Adrian Peterson, can you imagine what I would do getting one-on-one coverage?" Houshmandzadeh said. "I'm going to win 98.6 percent of the time with one-on-one coverage with him in the backfield." Vikings | Peterson named FedEx Ground Player of the Year The NFL has announced Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson has been named the FedEx Ground Player of the Year. Also see 07/01 - Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings | Feature LinksFantasy Football Draft Guide FREE Fantasy Baseball
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