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Adrian Peterson's remarkable talent gives him the ability to break off long runs at any time. But it appeared he looked for the big play too often late last season, instead of taking small, safe gains. Peterson can use training camp to work on being more patient and letting plays develop in front of him. Teams loaded up to stop the Vikings' run last season, and now Peterson must make adjustments of his own.

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July 26, 2008  09:27 AM ET

Anyway, next story...

July 26, 2008  09:46 AM ET

This is the Year of the Viking.

July 26, 2008  09:52 AM ET

He's going to create some solid replay moments this season.

July 26, 2008  09:53 AM ET

With virtually no passing game last year, the jig was up.

July 26, 2008  09:54 AM ET

The funny part of the whole article is the bit on Visanthe Shiancoe ...Anybody who saw him flounder with the Giants knew what he was...Still cannot believe they signed him to that contract....

July 26, 2008  09:57 AM ET

As long as he puts up fantasy points for me, he can do what he wants

July 26, 2008  10:18 AM ET

AP is a major talent.

July 26, 2008  10:50 AM ET

Peterson is going to keep on breaking records... and the "VIKINGS" are going to win the "SUPER BOWL"!

July 26, 2008  10:51 AM ET

In the military it's called "shift fire"....7 lineman on the line will help defense him. Maybe.

July 26, 2008  10:58 AM ET

Loki64... "the "VIKINGS" are going to win the "SUPER BOWL"!
That would be a first......sorry, had to throw that out there...

July 26, 2008  11:17 AM ET

Whatever.. he is a stud and only over running that may bring injuries will dictate his career..Vikes win superbowl??? No. They will get better but it will take time and a solid QB with a few adjustments in D to expect that. Might look at the division as a hopeful shot this year.

July 26, 2008  11:25 AM ET

if the vikings win the superbowl i'll eat my computer, AP is only great player

July 26, 2008  11:27 AM ET

How can the Viqueens win a SB without a QB.

July 26, 2008  11:39 AM ET

How can the Viqueens win a SB without a QB.
Schmitty3 | 07/26/08, 11:27 AM

How can GB?

July 26, 2008  11:52 AM ET

This just in: using team nicknames to make fun of teams shows that you are a homer, and that you have second-grade intellect. Obviously this story is a bunch of crap, since he averaged like over 6 ypc last year. This is like telling Adam Dunn he needs to hit more singles and less home runs. It's stupid.

July 26, 2008  11:54 AM ET

also Peterson's most obvious and biggest flaw is his susceptibility to injury, NOT the fact he uhhhh breaks really long runs and is a threat to score every time he touches the ball and averages 6 yards per carry.

July 26, 2008  12:17 PM ET

its going to be a great year for the Vikings, he had take some of those small places and make them into big plays the way he goes... he shouldn't listen to writers like this.. he IS ALL DAY

July 26, 2008  12:21 PM ET

Biggest flaw eh? That is VERY common rookie flaw. Who is to say he is going to have the same issue?

July 26, 2008  12:35 PM ET

All Day, baby...All Day!

 
July 26, 2008  12:49 PM ET

I thought the biggest flaw would be having a girls name!

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