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According to ESPN's Kevin Seifert, if all goes as planned, Peterson will play a much bigger role in the Vikings' downfield passing game than in previous years.
Reported by ESPN.com
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After spending four seasons in a West Coast, zone-blocking scheme, Peterson appears invigorated by the potential of new OC Bill Musgrave's offense. "The RB is definitely asked to do a lot more," Peterson said. "I'm excited about it. [There are] different formations, different looks that a RB has outside of the box. I'm excited to get this installed in my mind, this playbook, and get out there on Sunday to showcase the new Vikings offense. ..." Peterson wants to be on the field for every play, but obviously the Vikings will need to establish both a backup and some potential relief on third down as well. Conventional wisdom suggests it will be Toby Gerhart, a second-round pick in 2010 who ran for 322 yards in limited service as last season. But Seifert has an eye on fourth-year pro Lorenzo Booker, a late addition last season who could also return kickoffs. During full-padded goal-line drills, Booker hit the holes quicker and more decisively than Gerhart, who seems to need time to gather a head of steam.
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