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As successful as Peterson's first season turned out, HC Brad Childress is confident the seventh pick in the 2007 draft will be that much better in Year 2. "There can be a ton of development," Childress said Thursday. "It will be a big offseason for him and [running backs coach Eric] Bieniemy."
Reported by the Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Two areas in which Childress wants to see Peterson progress are in his pass protection and in making reads while running the ball. Peterson, who missed two games because of a knee injury, frequently was replaced by Chester Taylor on passing downs because of concerns about his ability to pick up would-be rushers. As Peterson, the 2007 offensive rookie of the year, progresses, there will be more opportunities to use him in different situations. This could mean he and Chester Taylor will find themselves on the field more often together in an attempt to confuse opponents. Although Peterson could assume a greater workload next season, Taylor likely won't be going anywhere. The two combined to rush for 2,185 yards, and Childress called the pairing "a great changeup."
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