Minnesota Vikings Notes, Quotes
by Sports Xchange
--Although the potential of having running backs Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor on the field at the same time could cause big problems for opponents, Vikings coach Brad Childress sounded like he plans to pick and choose his spots when he uses the two together. "At times it will make sense," Childress said. "It we feel like it can create a personnel advantage. There's only one ball to carry. ... But we're not apt to just do that just to say that they're both in the backfield at the same time."
--The Vikings are expected to wear their purple throwback jerseys in at least one home game this year. The team wore them last season against Green Bay at the Metrodome.
--While there was speculation the Vikings could have interest in recently released center LeCharles Bentley, there was no known contact between the team and Bentley's agent.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "(I'm) not as nervous. I definitely understand the offense more. (I'm) more comfortable with a lot of different things." - Running back Adrian Peterson on the biggest difference for him this year compared to 2007 at this time. This might not be good news for opposing defenses considering Peterson finished second in the NFL last with 1,341 yards rushing despite missing two games.
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