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Vikings OC: Peterson showing no signs of slowing down

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

At 31 years old, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is reaching the point in his career when Father Time begins to win the fight, especially at his position.

But Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner said Wednesday he's seen no indication that Peterson is declining.

"From this camp, I have not seen anything," Turner said, according to Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. "He's got burst. He's got such a quick start and we know he's powerful in breaking tackles and running through. He finishes runs out here. We've all seen him take off and run the length of the field. … Obviously, it's training camp. But he keeps such good care of himself. And we did a good job last year of taking care of him through the season. He doesn't look like he's slowing down to me."

Despite a league-high 327 carries in 2015, Peterson showed no ill-effects of the heavy workload, rushing for 1,485 yards and 11 touchdowns.

The Vikings don't appear to be concerned with overworking Peterson, as Turner said recently that he hopes to give the 10-year vet at least 20 carries per game.

- With h/t to Pro Football Talk

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