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Adrian Peterson's return gives Vikings plethora of backfield options

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  • Ben Goessling, ESPN Staff Writer Close
    • Previously covered Vikings for St. Paul Pioneer Press
    • Also covered Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Wild and Washington Nationals
    • Twin Cities native and University of Minnesota graduate
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MINNEAPOLIS -- As Kirby Wilson tried to make the best of his first season with the Minnesota Vikings, wondering if he'd ever get the chance to work with Adrian Peterson again, a serendipitous blessing was quietly developing for the running backs coach.