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Vikings' Taylor to see more playing time
Coach Brad Childress said he's going to use Chester Taylor more down the stretch this season to keep Adrian Peterson fresh. Taylor had nine carries for 25 yards Sunday, and was a key factor on the team's 10-play drive in the fourth quarter, converting two third downs. "As we go through the rest ...
Adrian Peterson Sits First Two Series
Adrian Peterson Sits First Two Series
nfl.fanhouse.com — Adrian Peterson was not on the injury report this week, yet he wasn't a starter for the... Vikings today in a pivotal game at Jacksonville. The Vikings were still able to put together a touchdown drive, and Chester Taylor scored a rushing touchdown. (more) Adrian Peterson Sits First Two Series
ADRIAN PETERSON WAS LATE TO A MEETING
profootballtalk.com — We noted earlier that we couldn’t figure out why in the world the Vikings would keep running... back Adrian Peterson on the bench for the first two series of today’s game. FOX reported during the game both that Peterson had a cold and that ... (more) ADRIAN PETERSON WAS LATE TO A MEETING
Peterson was late for meeting
blogs.startribune.com — JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – Coach Brad Childress said that running back Adrian Peterson was held out of the... Vikings’ first two offensive series today because he was late to a team meeting on Saturday. “It’s just how we do ... (more) Peterson was late for meeting
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Black and Blue all over: Game night
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog — ... Childress plans to use backup tailback Chester Taylor more down the stretch, writes Rick Alonzo of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. ...

VIKINGS-JAGUARS ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com — ... because he didn’t throw the ball away after leaving the pocket. The Vikings plan to use RB Chester Taylor more even if Adrian Peterson shows up to all the meetings on time. Jaguars WR Troy Williamson didn’t get to beat up Brad Childress or ...

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Childress sends Peterson, Vikings a messageLatest Sporting News Articles for NFL 11/25/2008
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- It would have been easy for Brad Childress to let this one slide.His...
Childress sends Peterson, Vikings a messageThe Seattle Times: Sports 11/25/2008
It would have been easy for Brad Childress to let this one slide.
Childress sends Peterson, Vikings a messageBoston.com -- Football news 11/25/2008
It would have been easy for Brad Childress to let this one slide. His Minnesota Vikings were preparing for a game they absolutely needed to win in a situation -- on the road and outdoors -- where they have struggled historically.
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It would have been easy for Brad Childress to let this one slide. His Minnesota Vikings were preparing for a game they absolutely needed to win in a situation - on the road and outdoors - where they have struggled historically. So when star running ...