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Peterson plans to be better than ever

Adrian Peterson tells ESPN that he doesn't want to "encounter" any delays en route to his goal of playing in the Vikings' season opener. His ultimate goal is to come back 110 percent better than he was before. Once he does he wants to help the Vikings win the NFC North, get back in the playoffs and win a championship.
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Adrian Peterson tells ESPN that he doesn't want to "encounter" any delays en route to his goal of playing in the Vikings' season opener. His ultimate goal is to come back 110 percent better than he was before. Once he does he wants to help the Vikings win the NFC North, get back in the playoffs and win a championship.

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