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Peterson: I will have the record

Found January 05, 2013 on Sports-Glory: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Adrian Peterson,  Christian Ponder,  Leslie Frazier,  Jared Allen
TEAMS: Minnesota Vikings
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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was just 9 yards away from breaking Eric Dickerson's record of 2,105 yards rushing set in 1984.  Peterson says he will rush for 2,500 next season. Peterson spoke with NFL Network analyst Marshall Faulk about the record. "It was a terrible feeling," Peterson said. "I kind of figured I didn't break the record. I kind of assumed maybe I was 30-40 away from it. "When I heard nine, my heart just sunk into my stomach. (There were) 5-6-7 plays I was impatient or made the wrong read - I could have blew it out the water." Peterson says next season he will blow the record away. "I want to try to set the ball higher than that," Peterson said. "I want to make it the 2,500 club. "It's definitely out there. I feel like it's definitely attainable. ... Enjoy this last year because the record's going down, with ease." Peterson, who is up against Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and ...
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