Peterson Still Pushing Weight Gain

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson wants to bulk up this off-season to help with the wear and tear of the NFL's rugged regular season. He first mentioned the idea at the pro-bowl, and the idea was met with hesitance from the team.

Three months later and Peterson is still intent on packing on weight, he plans to play at somewhere between 225 and 230lbs. Currently at 217lbs this may be a significant weight gain for a player who relies on speed. He plans test out his theory at training camp.

"Just to see how I feel," Peterson said. "Before the season starts, I look forward to having my weight up so I'll be able to see how it is when I run and cut and do things like that."

Peterson said he doesn't believe extra pounds will hamper his speed and agility, but Vikings coach Brad Childress isn't so sure.

"Well, you know what? 230 is awful big," Childress said Wednesday. "From 17 to 30, just put a 10-pound sack of potatoes on your back and think of how that works for you."