The Facts: According to ESPN.com's Ben Goessling, the Vikings will again try to get Peterson involved in the passing game, especially as they try to use him in the shotgun more effectively than they did last year.

Diehards Line: Goessling added the veteran running back said he wanted to be a better receiver after last season, and he has been working to improve there in the offseason. Peterson led the NFL in carries in 2015 at age 30, and while the Vikings carved out a larger role for Jerick McKinnon at the end of the season, HC Mike Zimmer doesn't necessarily see it leading to a reduction in Peterson's carries in 2016. Zimmer also admitted after the season he thought Peterson would have more catches than the 30 he posted. Receiving has never been his strong suit, but Peterson could do more.