The Facts: One follow-up on Peterson's visit with the Patriots on Monday: It included a workout, as the club put Peterson through tests/drills.

Diehards Line: As ESPN.com's Mike Reiss notes, in an offseason where they want to have the most complete information on available running backs because they have a notable need there, they wanted to see Peterson work. This thwarts the theory that perhaps Bill Belichick's sole motivation was doing a favor for someone (e.g. agent, mutual friend) by bringing Peterson to town. If that was the case, Belichick would have passed over the actual workout aspect of things, and simply had Peterson to the facility as a visitor. Meanwhile, Peterson is scheduled to visit the Saints this week.