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Peterson drew a big crowd of reporters after practice and the All-Pro RB said his fumble problems last season were "mental." "Basically it’s that simple," he said. "Just mentally being aware of my surroundings at all times. Knowing guys are definitely throwing those extra punches to knock it out it at all times. So just mentally knowing that I have it high and tight at all times."
Reported by the Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Peterson went on to explain he needs to focus more on carrying the ball high and tight. "When I was holding it low it gives those guys that space to be able to punch up and knock the ball out at times. Bring it up high. Keep it high and tight. Just getting back to the way it’s taught and the way you’re supposed to carry the ball. It’s pretty simple. ..." Peterson lost six of seven fumbles during the regular season in 2009 and then had two fumbles (none lost) in the NFC title game. It will be interesting to see if the intense efforts to improve his ball security yield the desired results -- without changing Peterson's hard-running style.
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