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Free-agent running backs that would spark Bills run game

By Aarron Van Buren

Lions running back Adrian Peterson runs by Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney during the first half of the 37-35 loss to the Vikings at Ford Field on Sunday, January 3, 2021.Lionsminn
Lions running back Adrian Peterson runs by Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney during the first half of the 37-35 loss to the Vikings at Ford Field on Sunday, January 3, 2021.Lionsminn /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 03: Running back Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins runs for a 90-yard touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 03: Running back Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins runs for a 90-yard touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Free-agent running backs that would help the Bills: Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson comes in first on this list, and here’s why. Peterson is still managing to do a good job as possible even on some of the worst-off teams in the league. In the past three seasons spent between Washington and Detroit, Peterson has put up over 2,500 yards rushing and 19 touchdowns. Not bad for a guy who’s going to be 36 years old heading into the 2021 season. His time in Washington was highlighted by this 90-yard touchdown run in which Peterson became the oldest player to score a 90 yard (or longer) touchdown.

Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll will most likely stay in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) to keep everything open, as that’s where Buffalo operated 71% of the time last year. Although the bulk of his success came in 22 personnel (2 TE, 2 RB, 1WR) earlier in his career, getting him in some zone, zone-stretch concepts where he can gain speed would be of most benefit to him at this point in his career. Peterson has had a bad history of fumbles, but in a limited role, these can be minimized.

If he can do decent in Detroit and Washington on non-playoff teams, just imagine what he can do for this Super Bowl contender.

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