Much has been said about how Ron Rivera and the Washington Redskins need a special leader like Greg Olsen.<\/p>\n
But it glosses over Adrian Peterson.<\/p>\n
Rivera and Co. made a point to keep the veteran back around despite plenty of opportunities to add younger guys in free agency or the draft.<\/p>\n
For a reason.<\/p>\n
I think its going to resonate with our younger players and theyre going to see that this is how you do it, Rivera said, according to Redskins.coms Zach Selby.<\/p>\n
Heres vice president of player personnel Kyle Smith:<\/p>\n
Every practice is a game for him. Its so important to him, hes made of the right stuff, and [hes] just a consummate pro every time he walks through that building. Having Adrian Peterson around makes the Redskins better.<\/p>\n
There is always a chance Peterson, soon to be 35, will see a reduced role next year, especially if Derrius Guice can stay healthy.<\/p>\n
But that wont matter much in the grand scheme the plan for Peterson set out by the most important planners in the organization goes far beyond his personal on-field contributions.<\/p>\n
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