Q. What's the keythat needs to happen on Thursday when you spend time meeting at Winter Park?
A. "I'm not sure yet. I think we're just going to get in, talk about some football and stuff. Philosophies. That type of stuff."
Q. There is question about how well you wouldaccept a third-down role behind Adrian Peterson. Is that something you would be willing to step into or would you have a problem with it?
A. "Idon't [have a problem with it]. I know Ican catch the ball really well out of the backfield, can run routes and that's something that I've always looked for as Igot older in my career. Being able to fall back on that. Not having to carry the ball as much. Ithink that's what was lost in San Diego because Iwas the only guy that could really carry the ball 20 times. So my third-down role was reduced. So now I'm looking for that. It's something Ican do and Ican fit in well."
Q. When was the last time you played regularly on third down?
A. "Actually, this was the first year that Ididn't play onthird down."
Q. How much can you help Adrian Peterson develop?
A. "I think as far as learning how to be a professional on andoff the field. Having beenthrough a lot of stuff that he's going through, Icould kind of help him go through it without any headaches. Also, just the approach to the game and also the offseason. Ithink I could help him out a lot."