[Lefty Noob]

The Associated Press is reporting that the Oklahoma Sooners are currently working on a new empty-backfield formation that features RB Adrian Peterson in the slot receiver position. Co-offensive coordinator Kevin Sumlin told the press outlet that the formation "gives us some flexibility, especially when he's catching the ball like he's catching it now and doing some things in space... [Peterson's] a viable threat in the passing game releasing him out of the backfield. Why not get him out there where he's in space already, throw him the ball and see what happens?"

What do you guys think of this plan. Will it be successful for the Sooners?

[AZAggie]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

The Associated Press is reporting that the Oklahoma Sooners are currently working on a new empty-backfield formation that features RB Adrian Peterson in the slot receiver position. Co-offensive coordinator Kevin Sumlin told the press outlet that the formation "gives us some flexibility, especially when he's catching the ball like he's catching it now and doing some things in space... [Peterson's] a viable threat in the passing game releasing him out of the backfield. Why not get him out there where he's in space already, throw him the ball and see what happens?"

What do you guys think of this plan. Will it be successful for the Sooners?

I don't think it is meant to be the basis of their offense. Just a wrinkle. Any time you can get a guy that is that good the ball in space, it is a good thing.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by AZAggie

I don't think it is meant to be the basis of their offense. Just a wrinkle. Any time you can get a guy that is that good the ball in space, it is a good thing.

Ditto...its like what the Saints are trying to do with Reggie Bush...get him the ball in space...

[tvolsfan]

It better not be their main plan, because Peterson is about the only thing keeping the offense up.

[desertrat]

Thompson had better be sure not to lead Peterson into an ambush with an errant pass. If OU were to lose him to an injury, the Sooners may as well pack it in.