Adrian Peterson has found a new home in the NFL after signing a one-year contract worth the veteran’s minimum of $1.015 million with the Washington Redskins. All Day is 33, but he still strongly feels that there’s more he could do for a team than just providing wisdom for his younger teammates in the locker room.

When Peterson spoke with TMZ Sports back in March, when the running back was still looking for work, the future Hall of Fatmer pointed to his recent stint with the New Orleans Saints last year as evidence of how willing he is of playing the role of a tutor to his teammates just like that he did with Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram.

“I had the opportunity to mentor Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram as well. I felt like what I brought to the team during OTAs and training camp. It was clear to see that they stepped up a level for those guys. But being a mentor, that’s being a veteran. That’s what it’s all about as well. I’m happy to contribute to a team. I’m not a selfish player. I’m all about accomplishing that ultimate task of winning a championship by any means necessary. So, being able to go in and help a youngster as well, I’m game for that.”

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But Peterson clearly wanted to play and that sitting and watching Kamara and Ingram carry most of the load in the Saints’ backfield did not sit well with him, paving the way for his trade to the Arizona Cardinals after just four games in New Orleans. That mentality hasn’t changed for Peterson, who was keen on having a significant role on a team prior to joining the Redskins.

“I want to go in and really help a team, and I could do that mentally, but obviously physically if I’m able.”

With Washington nursing a number of hurt running backs, Peterson comes in as a stopgap solution to the team’s backfield personnel woes.

Last season, Adrian Peterson played in 10 games and rushed for 529 yards and two touchdowns on 156 touches.