June 17
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
columnist John Harris
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The great Eric Dickerson rushed for a NFL rookie record 1,808 yards and 18 touchdowns in 1983. The Vikings' Adrian Peterson, a modern version of Dickerson, set the single-game rushing record with 296 yards last season while becoming the first rookie in league history to tally two 200-yard rushing games. Three running backs were selected in the first round of this year's draft. Steelers rookie Rashard Mendenhall, the No. 23 overall pick, said he understands the lofty demands expected from his position."