Patrick Peterson likes Vikings plan to switch to zone-heavy defensive schemes

Gallery: Leila Senaphanh-Sutton, 3, of Minneapolis walks on to the practice field with Minnesota Vikings receiver K.J. Osborn (17) at Training Camp, Sunday, August 7, 2022, at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • carlos.gonzalez@startribune.comHalfway through Sunday's Vikings practice, cornerback Patrick Peterson and safety Harrison Smith emerged from TCO Performance Center and joined teammates for full-team drills.

What appeared to be the veterans' scheduled day off turned out to be just a half day, a measure by coach Kevin O'Connell to take care of his experienced starters and one that Peterson, the 32-year-old All-Pro corner, said is helping him "feel great" entering…