Hey, the Pro Bowl is a joke. We've already established that. But maybe something decent is coming of it — the chance to see and hear Adrian Peterson in a more relaxed environment.

Peterson was mic'd up at a recent Pro Bowl practice, and the Vikings' website has the corresponding video/audio.

There's something oddly intriguing about watching Peterson take a half-speed handoff from Eli Manning … or interact with Packers fullback John Kuhn … or explain to fellow Pro Bowlers just how cold it was during the Vikings' 10-9 loss to Seattle in the playoffs.

Here's the link to the full video.