RB/WR Cordarrelle Patterson, Free Agent (1 Viewer)

[mr roboto]

Adam Theilen, a UDFA from Mankato State and practice squad guy, got nearly 1,000 yds in the MN offense last year. It's cause he can run routes, gets open, catches the ball and is exactly where he's supposed to be on every route. 

Those are CP's weaknesses. He's explosive. That's it. 

 

[cockroach]

QB, OL, inexperience - even still he was a high-end fantasy WR2 in return yardage leagues his rookie year

He had no idea where he was supposed to be.... if that's under the umbrella of ''inexperience'', okay... but I put it in the category of Cordarrelle standing in CP's way.   QB and OL weren't stopping Diggs, Theilen or Rudolph from performing. 

 

[BoltBacker]

He had no idea where he was supposed to be.... if that's under the umbrella of ''inexperience'', okay... but I put it in the category of Cordarrelle standing in CP's way.   QB and OL weren't stopping Diggs, Theilen or Rudolph from performing. 

Then why did MIN finish 23rd in scoring?

 

[cockroach]

Then why did MIN finish 23rd in scoring?

because they were dead last in rushing yards and rushing first downs. 

 

[LawFitz]

He had no idea where he was supposed to be.... if that's under the umbrella of ''inexperience'', okay... but I put it in the category of Cordarrelle standing in CP's way.   QB and OL weren't stopping Diggs, Theilen or Rudolph from performing. 

You guys keep referencing Minnesota's WR1 stats. I'm not saying CP is going to be Oakland's WR1. I won't argue that he can step into a primary WR role.

I'm saying he can perform fantasy-wise if situated as the Oakland WR3, mainly because the current Oakland offense can support high-end NFL WR3 stats. I think CP can do more with the opportunities Seth Roberts has had the last two years in Cooper and Crabtree's shadow. Add to that elite KR stats and 1-2 rushing opps per game (that have been going to Johnny Holton) and you have a potentially legit fantasy producer, who has apparently been written off by most of the fantasy community heading into this coming season.

 

[BoltBacker]

Look, I'm not saying he's a sure thing in Oakland. But I think it's laughable how many here are writing off the possibility entirely of him becoming fantasy viable there (in return yardage leagues), given the situational upgrade and his own career progression. He was the best KR in football last season, statistically. All he needs is to beat Seth Roberts for WR3 duties in Oakland to make him a viable fantasy starter.

Yeah, I would take it a step further that that. I'm not even saying either Patterson OR Roberts are viable if they are the role of the #3 WR in OAK(depending on what they do with their backfield). But when I'm looking at WR's being drafted at pick#200+ I'm interested in guys that have a chance to actually start on your fantasy football team even if it's for a few games. I look at Patterson(he just turned the ripe old age of 26 so I realize he's a has-been at this point) and I can at least envision a series of circumstances where he would be a start-able fantasy player. I look at Roberts and based on how he played last year I honestly doubt he can hold off a rookie. People can argue until they are blue in the face but 77 targets, 38 receptions, 397 yards in 16 games in one of the best offenses in the NFL.... that's just the cold hard facts of the situation. Maybe the person challenging him and making more of those opportunities is Patterson, maybe it's an undrafted rookie. If some people thinks that those numbers entrench Roberts as the #3 it's fine with me.

 

[cockroach]

I think CP can do more with the opportunities Seth Roberts has had the last two years in Cooper and Crabtree's shadow

I agree from a pure physical talent perspective, but I don't know if he can learn the system and earn the teams' trust.  A lot of us are saying he doesn't have the work ethic or head on his shoulders to claim a role on the offense that'll make him a legit fantasy producer. 

 

[BoltBacker]

You talking about Seth Roberts? I don't own any Seth Roberts shares. I'm just not convinced CP is actually better than him.

No. Actually YOU were talking about Seth Roberts and comparing him to Patterson, and I commented on your comparison.

I have never owned a single share of Seth Roberts or Patterson(what do I win?!). If anything I think this gives me a clearer perspective on Patterson than people that were burned by the ridiculous hype on him a couple of years ago or a person that rooted for him to live up to the hype as a homer. The only reason I have a strong opinion on Seth Roberts is because he had an ok '15 campaign and when Clive Walford got hurt last offseason I was monitoring Walford's health to see if Roberts might have some sleeper potential. As it turned out Walford wasn't much worse for wear and I never actually did invest in Roberts but I did follow his '16 campaign. It was pretty rough to watch. I kept wondering why TEN wouldn't deal Kendall Wright for just about ANY draft choice because it was obvious TEN wasn't going to use him and Wright could have done so much with the opportunities Roberts was ####### away every week. Admittedly there could be a dozen or more WR's that could have been added to the oak WR corp that I think might have potential based on situation alone. 

 

[Gopher State]

CP couldn't learn the MN wide receiver playbook in four years, so now people think he can learn the raider playbook in six months.  Roberts has nothing to worry about on losing his job at wr3

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Even if  the raiders just use him for KR  and gadget plays its just another piece of the SB puzzle 

 

[DocHolliday]

Even if  the raiders just use him for KR  and gadget plays its just another piece of the SB puzzle 

This is what matters.  I doubt Patterson is going to make much noise as the WR3 or WR4 in Oakland in FF.   But, Oakland should be able to have a more dynamic O with him in there.  

 

[mr roboto]

Then why did MIN finish 23rd in scoring?

Please know things before posting. 

CP was 4th on the target list. For a very good reason. 

 

[FF Ninja]

No. Actually YOU were talking about Seth Roberts and comparing him to Patterson, and I commented on your comparison.

I have never owned a single share of Seth Roberts or Patterson(what do I win?!). If anything I think this gives me a clearer perspective on Patterson than people that were burned by the ridiculous hype on him a couple of years ago or a person that rooted for him to live up to the hype as a homer. The only reason I have a strong opinion on Seth Roberts is because he had an ok '15 campaign and when Clive Walford got hurt last offseason I was monitoring Walford's health to see if Roberts might have some sleeper potential. As it turned out Walford wasn't much worse for wear and I never actually did invest in Roberts but I did follow his '16 campaign. It was pretty rough to watch. I kept wondering why TEN wouldn't deal Kendall Wright for just about ANY draft choice because it was obvious TEN wasn't going to use him and Wright could have done so much with the opportunities Roberts was ####### away every week. Admittedly there could be a dozen or more WR's that could have been added to the oak WR corp that I think might have potential based on situation alone. 

I was only talking about Roberts bc LawFitz was talking about how easy it should be for CP to beat him out for the WR3 job. I was just saying that Roberts' 2-year career has been better than CP's 4-year career, so it may not be wise to write him off so quickly. Like you, I've never been burned by CP but I saw this thread bumped and figured I'd pop in to see what it was bumped for. I had no idea anyone would be excited about him going to Oakland.

As a Crabtree owner, I wasn't overly impressed with Roberts' 2016 (and was dismayed he stole so many TDs) but I still think he's better than CP. FWIW, I agree Wright would be a nice fit as the slot guy in Oakland. If they're paying CP more than Wright then they either screwed up or didn't sign CP for that role. My guess is that they signed him more for special teams than as a WR3.

 

[-OZ-]

Interesting.  Oakland actually had the 2nd fewest Drives starting in their own 20 last year.  But they were 27th in kickoff returns (avg). And top 3 in punt returns.   I don't know what to make of all that but if CP can help their kickoffs, he's worth the price - he definitely should, after leading the league 3 out of 4 years. 

 

[Garrett]

For fantasy purposes Patterson's value is still going to be limited or boom/bust at best.

The signing makes a ton of sense though, as the Raiders have been struggling for a returner presence for years now.  Richard has certainly helped there, but he is arguably going to be their RB1 going into next season depending on free agency shakes out.

I could see defensive coordinators having some concern if/when Carr lines up in an empty backfield with Cooper, Patterson, Roberts, and Crabtree out wide.

 

[LawFitz]

WR/KR Cordarrelle Patterson analysis, how he fits with Raiders




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by Goro Burroughs  Mar 15, 2017, 9:03am PDT



Cordarrelle Patterson

6'2", 220 lbs
4.45s 40 yard
5th year
University of Tennessee


First Impressions

• Suddenness
  
• High speed change of direction is fantastic.
  
• Skills seem more like a tall RB than WR
  
• Runs better with the ball that without
  
• Explosive, gears up to full speed quickly
  
• Ankle breaker and Angle breaker
  
• Track background? when gets into open field, hits track form
  
• Small hands (9") but does not show problems with double-catching; however, often body catches (a la Darius Heyward-Bey).
  
• Run plays from RB position
  
• Lots of Screens and short/underneath routes
  
• Can run deep and seems to be very good at tracking the ball in the air
  
• Most trouble seems to be in setting up defenders, and getting into/out of breaks
  
• Despite great speed, has trouble getting separation from defenders
  
• Most success comes when he gets the ball quickly and can escape defenders
  
• Battler, hard-running mindset fits nicely with how Seth Roberts and Michael Crabtree run after catchOffensive Fit
  

Played under Bill Musgrave in 2013 and ran many of the same screen plays that Amari Cooper ran in his rookie year. Familiarity in offense, may help transition to Raiders' offense. Notably that the terminology may be same or similar (depending on how much continuity that new OC Todd Downing maintains).

Played under the following Offensive Coordinators :

Musgrave in 2013
Norv Turner in 2014-2015
Pat Shurmer in 2016 (after Turner stepped down)

Musgrave's offense grew to value flexible players. TEs that line up as WR, RBs that line up as WRs, WR that line up as RB.



Musgraves offense used a WR underneath in either a screen or fake screen; sometimes a RB filled this role. May be a nice place for Patterson.


Johnny Holton was used often for "gadget" plays which were mostly end-arounds / reverses or fakes to influence defensive leverage. Patterson may be able to fill this role and may be even more effective.

Musgrave began to use WRs lined up in the the RB position (either Amari Cooper or Michael Crabtree). The most famous example was the double wheel route combination against Houston which led to a Jamize Olawale TD. The WR never received a handoff; if Patterson were to fill this role, a handoff to him is a viable option.


Can run some of Seth Roberts' underneath routes, like the drag and short pivot routes. And may be able to run some deep routes like deep post and sideline go.


On most of the other intermediate routes, he seems much less capable than Seth and possibly even Jaydon Mickens, who has flashed some potential in change of direction routes.

Most interesting fit will be how Patterson functions in conjunction with Amari and Crabtree. Can Patterson be used to help loosen coverage by either running a deep pattern or a short one while Amari runs an intermediate one?

This may be a challenge to new OC Todd Downing to figure out how best to use Cordarrelle Patterson'sskills. Note that in his previous position as QB Coach, he has worked in Buffalo and Detroit and has worked with offenses that featured hybrid RBs :

Buffalo - Nathaniel Hackett, Had CJ Spiller (2014)
Lions - Scott Linehan, had Reggie Bush (2013), Jahvid Best (2010-2011)
Running Back-ish

Both Jalen Richard and DeAndre Washington lined up in WR positions or motioned to the WR position from the backfield often in 2016. With Patterson, the team may have 3 players that can play a hybrid RB/WRs position.

This could allow for some spread 01/11 Personnel formations to cause some matchup problems.

11 Personnel is 1 RB, 1 TE. With Jalen/DeAndre as the RB and Clive Walford as the TE and 3 WRs, it may allow the offense to set up a LB mismatch with a 5 WR formation.

Alternately, a 01 Personnel group is 0 RB, 1 TE. With Patterson and Lee Smith and 3 WRs, defenses may choose to play in 5 or 6 defensive back (Nickel or Dime subpackage). This may allow Patterson to line up as a RB (similar to how the Patriots used to line up Aaron Hernandez as a RB or how Green Bay used Ty Montgomery last year) and run against lighter defenses.


Development


Reggie McKenzie and Jack Del Rio have had a commitment to building the new Raiders' culture, a throwback culture of hard work, grinding. To that end, they have been extremely focused on bringing in high character and high effort players, particularly those that have something to prove and/or a chip on their shoulder. Players that are not just unafraid of hard work but men who are eager to address the challenge. This is one reason why they both love the UDFAs so much.

Patterson's attitude and mindset seem to perfectly fit. His first words were "I'm whatever you all need me to be." And while any player will say similar things immediately after signing their contract, reportedly, his character in Minnesota was very much true to this.

In just reviewing his play over the past few years, it's clear that he does have some difficulty running routes. This shows up with how little separation he gets in so many cases. He is certainly dynamic, athletic, explosive, and fast enough so that he should be able to get away from defenders. But there is something in his route running that allows opposing CBs to get a good read on his intentions.

There's very little deception in his routes.

For a player that is so devastating when running with the ball, Patterson struggles running without the ball.

This may stem from a difficulty in running at less than full speed. Releasing from the line and then getting into and out of breaks comes from running under control and at less than 100% speed. It is the threat of full acceleration that gets defenders to bail or bite. While it seems that Patterson tends to run at a very even, neutral speed when entering his breaks and "even rhythm" is very easy to recognize (which is why most dance music is a very even 4-4 tempo).

Amari, for instance, is very sudden and very disruptive in the way he enters and exits his breaks. His timing varies and his tempo and rhythm changes to suit his needs and we see the results when he gets a CB to run the wrong way and leave him wide open. It is very difficult to get a good read on Amari's route.

What is so odd about this is that Patterson exhibits fantastically disruptive running tempo when he is returning kicks. And we see the results when we see special teams coverage guys falling over themselves.

This may also exhibit itself in difficulties in running against zone defenses.

Amari Cooper is younger than Cordarrelle Patterson and has been in the league half the time, but Amari is among the more polished WRs in the entire league and his footwork is beautiful and precise and a total joy to behold. Amari Cooper's effectiveness doesn't come from the so called "natural" abilities, but it's the fit and finish of his technique that makes him so good.

Michael Crabtree is a natural vocal leaders and is also a fantastic technician. He offers a great potential mentor.

And even Seth Roberts.

Keep in mind how much this young man has progressed in his route running and overall development as a WR over the past 3 years. He's still a work in progress and the drills and work that he puts in may offer encouragement for Patterson to follow suit.

This group is under the tutelage of Rob Moore and Nick Holz and we may get to see how good of a coach they are.


Derek Carr Factor


In the past, Patterson has played WR in Minnesota with the following QB's :

Christian Ponder
Matt Cassell
Josh Freeman
Teddy Bridgewater
Sam Bradford

Some part of his development may have struggled because of some inconsistencies in the performance of the QB's as well as the adjustment to the many different QB's throwing to him.

Derek Carr's command and leadership in this offense is already impressive and it is growing. That kind of authority may make it much easier for Patterson to fit in as the offense is strongly established.

Derek is also a high-precision QB with a perfectionist attitude and a grinder mindset. Fans have seen the results with the significant evolution in the Derek to Amari Cooper passing game in 2016 compared to 2015. Notably, the sideline fade and the downfield attacking plays were more numerous and more effective. Timing improved tremendously and at times Amari looked untouchable.

This is the best situation for Patterson if he is willing and able to put in the effort to improve. Carr will spend the time to build chemistry and establish that timing. And he will give Patterson great catchable balls and give him a chance to make plays.

On the downside, there is a potential for drops. A major statistic that is brought up is that Patterson had very few drops in his career in Minnesota.

There is a possibility--perhaps even a likelihood--that during his adjustment period, Patterson could drop quite a few balls.

Derek has a golden arm and the ball just jumps out of his had with such a quick minimal prep. When that ball comes out, it can have some serious RPMs, far more than (for instance) Teddy Bridgewater who is much more a "touch passer" and who has a noticeably longer delivery. Additionally, Derek is an anticipation-thrower and will throw away from defenders in coverage. This can lead to very challenging situations where the ball gets on top of the receiver quickly. Patterson may need some time to adjust to this.

Additionally, Patterson ran almost exclusively sub-5 yard patterns last year (lots of screens). These are not challenging difficult passes to catch; in fact, they are more like RB routes than WR routes.

Patterson does show good hands when he catches, but he also body catches quite a bit. And his hands are measured at 9" which is very small. How small? Taiwan Jones' hands are 8 3/4" while Amari Cooper'sare 10" (which is also the same size as Odell Beckham Jr's).

He may end up being a fantastic receiver and have no problem adjusting to Derek's delivery, but don't panic if he does.


Roster Fit and Cap Hit


Patterson signed a 2-year contract, with $5.25M in the first year. And the 2nd year voids if Patterson plays 65% of offensive snaps.

This indicates that Patterson wants to find a role as a full time WR and to be paid like it. On Reggie McKenzie's side, this functions as a 1-year 'prove It 'deal and if he doesn't prove it as a WR, then he will (likely) be spending his 2nd year as a pure returner.

As he works to rise up the WR depth chart and become an impact on offense, Patterson will be filling multiple key roles on special teams.

He is taking Andre Holmes' role of Punt Team Gunner and Taiwan Jones' role of Kick off Returner. This likely means that the Raiders will not be pursuing Holmes (who is being courted by Detroit, Chicago, and SF) and that this may be the final year for Taiwan Jones (who is in the final year of a 3 year $4.3M contract).

In 2016, Andre Holmes was paid $2M and Taiwan Jones was paid $1.1M.

At worst, Patterson is being paid a $2M premium for his potential contributions on offense.

This sets up a WR corps of

Amari Cooper
Michael Crabtree
Seth Roberts
Cordarrelle Patterson

which leaves Johnny Holton, Jaydon Mickens, and KJ Brent battling for either 1 or 2 spots, depending on how Coach Del Rio wants to allocate his resources.

In 2016 the Raiders carried 5 WRs but played mostly 3 and Andre Holmes only occasional getting in.

Before Lee Smith's injury the team had 9 OL on the roster with 7 active on game day. After the injury, when the team used Denver Kirkland as designated 6th OL, 10 OL with 8 active.

Carrying a 6th WRs means probably only keeping 7 OL, so this is something to keep an eye on.

There ends up being an curious competition between Vadal Alexander, Denver Kirkland, Jon Feliciano, Marshall Newhouse and Johnny Holton, Jaydon Mickens, and KJ Brent. Those 7 are fighting for perhaps 4 (active) roster spots.


Finale


Cordarrelle Patterson brings a sensational physical skill set and is fortunate to be stepping into a situation where he will be given every opportunity to develop into a true WR. At the same time, the offense may be adjusting to utilize his very unique abilities to make him into a matchup weapon.

His immediate and unquestioned impact will be on special teams, but from the nature of the contract to his demeanor, Patterson wants to impact the game from the offensive side of the ball.

It will be very exciting to see how the Raiders' young offensive corps is able to bring him in and how the offense may grow with Patterson contributing.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Reggie McKenzie and Jack Del Rio have had a commitment to building the new Raiders' culture, a throwback culture of hard work, grinding. To that end, they have been extremely focused on bringing in high character and high effort players, particularly those that have something to prove and/or a chip on their shoulder. Players that are not just unafraid of hard work but men who are eager to address the challenge. This is one reason why they both love the UDFAs so much.

Patterson's attitude and mindset seem to perfectly fit. His first words were "I'm whatever you all need me to be." And while any player will say similar things immediately after signing their contract, reportedly, his character in Minnesota was very much true to this.

:spittake:

Saywhatnow?

 

[Stealthycat]

injury to Cooper or Crabtree and Patterson is going to look really good 

 

[LawFitz]

:spittake:

Saywhatnow?

I think he meant in the sense that CP today is similar to an undrafted free agent rookie... A player that has a lot to prove and a chip on his shoulder after a fall from grace. But really, you seem to be latching onto a small part of the article, and missing the bigger picture that was delivered, which is a projection of how CP could fit into the Raiders plans.

Also, I watched a vid this morning where CP talks about how the night before he signed, he had dinner with Derek Carr and the QB told him he wasn't leaving Oakland without signing the contract. Carr clearly wanted this guy and to me at least, that says a lot.

 

[Biabreakable]

I think Andy's description of Patterson who sees football as a game more so than a career are apt. He is just a happy go lucky kind of person who does not seem to take things as seriously as other players do.

He is 26 now and could be growing up a bit. I think he applied himself last season and showed some improvement in his route running and consistency. He still has a lot of room for improvement in this area. I think it is the main thing that has held him back. While I don't expect him ever to be great at this, with hard work, focus and practice I do think he can continue to get better.

I thought the article you posted above summarized all of the key points very well LawFitz and I don't have much to add to that. Pretty much nailed it.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I think he meant in the sense that CP today is similar to an undrafted free agent rookie... A player that has a lot to prove and a chip on his shoulder after a fall from grace. But really, you seem to be latching onto a small part of the article, and missing the bigger picture that was delivered, which is a projection of how CP could fit into the Raiders plans.

Also, I watched a vid this morning where CP talks about how the night before he signed, he had dinner with Derek Carr and the QB told him he wasn't leaving Oakland without signing the contract. Carr clearly wanted this guy and to me at least, that says a lot.

Yeah, it says Carr isn't going to be a GM anytime soon.

Spoiler

Okay, now I'm just joking around/piling on a bit.

 

[LawFitz]

Yeah, it says Carr isn't going to be a GM anytime soon.

Spoiler

Okay, now I'm just joking around/piling on a bit.

Jokes aside, Reggie McKenzie and Derek Carr have earned enough of my respect to value their assessment of CP over most NFL GMs/QBs. Their belief in CP definitely makes me more optimistic about his prospects.

 

[Nero]

Ooh look, they cloned Robert Meachem! Buyer beware!

Meachem didn't enter the NFL with the thought that he would be strictly a speed guy. I compare him to Meachem because he is the same size and has the same measurables and is entering the NFL with some of the same limitations/question marks relative to his route running, release, and my ball skills. On the NFL level, Meachem is complementary WR; speed guy that can make the big play. That is not what he was projected to be when he was drafted.

One that I got right, almost.  I was pretty confident he would suck, but Minnesota didn't even use him as a speed guy as he only has 16 receptions on passes over 10 yards for his career.  So, he is completing to be 4th target on Oakland(RB's were targeted over a 100 times) which got all of 77 targets last year, pass!  His upside is Robert Meachem and Ted Ginn, I'd rather their rookie free agent Ishmael Zamora.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

I don't think Ted Ginn's career is even in his realm of possibility. 

 

[branch0095]

Just my personal opinion, but holding Patterson in any non return yardage leagues is purely wasting a roster spot.  I don't play in return leagues though,  so I can't comment on whether he has any usefulness in those leagues. 

 

[Snorkelson]

I don't know that a change of scenery is going to make him any more of a wr than he was in MIN. Sure, toss a screen or jet sweep and see if he can shake a tackle or find some space. I haven't looked at the numbers behind it but I don't get the Seth roberts hate, seems like he scored a lot for a wr3. Patterson gets hyped every year, last year it was "working hard on his route running and being a student of the game" and he was the same old Patterson. I get it, some people drafted tavon Austin high or bought after some promise his rookie year and you want to find some hope. 

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

Just my personal opinion, but holding Patterson in any non return yardage leagues is purely wasting a roster spot.  I don't play in return leagues though,  so I can't comment on whether he has any usefulness in those leagues. 

That's quite an absolute.

I guess I'm wasting a roster spot by owning him in a league where 613 players are currently rostered. 

 

[socrates]

One that I got right, almost.  I was pretty confident he would suck, but Minnesota didn't even use him as a speed guy as he only has 16 receptions on passes over 10 yards for his career.  So, he is completing to be 4th target on Oakland(RB's were targeted over a 100 times) which got all of 77 targets last year, pass!  His upside is Robert Meachem and Ted Ginn, I'd rather their rookie free agent Ishmael Zamora.

I had hoped with some proper coaching Patterson might develop, but he never has.  Like Troy Williamson or former Raider, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Patterson is a better athlete than football player.  I agree that Zamora is the more intriguing prospect to roster at this point.  There are obvious character issues, but Zamora has some serious potential, and comparisons to Josh Gordon are not as ridiculous as you might think.  Not unlike Gordon (and every other Baylor wideout coming into the NFL), there are questions about Zamora's route running, but the raw skills are there: Zamora is big, freakishly strong and plays faster than his timed 40 (4.5).  Put on some tape of Zamora, and it is easy to come away impressed.  He looked like a man among boys in the Big 12.

 

[steelers1080]

But didn't you see that video where Patterson ran a mediocre route and caught a pass without dropping it?!

I'll hold him until there's a better waiver option. Drafted him so high in our startup several years ago, can't bring myself to cut him yet. What if he's the next Seth Roberts and is a TD master?

 

[socrates]

But didn't you see that video where Patterson ran a mediocre route and caught a pass without dropping it?!

I'll hold him until there's a better waiver option. Drafted him so high in our startup several years ago, can't bring myself to cut him yet. What if he's the next Seth Roberts and is a TD master?

In his defense, Minnesota was not very creative getting Patterson involved.  He has his limitations, but when he has the ball in his hands, he can be a beast.  I am not really convinced the Raiders will get Patterson involved enough in the offense to make him a valuable fantasy asset, but they cannot do worse than the Vikings.  I agree he is still a deep fantasy hold if you have a roster spot.

Raiders have big plans for Cordarrelle Patterson

 

[steelers1080]

In his defense, Minnesota was not very creative getting Patterson involved.  He has his limitations, but when he has the ball in his hands, he can be a beast.  I am not really convinced the Raiders will get Patterson involved enough in the offense to make him a valuable fantasy asset, but they cannot do worse than the Vikings.  I agree he is still a deep fantasy hold if you have a roster spot.

Raiders have big plans for Cordarrelle Patterson

I'm holding out hope that if Crabtree goes down, he somehow all of a sudden knows how to run routes and becomes a dominant WR.  I think he's a fairly lost cause, but I will probably hold... until I need streaming defense.

 

[RushHour]

In his defense, Minnesota was not very creative getting Patterson involved.  He has his limitations, but when he has the ball in his hands, he can be a beast.  I am not really convinced the Raiders will get Patterson involved enough in the offense to make him a valuable fantasy asset, but they cannot do worse than the Vikings.  I agree he is still a deep fantasy hold if you have a roster spot.

Raiders have big plans for Cordarrelle Patterson

Completely agree with this. Rather than him simply being "terrible", isn't it possible that the Vikings staff had no idea how to use him or what they had? The great thing about a guy like him is that he doesn't even need huge volume to be a fantasy factor - if the Raiders smply make an effort to get the ball to him on a consistent basis he will have decent value, with upside if Cooper or Crabtree go down. Hard to see Roberts as a threat. Zamora has the physical profile but is just as likely to bust out of the league than do anything - he's just benefiting from that "rookie glow" at the moment, where we imagine his best case scenario when thinking about his future (we are all guilty of this to some extent with certain players who we like!).

 

[branch0095]

That's quite an absolute.

I guess I'm wasting a roster spot by owning him in a league where 613 players are currently rostered. 

Not really, hints why I said that is was my personal opinion.....And yes, you're wasting a roster spot.

 

[Stealthycat]

A Crabtree or Cooper and injury and Patterson is starting in a high powered, Carr led offense. 

That's valuable. 

 

[Vision6]

Patterson has his limitations but his strengths are elite as is the offense he plays in. Could be a high end gadget player. Rich man's Tavon Austin.

 

[[scooter]]

Might want to pick this guy up. Cooper is in the concussion protocol and Crabtree is suspended for 2 games. Good chance Patterson finally lives up to the hype against a weak and demoralized Giants team.

 

[BigBlue_RI]

God I may have to pick this guy up and I am in a win-and-in situation for playoffs. I need a flex and was hoping that guy would be Cooper this week.

 

[menobrown]

I think he got traded to the Patriots

 

[menobrown]

He did get traded to NE.

I'd imagine he'll be mainly a special teams guy who will get used in some packages but admit I'm interested in getting him on my roster if cheap enough and seeing this play out.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Won't have fantasy impact but a nice deal for the Pats. Fills Lewis/Slater roles.

 

[Stompin' Tom Connors]

Won't have fantasy impact but a nice deal for the Pats. Fills Lewis/Slater roles.

Pretty astute, that's exactly what this looks like to fill gaps in ST made by FA.

 

[JohnnyU]

Pretty astute, that's exactly what this looks like to fill gaps in ST made by FA.

I'm not rushing out to pick him up.  He is what he is.

 

[King of the Jungle]

This guy really had me fooled after his rookie year. I cannot believe with his athleticism that he never grew into a role that maximized his ability in space. Maybe the Pat's can rejuvenate a little of that. He has the ability to make some exciting things happen. 

 

[LawFitz]

As long as his attitude falls in-line with the Pats militaristic approach, BB will get the most out of CP. Worst case under that scenario, he's their new Mathew Slater. Better case, he becomes that, plus a solid contributor on returns and an emergent weapon as a slot WR and 3rd down RB hybrid. Some potential for even a best case beyond that if he earns a high % of snaps on offense. This is still a Tom Brady offense. Interesting case to keep eyes on during preseason (even arguably, a must watch in return leagues).

 

[LTDynasty]

Slater resigned. Any affect on Patterson’s status (or the perception of it)? Just Bill continuing to invest in special teams (particularly the return game), or does this further suggest CP might be envisioned as a weapon? Or did they swap picks to take a low-risk gamble on CP and no guarantee he makes it through final cuts?

 

[Faust]

The Providence Journal's Mark Daniels writes Cordarrelle Patterson has been "turning heads" as a receiver during training camp.

Daniels adds Patterson had made "highlight-reel" catches the "routine" during practice. "We come out and just try to make plays and try to make each other better each and every day," Patterson said of his strong showing. "Don’t matter what the situation is. No matter who guards you. Just go out there, have fun and just make plays." Patterson has struggled as a receiver throughout his career, but his playmaking ability is undeniable, and New England has serious questions behind Julian Edelman and Chris Hogan. Patterson is worth a look in deep leagues.

Source: Providence Journal 

Aug 6 - 10:32 AM

 

[Faust]

Patriots WR Cordarrelle Patterson uses new offseason regimen in effort to find consistency

 

[Faust]

Cordarrelle Patterson making a habit of logging catch-of-the-day

 

[NeverEnough]

Nothing to see here IMO

 

[Boston]

Everything seems to be real positive about him and I think he can really help the Pats in real football...just don't see him being a factor in fantasy...