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RB/WR Cordarrelle Patterson, PIT (2 Viewers)
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I wish I could project this guy.
He is going to be such a pain in the neck for defenses and I have no doubt he plays plenty. Will he touch the ball alot- that is probably questionable. Arthur loves matchup problems for defenses and getting them to think too much so I'm thinking there's just no way that a big dude that can play RB and WR and has earned the coach's trust is standing on the sideline often.
Is he lining up wide and blocking on obvious first down runs? That would give us no stats for FF but I could totally imagine that. He's a very good blocker that knows how to use his size against the smaller DBs and...sure that could happen.
Goalline huddle- where's he lining up? Who is covering him?
Arthur likes to call presnap shifts so the QB can see who is moving and matched up with whom. Patterson will definitely show him something. Here's my Madden playing mind thinking if he shifts and a LB is covering him, I'm throwing to him all day. That isn't realistic though.
Their young dynamic trio will get the work, no doubt. I can't imagine him subbing for them unless they need to be shown how to do something the right way by a veteran.
I can't do projections for this guy. I can't imagine he's put out to sea but can't nail down a role for him either
He is going to be such a pain in the neck for defenses and I have no doubt he plays plenty. Will he touch the ball alot- that is probably questionable. Arthur loves matchup problems for defenses and getting them to think too much so I'm thinking there's just no way that a big dude that can play RB and WR and has earned the coach's trust is standing on the sideline often.
Is he lining up wide and blocking on obvious first down runs? That would give us no stats for FF but I could totally imagine that. He's a very good blocker that knows how to use his size against the smaller DBs and...sure that could happen.
Goalline huddle- where's he lining up? Who is covering him?
Arthur likes to call presnap shifts so the QB can see who is moving and matched up with whom. Patterson will definitely show him something. Here's my Madden playing mind thinking if he shifts and a LB is covering him, I'm throwing to him all day. That isn't realistic though.
Their young dynamic trio will get the work, no doubt. I can't imagine him subbing for them unless they need to be shown how to do something the right way by a veteran.
I can't do projections for this guy. I can't imagine he's put out to sea but can't nail down a role for him either
Arthur spoke today a little more of his diverse offense.
Cordarelle has also been in the TE room, Jonnu with the backs.
He said how the huddle will look like one set and yet when they line up it'll be another. I can't say enough how much this offense is going to be a matchup nightmare for defenses this year.
Patterson playing RB, WR and TE now makes him probably the guy that triggers the bad matchups and Ridder's key presnap read.
Which team has two LBs or Safeties that can cover Patterson and Pitts? One is a problem. Once injuries hit DBs, the Falcons are going to get hot as teams can't matchup.
Cordarelle has also been in the TE room, Jonnu with the backs.
He said how the huddle will look like one set and yet when they line up it'll be another. I can't say enough how much this offense is going to be a matchup nightmare for defenses this year.
Patterson playing RB, WR and TE now makes him probably the guy that triggers the bad matchups and Ridder's key presnap read.
Which team has two LBs or Safeties that can cover Patterson and Pitts? One is a problem. Once injuries hit DBs, the Falcons are going to get hot as teams can't matchup.
TheDirtyWord
Footballguy
That's what I'm thinking...I would be surprised to see 50 receptions/50 rushes...or some type of split of that ilk.
But he's scored 11 & 8 TD's the last 2 season.s I suspect those figures will come down with Bijan in tow.
Bijan will have some stuff to learn and he'll be an example. Bijan will whiff on some blitz pickup and be benched for a couple plays. Bijan will need a rest and possibly Patterson will be a more favorable goal line back at times.
He definitely will be more of a pass catcher.
I'd bet $ he's an assistant coach for Arthur some day after he retires. He's absolutely adored for his style and the way the young guys listen to his tutelage is invaluable.
I don't think last year's rookie gets much work this year. Patterson is a much better option as a sub.
I'd pencil him in for whatever a common amount of carries is for a backup, add twenty, then add a few TDs to that.
Da Franchise
Footballguy
That’s all well and good but London, Pitts, and Bijan are all going to be the focal points in the (very low ceiling) pass game. Without an injury to Allgeir, doubt he has any value.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
It will be interesting to see how he impacts the touches of the other RBs.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Somehow I believe he is. He may be the Benjamin Button of football, getting younger with age.Is he still a thing?
General Malaise
Footballguy
He's playing the Joker position in this offense. I can see him getting 10 touches per game on avg. See what he does with 'em.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
More like 3
pollardsvision
Footballguy
Brilliant.
In the last two days the NFL has outlawed the hip drop tackle and incentivized kick returns.
Cordarelle is one of the hardest players in the NFL to tackle.
Maybe he can't handle great volume, but a "hey let's give him the ball to get a six yards and a touchdown because nobody can tackle him or return a kick" guy will be great to have.
Even better with Mike Tomlin to say "I'm sorry Arthur, I know you have a brilliant reverse for the third string TE dialed up on 1st and Goal from the 3, but we're going give it to the guy that nobody can tackle"
In the last two days the NFL has outlawed the hip drop tackle and incentivized kick returns.
Cordarelle is one of the hardest players in the NFL to tackle.
Maybe he can't handle great volume, but a "hey let's give him the ball to get a six yards and a touchdown because nobody can tackle him or return a kick" guy will be great to have.
Even better with Mike Tomlin to say "I'm sorry Arthur, I know you have a brilliant reverse for the third string TE dialed up on 1st and Goal from the 3, but we're going give it to the guy that nobody can tackle"
