Versatility is not talked about enough in the NFL. When evaluating defensive draft prospects, we talk about minimally. He can stuff the run and drop back into coverage, he has the size to be an effective pass rusher, but also the speed to keep up with slot receivers, yada yada.
It is almost always referred to as a dual-threat quarterback or a halfback who can catch passes out of the backfield whenVersatility is discussed on offense. When a player comes along who is truly versatile and finds themselves in a system willing to use them in a variety of different ways, they get labeled as "gadget players". Falcons halfback Cordarrelle Patterson has become the most versatile player in the NFL despite evading this label.
In November, Dean Pees mentioned that there was a defensive package that used Patterson as a free safety. He would probably be used in the same way that Randy Moss or Rob Gronkowski were used on defense, in last-second situations used to catch or swat Hail Mary attempts. The Falcons depth chart was updated yesterday.
Atlanta has a third-string safety in Patterson.
I will be damned.
The Falcons have a depth chart and it is good enough for Patterson to make it. That is insane flexibility! After earning a spot on the depth chart, Patterson said he wanted to catch an intercept. That is my next goal in football. I would like to see it as well. I think the entire NFL would like to have a player record an intercept. If he does that, he will have a leg up on every other great return man. Hester was a monster, but he never caught a ball. Patrick was an All-Pro corner and returner, but how many receiving touchdown did he have? In his career, Deion has three receiving touchdown, but no on the ground. All of the above are in the possession of Patterson.
I apologize if I say that he already recorded his pick up. I don't want to get ahead of myself, but man, it's tough not to get excited over this The football field has a Swiss Army knife on it. When asked which position group he works out with and watches film with at practice, he said, "I just come in and wherever they tell me to go." I am here to help the team win. How can you not be a fan of someone like that? If Younghoe Koo ever gets injured, I would call on Arthur Smith to take the PATs, but I wouldn't call on someone who kicked in high school.
The commercials from the ‘80s were called "Bo Knows". Bo could do it all, but not hockey. I think the commercials need a remake with Patterson as the front man. Let's make it happen!
In the past, I have talked about the Hall of Fame case. I don't think it's a debate anymore if he picks up an intercept just based on his ability. Give him the biggest bust in the building.
