The Facts:
Before Patterson is anointed as the second coming of Randy Moss, it should be noted that he is trying to learn his second NFL offense in as many years, and he will likely have to adjust to a new quarterback. That being said, there is a lot to like about what Patterson has shown the Vikings this offseason and what he should continue to show in training camp and beyond. “Cordarrelle has had an outstanding offseason,” Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner told Bleacher Report. “He’s reacted to this opportunity like a guy on a mission. He’s really done well.”
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Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As Bleacher Report's Dan Pompei notes, the idea of Patterson as a potential breakout player is not far-fetched, though the idea of Patterson as a featured player in the Vikings offense may be. He is likely to be on the field a lot more than he was as a rookie, but Patterson only had 469 receiving yards last year, and if you take away his best game against the Ravens, he had only 328 yards in the other 15 games. Still, the Vikings and fantasy football owners alike realize the 6-2, 220-pounder with 4.42 speed can do. Patterson is a very gifted athlete with rare running instincts. Once Patterson gets the ball in his hands, he is as good as they come. His current ADP (13 among all receivers on MyFantasyLeague.com), however, makes him a risky play at this point.
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