Cordarrelle Patterson is just a different cat

[dead_poet]

Overheard: Cordarrelle Patterson defended roommate and fellow receiver Adam Thielen as Thielen mimicked a returner on gunner drills during special teams. The goal for gunners was to strip the ball from the returner, and Patterson didn't like how Thielen was grabbed: "Get your hands off him! That's a receiver, you don't touch my receivers like that."

http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Note ... ttle081414

[S197]

Robinson saw first-team reps in June workouts, but hasn't stayed healthy long enough to see that role much in training camp.

"Well it's hard to make the club in the tub," Zimmer said. "If you're not going out there and proving it every single day and proving it in the games then it's hard to know."

Interesting comment. I don't think Robinson will be cut but I would start to worry if I were Blanton. There's a lot of bodies at safety and not a whole lot that distinguishes one from the other so far.

[Eli]

Interesting comment. I don't think Robinson will be cut but I would start to worry if I were Blanton. There's a lot of bodies at safety and not a whole lot that distinguishes one from the other so far.

Right now, anyone in the secondary who still has two working hamstrings is distinguishing himself.

[dead_poet]

@mattvensel -- Matt Cassel said Cordarrelle Patterson bribes him with cookies in the hopes of getting the ball more. #Vikings

[DK Sweets]

No comment on what kind of cookie? This is important football information. This could affect my fantasy team.

[dead_poet]

Souhan: Vikings' Patterson has flair for dramatic without the drama

Patterson combines Carter’s strength, Moss’ speed and Percy Harvin’s versatility. He has yet to evoke memories of Carter’s outbursts, Moss’ anti-social tendencies or Harvin’s moodiness.

Patterson is — can you say this about a star NFL receiver? — charming. He looks people in the eye. He goes out of his way to praise his teammates. In 17 games and 17 months in the NFL, he has yet to display a hint of arrogance.

He’s going to get kicked out of the wide receiver guild.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikin ... 40971.html

[purplereign1]

Souhan: Vikings' Patterson has flair for dramatic without the drama
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikin ... 40971.html

O.K. he is very good, but definitely does not have Moss's speed or raw talent at receiver. I would however say he has Harvin's versatility. I will say he has better vision and cutback ability than about anyone I have ever seen.

[84BreaksAnkles]

O.K. he is very good, but definitely does not have Moss's speed or raw talent at receiver. I would however say he has Harvin's versatility. I will say he has better vision and cutback ability than about anyone I have ever seen.

Agree 100%...

Moss was like no other receiver in the game's history in terms of POTENTIAL, ABILITY, and RAW TALENT. Calvin may have a claim when it's all said and done. Jerry was a better RECEIVER... But in terms of what CP brings- I agree he is one of the most versatile players I can possibly Imagine... And I agree about his vision and cutbacks, but also his natural instict to set guys up- and just make them look like 75 year olds trying to chase chickens...