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I think when that's brought up, in general it's short hand for, "He can't run the pass routes the Patriots (and Brady) like to use as their bread and butter." Meaning complicated option routes and pre-snap mind-meld level adjustments. He also has a reputation for rounding out his routes, which (in a timing based offense) can mean the difference between a ball between the screws and one that's thrown out in front of him, where Brady expects him to be.
Time will tell how much of that he can incorporate into his game with proper coaching, but it's not just that he can't run routes, it's that he has to run route trees he hasn't been asked to do before, at a level of consistency high enough for Brady to continue to trust him. I'm optimistic, but that's where the concerns come from, if I understand.
Patterson was a first team all-pro in 2013 and 2016 and a second team all-pro in 2015. He has been a play maker in this league for a number of years.Lol every year we get someone and we hype him up on this board. I hate to be the party pooper but if this guy eclipses the 300 yards he had last season i would be ecstatic. Maybe we can get that special teams magic.
Here’s the thing. A pass offense is designed, ideally, to get receivers open simply by play call and route combination.I think there's a chance that Patterson could contribute in a traditional role, once Edelman is back and assuming everyone is healthy. I think Edelman and Gronk pull special assignments from the D, and guys like Hogan, Dorsett, and White (or RB du jour) will get higher consideration. Patterson should get guys further down the depth chart when everyone is available.
Until Edelman comes back though, they'll need to find creative ways to get him the ball in space.
Doug Gabriel says hiEvery time we acquire a WR from the Raiders, he ends up a HOFer....
He has the size. speed, agility, and hands to beat single coverage and make a catch even when "covered".
That's a different skill set than the other WRs, and I think that Bill, Josh, and TB12 will find some way to use it. I'm not predicting greatness, but I predict higher levels of production than he has displayed in the past. A plenty serviceable 3/4 WR.
I was excited a few weeks ago. Not so much at this time.
To be fair...outside of a drop in Jacksonville, Patteson has been making plays when called upon. I see him open a lot underneath during games...either he's running the wrong route or Brady doesn't have time to go thru his read progression far enough....
He has the size. speed, agility, and hands to beat single coverage and make a catch even when "covered".
That's a different skill set than the other WRs, and I think that Bill, Josh, and TB12 will find some way to use it. I'm not predicting greatness, but I predict higher levels of production than he has displayed in the past. A plenty serviceable 3/4 WR.
It’s always cats with you. Sheesh!
No thanks; we already have one.Would you prefer a team that possesses slug like slowness???
You have plenty of company. It is only a few games, but it has been an emotional rollercoaster. But things can change. I wasn't disappointed with Hogan last year when he was surrounded by competent WRs. When Edelman and (knocks on coffee table) Gordon are playing, it could be very different for Hogan, CP and Dorsett (if they're still here). Among the many failings, this is the easiest for me to imagine improvement.Damn. After 3 games I sure got that wrong. Can he ever "get it"?
Damn. After 3 games I sure got that wrong. Can he ever "get it"?