purplehays Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 The worst part is I have to wait until next week to drop him. Doesn't look like just a gameplan thing. They just don't involve him AT ALL in the offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I'm waiting to see what Bridgewater does for him before I call him done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Brown Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Bridgewater might eventually find out who his best WRs are; but last week he liked Wright a bunch. Now it's back to typical Minnesota QB. Patterson will make his case as a talent someday. But, his over-optimistic ADP was one of the biggest head scratchers in 2014 FF drafts. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skhyatt Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 He obviously is very talented. They need to figure out how to use him or perhaps another team could figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTSuper7 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I agree with the "wait for Bridgewater" sentiment. I don't think Patterson will live up to his preseason expectations though. Somehow the experts all thought Norv would turn Patterson into Josh Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abishagenaden Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 You're 1 week more patient than I was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I started a 2nd kicker over him. What a bust, considering where he was drafted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyBromo Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 This guy fooled so many people, including myself. I just don't see him bouncing back from this, he is a legit bust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stethant Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 You're 1 week more patient than I was. +1. Moved him this week. Even with the Viking's problems he's doing way less than last year. I understand tonight was Ponder but he wasn't even being targeted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I haven't moved him but haven't started him in a couple weeks either. Still holding on based on what he did end of last season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I'd buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishPride Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Bridgewater adds so much more talent to team? Id wait and see, they look much mored dynamic and energized with him at helm? You'd hate to drop him and face him on another team in week 10 thru 12? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pburgraider Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I got him in the 13th round this year. I am more than willing to hold out on him a little bit longer. He is yet to see my starting line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShuckCreations Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I didn't buy into the hype at all. There were so many other proven WRs at his ADP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croe Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) This sounds awfully familiar to 2009 when Harvin was crowned ROY. Every year since then we have heard, besides Harvin needs to stay healthy, that they have to find a way to get the ball in this guy's hands more. And teams do find a way to get him the ball more and he is always a threat to take one to the house from anywhere on the field. But like sproles and Hester, albeit, Harvin is more part of the game plan than Hester has ever been, They just aren't guys that can get the ball 100+ times a year. Harvin is never the go to guy on the team, he is not the jump ball guy, he is not highly targeted in the red zone. He is a change of pace utility player who may never catch for 1000 yards or score more than 7 TDs in a season. Before I get too off topic on this, I think that Patterson and his height along with his speed will help him surpass Harvin's productivity. It just sounds eerily similar is all. I think once Patterson gets on the same page with a QB he will stand out in MIN as the go to guy. He has the potential to be everything Harvin was supposed to be. Edited October 3, 2014 by Croe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Way too early to call him a bust, especially in dynasty/keeper leagues. In a redraft, I guess it depends on what you would be dropping him for. I was skeptical about his ADP as well (didn't draft him in any redraft leagues, and I only own him in one dynasty), but to be fair, he was being utilized (and getting a bunch of targets) in the pre-season. I just think a lot has changed for the Vikings, through a quarter of the season, and they are more than a bit lost. Lost QB1 to broken foot, lost QB2 to ankle, lost RB1 to that mess, lost TE1, lost best LB, etc. On top of all of that, Ponder looked like a deer in the headlights last night. It was almost as if he reverted back to being a rookie in his first start. It was that bad. Maybe part of that is rust, having not played yet this year. I don't know. But, I wouldn't read too much into last night. That said, Patterson is certainly not startable at this point, even if Teddy is playing, unless we're talking REALLY deep leagues. I'd give it a couple of weeks with Bridgewater back, and see if he and Patterson start to develop any inkling of chemistry. If you can't wait that long (due to limited roster spots or whatever), cut bait. But, if you have a spot to hold on to him, I certainly would, just in case things turn around. I'll add that, even though I'm a homer, I don't think you'll find a more skeptical homer in the state of MN (so I don't think I'm being the slightest bit optomistic). He's just got way too much talent/potential to let him go if you can avoid doing so. And, like I said, last night was bound to be a disaster from the time that it was declared that Ponder was under center. It just got a little bit uglier than I think most people expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 This sounds awfully familiar to 2009 when Harvin was crowned ROY. Every year since then we have heard, besides Harvin needs to stay healthy, that they have to find a way to get the ball in this guy's hands more. And teams do find a way to get him the ball more and he is always a threat to take one to the house from anywhere on the field. But like sproles and Hester, albeit, Harvin is more part of the game plan than Hester has ever been, They just aren't guys that can get the ball 100+ times a year. Harvin is never the go to guy on the team, he is not the jump ball guy, he is not highly targeted in the red zone. He is a change of pace utility player who may never catch for 1000 yards or score more than 7 TDs in a season. Before I get too off topic on this, I think that Patterson and his height along with his speed will help him surpass Harvin's productivity. It just sounds eerily similar is all. I think once Patterson gets on the same page with a QB he will stand out in MIN as the go to guy. He has the potential to be everything Harvin was supposed to be. It is similar, in many ways. And, realistically, we could have to wait another couple of years, before Patterson reaches his full potential. I'm assuming that most of the people who are talking about dropping Patterson own him in redraft leagues. In a dynasty format, though, you won't find too many people trying to get rid of the guy. If you can, let me know where they are, because I'll buy low all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) From Roto: Cordarrelle Patterson said the hip injury that forced him to leave Thursday night's loss early is "fine," and that he wants to be "more involved" on offense. "I don't know what's going on," Patterson continued. "We have a plan. I'm sticking to the plan. I trust coach (Norv) Turner and the whole staff with what they're doing. Hopefully I get more touches." Since totaling 128 yards and a touchdown in the opener, Patterson is averaging 3 catches for 40.75 yards per game with no scores and just one total rushing attempt over the past four games. Edited October 3, 2014 by ts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboysDiehard Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) I own him in two leagues. Dude can't get open, and the Vikings aren't even trying to get him the ball. Also, last night was yet another pathetic Thursday night game....therefore easy pickings for my Big $$$ survivor pool. I'm set for the week, now I can be a hater all day Sunday! Cordarelle joins Fitz on the next to be cut list. Neither are worth a spot in the leagues where I own them at this point. Sad when you'd rather hold a kicker for a week over one of those two guys. Edited October 3, 2014 by CowboysDiehard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Def. Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) I own him in two leagues. :bag: Dude can't get open, and the Vikings aren't even trying to get him the ball. Also, last night was yet another pathetic Thursday night game....therefore easy pickings for my Big $$$ survivor pool. I'm set for the week, now I can be a hater all day Sunday! Cordarelle joins Fitz on the next to be cut list. Neither are worth a spot in the leagues where I own them at this point. Sad when you'd rather hold a kicker for a week over one of those two guys. Didn't see the game last night, but noticed his route running is not very good the previous weeks. Edited October 3, 2014 by Def. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the outlaw Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) I drank the Kool-aid during preseason and draft, and have faithfully started him as WR3 every week this season...nevermore...I finally cut bait on him today, and picked-up Justin Hunter in his stead (I actually drafted Hunter too, but gave-up on him earlier this season - however, apparantly no one else in my league wanted that dead weight on their roster, either, so he was still available for me to take another shot)...now I have two receiving position players (Walker and Hunter) on one of the most prolific passing offenses in the NFL, but hey, they do have a date with the Jags this weekend! LMAO My starting WRs are Nelson (top tier stud), Hilton (does "ok" for me in PPR, but wouldn't want him in non-PPR as he just can't seem to find the end zone), and Hunter/Beckham (ughhh - will be a weekly coin flip unless/until one of them truly emerges)...WR is clearly the weakest position on my team, but ironically I am still somehow in 1st at 4-1 with the most points, to-date, including Mr. Patterson's whopping 26 fantasy points, or 5.2 per (although 14 of which were achieved Week 1)! Anyway, sorry to have gotten off-topic here, back to our originally scheduled programming... R.I.P. Cordarrelle! Edited October 9, 2014 by the outlaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin_Akie Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Vikings staff said he's struggling to learn the playbook so there's only so much they can do with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpayers Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Vikings staff said he's struggling to learn the playbook so there's only so much they can do with him. Whisky Tango Foxtrot!!! No way this can be true at this point in his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn5033 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) Bridgewater might eventually find out who his best WRs are; but last week he liked Wright a bunch. Now it's back to typical Minnesota QB. Patterson will make his case as a talent someday. But, his over-optimistic ADP was one of the biggest head scratchers in 2014 FF drafts. Last week Ponder started but did target Wright a lot. In Bridgewaters only start Wright was the guy. But I agree I'd wait until Teddy gets a few more starts and see how Patterson does Edited October 9, 2014 by Finn5033 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin_Akie Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) Whisky Tango Foxtrot!!! No way this can be true at this point in his career. He struggled badly in the Wonderlic if you read anything into that, I dont. Same being said of Tavon Austin as well. Edited October 9, 2014 by Dolphin_Akie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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