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Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
, Pittsburgh Steelers

Age: 35
Weight: 220 lbs
Height: 6' 2"
College: Tennessee

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The Vikings had plenty to be excited about in WR Cordar...

Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Aug 20, 2013 · 10:15 AM EDT

The Vikings had plenty to be excited about in WR Cordarrelle Patterson’s preseason debut, a four-catch, 54-yard effort in last week’s 27-13 loss to Houston. As offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave likes to say, confidence stems from demonstrated performance. And in Patterson’s first NFL action under the lights, he met the challenge.

All of the rookie’s receptions came from backup quarterback Matt Cassel, who targeted him eight times. Best of all in Friday’s effort against Houston, according to Musgrave, Patterson was on point with his assignments.

“He was where he was supposed to be,” Musgrave said. “The quarterbacks want to know that guys are going to be dependable, be at the right depth, come out at the right angle and he was that way. You could see a bunch of passes that he caught, those balls were thrown early on anticipatory throws. And quarterbacks are starting to trust him.”

Fantasy Impact:

Patterson has plenty of promise as a playmaker, and as the story points out, the coaches are also still aware he needs much more coaching as he learns to refine his route running. Patterson has been learning the ropes from teammate Greg Jennings as well. Patterson ranks just 72nd on our WR list and is among a boatload of receivers who aren't getting drafted. However, Patterson's ADP is the 12th round so he's garnering some attention in drafts as a potential late-round sleeper.

Cordarrelle Patterson still running behind Jerome Simpson

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Aug 01, 2013 · 10:33 AM EDT

Five days into training camp, the pecking order at receiver remains in deference to the veterans. Running a majority of three-receiver sets, the Vikings have stuck with Jerome Simpson, Greg Jennings and second-year pro Jarius Wright in the slot. Rookie first-round draft pick Cordarrelle Patterson appears to be the fourth receiver, although his size and skill level suggests that will change. When is the question, not if.

Because the Vikings do a good job of mixing and matching receivers with quarterbacks, all the top receivers get ample opportunities to work on their timing with both Christian Ponder and Matt Cassel. One of the highlights Wednesday came during one-on-one drills when Patterson leapt high in the air against starting cornerback Chris Cook and showed the concentration to make a falling catch of a Ponder deep ball.

Fantasy Impact:

Patterson will eventually beat out Simpson, but the veteran has shown enough in his career to hold off Patterson if the rookie doesn't pick up the offense quickly.

Vikings third-year receiver Stephen Burton had an eye-c...

Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Jul 29, 2013 · 9:02 PM EDT

Vikings third-year receiver Stephen Burton had an eye-catching day. Burton flashed throughout the afternoon, delivering big plays in a variety of ways.

His afternoon ended with a 15-yard TD grab from Matt Cassel during 11-on-11 red zone action. Earlier in the afternoon, Burton hauled in a bomb down the left sideline from Cassel and also capitalized during 7-on-7 work with a precise route up the seam that left the Vikings’ nickel defense addled and resulted in another long score.

Burton will be fighting for a roster spot as the preseason moves on with four other receivers – Greg Jennings, Cordarrelle Patterson, Jerome Simpson and Jarius Wright – all certain to make the team. The former seventh-round pick said Jennings’ arrival has accelerated his development.

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Rookie wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson has the insi...

St. Paul Pioneer Press

Jul 28, 2013 · 12:45 PM EDT

Rookie wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson has the inside track to be the Vikings' primary kick returner, a role that should not limit his availability on offense, according to coach Leslie Frazier.

Two days into his first NFL training camp, Patterson has impressed the staff with his ability to retain information and execute pro plays despite his only having one year of Division I college experience.

Fantasy Impact:

Patterson is also seeing time on the first team at WR on the opposite side of Greg Jennings. The Vikes desperately need someone to step into the WR2 role with the loss of Percy Harvin and Patterson has been impressive through the early stages of camp thus far.