Greg Jennings takes Cordarrelle Patterson under wing

[Mothman]

I don't get it? why isn't the person Greg Jennings. Jennings said he was going to help him and a couple days later Zim said he was going to have someone help out CP. I just assumed that they were the same thing.

Perhaps the answer to your question lies in Zimmer's response when asked whether the person was a coach, former player or life coach. He said, "Kind of all three" so my guess is that he wanted someone with that first qualification to actually work with Patterson as a coach.

[dkoby]

Perhaps the answer to your question lies in Zimmer's response when asked whether the person was a coach, former player or life coach. He said, "Kind of all three" so my guess is that he wanted someone with that first qualification to actually work with Patterson as a coach.

Well, I would say that Jennings "kind of" fits all three. I would be careful examining Zimmers exact words. He's not the kind to give anything away.

[Mothman]

Well, I would say that Jennings "kind of" fits all three. I would be careful examining Zimmers exact words. He's not the kind to give anything away.

Wait a minute... if you think Jennings fits the description well enough that he may actually be the person Zimmer assigned to mentor Patterson then why did you ask why the assigned person isn't Greg Jennings?

[Purple bruise]

Wait a minute... if you think Jennings fits the description well enough that he may actually be the person Zimmer assigned to mentor Patterson then why did you ask why the assigned person isn't Greg Jennings?

[frosted]

Wait a minute... if you think Jennings fits the description well enough that he may actually be the person Zimmer assigned to mentor Patterson then why did you ask why the assigned person isn't Greg Jennings?

Perhaps he believes the person is Greg and he was questioning why people are trying to determine the identity of the person.

[Mothman]

Perhaps he believes the person is Greg and he was questioning why people are trying to determine the identity of the person.

Ah, I'll bet you're right. That was confusing!

[Pondering Her Percy]

Patterson certainly isn’t the first receiver to be taken in the first round who took a couple seasons to fully hit his stride and start profoundly impacting games on a regular basis. The chart below illustrates the performance of two recent first-round receivers – Roddy White (No. 27, 2005) and Demaryius Thomas (No. 22, 2010) – in comparison to Patterson (No. 29, 2013).

First 2 Seasons Rec. Yds. TDs 3rd Season
Roddy White 59 952 3 White 83-1,202-6
Demaryius Thomas 54 834 6 Thomas 91-1,434-10
Cordarrelle Patterson 78 853 5 Patterson ??-??-??

While many are quick to point out that Patterson’s 2013 season fell short of expectations, it’s interesting to note in the left-hand side of the chart that Patterson’s first- and second-year production was superior to that of White’s (an eventual four-time Pro Bowler) and in line with that of Thomas’ (a three-time Pro Bowler). In the right-hand side of the chart, the third-year production is illustrated. Can Patterson duplicate the significant increase in production that both Thomas and White authored? Only time will tell. But through two seasons, Patterson is right on pace.

[Purpnation]

Ooh ooh, maybe Randy Moss!

Just kidding. Next year will be interesting for CP84.

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If it was Randy Moss, my mind would be truly blown.

[DK Sweets]

Patterson certainly isn’t the first receiver to be taken in the first round who took a couple seasons to fully hit his stride and start profoundly impacting games on a regular basis. The chart below illustrates the performance of two recent first-round receivers – Roddy White (No. 27, 2005) and Demaryius Thomas (No. 22, 2010) – in comparison to Patterson (No. 29, 2013).

First 2 Seasons Rec. Yds. TDs 3rd Season
Roddy White 59 952 3 White 83-1,202-6
Demaryius Thomas 54 834 6 Thomas 91-1,434-10
Cordarrelle Patterson 78 853 5 Patterson ??-??-??

While many are quick to point out that Patterson’s 2013 season fell short of expectations, it’s interesting to note in the left-hand side of the chart that Patterson’s first- and second-year production was superior to that of White’s (an eventual four-time Pro Bowler) and in line with that of Thomas’ (a three-time Pro Bowler). In the right-hand side of the chart, the third-year production is illustrated. Can Patterson duplicate the significant increase in production that both Thomas and White authored? Only time will tell. But through two seasons, Patterson is right on pace.

Great analysis! Let's hope he takes off like the other two players on that list!