Brave Volunteer
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Watching Patterson in college was worth the price of admission when he had the ball in hand. It truly is rare to watch someone that gifted play. The rest of the team might not have been great but when he went back to receive a kick, you didn't know what was going to happen but it was a legitimate shot to break and score almost every time.
There is an thread in this Forum for 'Most underutilized Vol'.
Not sure if CP was the most underutilized, but I would put him in my Top 5.
I don't feel he ever got the tutelage at the WR spot he needed.
Also, seeing him at RB in the league, I wonder why UT didn't play him more in certain situations.
I dont know how old you are but I would add Rocket Ismail to that list as well. In terms of pure speed I never saw anyone like him. Perhaps Michael Vick too. Oh hell, I guess Bo Jackson and Hershel Walker should be mentioned too.Skill level wise, he was right up there with Percy Harvin and Reggie Bush as the most skilled athletes I've seen at the college level in my life. The speed and agility of those guys is rare.
Between catches, rushes and returns, he probably got 100 touches.There is an thread in this Forum for 'Most underutilized Vol'.
Not sure if CP was the most underutilized, but I would put him in my Top 5.
I don't feel he ever got the tutelage at the WR spot he needed.
Also, seeing him at RB in the league, I wonder why UT didn't play him more in certain situations.
Just a random thought I had this morning. CP in this offense would've absolutely put up PlayStation numbers!
I'm not sure "simplicity" is an accurate way to describe the receivers' role in this offense.He would have been a Belintnikoff winner.
This offense is perfect for him.
Because of its simplicity.
I'm not sure "simplicity" is an accurate way to describe the receivers' role in this offense.
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To play receiver in this offense, you've got to consistently see what the QB sees, make decisions on-the-fly, and be a better than average blocker.
I remember hearing frequently that at Tennessee CP had trouble with route running, though the specifics of that always sounded like speculation. I'm not sure at that stage of his career, CP had the football IQ necessary to start in Heupel's offense.
On the other hand, these "extra" offensive requirements might explain why certain 3-star athletes can produce 4- and 5-star numbers on the field.