Should the Dolphins seriously consider Cordarrelle Patterson with 12th pick?

Feb. 14 News and Notes 14 comments ---Bill

The Miami Dolphins season has been over for 1 and a half months now.  So the Dolphins front office and coaches have been busy trying to put together their plan for improving the Dolphins’ roster for 2013.  First up, we’ll know within the next couple of weeks, which of the Dolphins own free agents will be retained.  Then we’ll shift into what is expected to be a wild free agency period, with the Dolphins having roughly $46 million to spend.  Then, we’ll all focus on one of my favorite days on the NFL calendar, the NFL Draft.

The Draft isn’t until the end of April, but the scouting of these young men will pick up steam quickly, with the upcoming Combine.  Then we’ll get into the personal workouts and Pro Days each of the schools will host.  So there may be 2 months left until Draft day, but there is a lot to do between now and then.  Sorry we have been away for a little while, but there really hasn’t been much going on in the Dolphins world.  Well, unless you are riveted by the Dolphins asking for public money to help rebuild Sun Life Stadium!

Right now is the lull in the NFL offseason, where teams are building their strategies and players are on vacation.  Reggie Bush was recently in China and I think Richie Incognito was wondering around South America!  While we haven’t been posting, we’ve been working on some things behind the scenes to make the site a little bit better for you, the readers.  One thing we’ve done, is that we’ve added a great writer and NFL Draft Scout, Austin John, to the PhinNation team.  His first post will be coming up soon and he’ll focus on the upcoming draft and give you in-depth information on the top players in this upcoming draft.  If you are on Twitter, be sure to follow him @Phinfanalyst.

Cordarrelle Patterson

So now that we’ve caught up, let’s get to the topic of this post.  It is not a secret that the Dolphins NEED to upgrade their wide receiving corps this offseason.  And while the Dolphins might try to sign a Mike Wallace, Dwayne Bowe, or Greg Jennings, the Dolphins might also look to the draft for a bona fide #1 wideout.  For those of you hoping for Percy Harvin, I’m sorry, but I don’t see that happening.  Instead, we wanted to share a few thoughts on Tennessee WR, Cordarrelle Patterson.  The first thing that stands out about this guy is his size: 6’3″, 220 lbs.  So he’s a big target.  Second, he’s an elusive runner with the football.  As Evan Silva of RotoWorld wrote here, Patterson could be a huge playmaker in the NFL.

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  • Miami Jules

    I admit to not being an expert on this guy, but at first glance, he sounds like a cross between Brandon Marshall and TED GINN… Oh no! Not Ted Ginn!

  • Bored guy at work

    The most important thing this offseason is giving RT some weapons on offense to use, specifically play making WRs. I think we need to go with the more surefire prospect with our draft pick, even if his ceiling isn’t as high. Admittedly I’m not an expert on the college ranks, but I would think Keenan Allen is the safer prospect and is capable of being a skilled receiver. His ceiling might not be as high, but it’s more likely that RT can use him appropriately.

  • CO Fin Fan

    I have heard too many comparisons to Ginn on this guy Allen is who we need to draft.

    • CO Fin Fan

      oh, and if we don’t get at least 1 to 2 of those free agent receivers Ireland should be fired instantly.

    • http://twitter.com/PaulDSmythe Paul Smythe

      I don’t see many similarities between him and Ginn

      • PhinNation

        Me either. Ginn was smaller and more off a strider. Patterson look more natural running routes and is more elusive in small areas

  • http://twitter.com/PaulDSmythe Paul Smythe

    Absolutely and unequivocally yes. Patterson is a big time playmaker who would do wonders in Miami’s west coast system. Get him and Greg Jennings and we’re sitting pretty.

    • PhinNation

      Agreed. It would be nice if they could get a stud receiver in free agency and in the draft

  • bolz

    Apart from his jersey number, I dont see much similar to Moss. I think Miami would be wise not to consider his return skills when making the evaluation for a first round pick. Return skills can be found in much later rounds, no one is concerned with Larry Fitzgerald’s return abilities. Patterson or Allen? I dont know. But Miami CAN NOT afford to blow this pick.

    • PhinNation

      You are right bolz, he needs to be a #1 receiver, outside of his return ability. I think the kid has that type of playmaking ability at WR

  • http://www.facebook.com/jason.bendle Jason Bendle

    I say yes too, but ill go as far to say take Wallace an Patterson! resign Bush an start fillin spots that are in repair. we need some play makers for Tannehill no doubt! we have lots of cash so we should play it smart an not over pay for Hartline or Long we need them but they are replaceable. I love both of those guys but love to be able to build a good defense. I really want this guy in miami Though…….. Phins up!

  • T-Bone SoFLa

    He looks better than any of the recievers we have now with the Dolphins. I know he’s up against collegiate talent but he does make it seem pretty easy. What I’m most impressed by is his effort after the catch. Every catch he tried to make something out of it verses just going down. I like this guy.

  • speedkills

    Patterson at #12 all the way. Wallace in free agency. its time the Dolphins go for difference makers and not just ” there are a lot of WR in the later rounds ” Make a statement for a change.

  • jaxocrat

    re-sign Long, Bush, Hartline, Starks, and Smith (keep the continuity); sign a free agent wide receiver such as Bowe or Wallace, sign M. Bennett at tight end; trade out of the 1st round for a 1st next year and a 2nd and 3rd this year (pick a quality wr in the second, draft a solid OT or DE in the second as well as another ILB in the second) then draft best available regardless of need the rest of the draft.