Cordarrelle Patterson had a breakout offensive year during his age-30 season. While the veteran is set to his free agency this offseason, the Falcons are already looking to retain the Swiss Army Knife-like weapon. Owner Arthur Blank told reporters that the Falcons have already had discussions with Patterson’s agents.
“From our standpoint, we’d love to have [CP] back,” Blank said (via the team’s website). “We saw the same thing that you saw on the field. I think this is a very talented player, a very talented athlete. This is a good example of when a coach understands the scheme – which he does, Coach Smith – and he takes an athlete like this and can use him in a variety of ways I think you see the kind of production that he can have. He’s a terrific young man. He’s great with the fans. He’s great in the locker room. He’s a real competitor… I hope that he’ll be a Falcon this time [next] year.”
Patterson made a name for himself on special teams, but he took on a large offensive role in 2021. In 16 games (13 starts), Patterson finished with 1,166 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns on 205 touches. Thanks in part to his on-field production, Patterson became a fan favorite, and he reciprocated the love by wearing a sweatshirt stating “The City of Atlanta Changed My Life.”
The Falcons signed Mike Davis to a two-year deal last offseason, but they could choose to move on from the veteran if Patterson ends up commanding a (relatively) hefty contract. Fellow running back Qadree Ollison is also set to hit free agency.
3 years 24 million
I wouldn’t even ho that far 2 for 18 maybe. Very easily could be a one year wonder. Plus he is getting “old” football wise.
I’d ho that far.
3 year 20 Million – 1 year 12.5 mil, 2 year if producing 10.5 mil, 3 year 7 mil – buy out opt for both player & team. 20 mil is for sure out of the contract only. Rest is made up 2 & 3 year – Carries, yards, TDs + catches, yards, TDs + return yards and TDs.
The Falcons have an opportunity to sneak into the 2022 playoffs given the weakness in the rest of their division (due to retirements and a dearth of NFL-caliber QBs).
Fantasy MVP. Give him everything
Yeah Falcons, go ahead and pay a 31 year old 1 hit, gimmick running back. That’ll fix your broken franchise. While you’re at it, you might as well give Ryan a new 6 year deal too. Lol