JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Cordarrelle Patterson strode to the podium late Sunday afternoon, smile on his face, shades covering his eyes despite being indoors. He looked the epitome of cool, like a man understanding his importance in his corner of the world.
And after Sunday, when the Atlanta Falcons' individual offensive steamroller returned to the lineup and proceeded to flatten the Jacksonville Jaguars, it made perfect sense. In his return, one thing became clear about Atlanta, its playoff hopes and its emerging star.
Patterson is not just a versatile player for coach-slash-offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.