Patriots kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson has a fan in Jets special teams coordinator Brant Boyer.
Boyer gushed this week when asked about Patterson, who is averaging 30.9 yards per return this year.
“I think he is the best in the game,” Boyer said. “The best kick returner in the game. I think he sets up his blocks, is a patient runner and then explodes and breaks tackles as good as anybody in this league. I think his size, he has cutback ability. I think he does an outstanding job.
“Their scheme causes you problems. I think they do an outstanding job overall on special teams.