For starters and stars, the main thing can be the main thing. A great running back can be just that. No one cares about Derrick Henry’s route-running ability. Or if Antonio Brown could run off tackle. But if you’re a backup, rotational, or niche player, the more you can do, the better. Three weeks into the season, Cordarrelle Patterson is doing it all in the Steelers’ offense. Running back, wide receiver, kick returner and all-around athlete, he’s filling in wherever needed. Coordinator Arthur Smith appreciates the help.
“And credit to him, because he’s embraced it, and he can do multiple jobs,” Smith said Thursday of Patterson in a team-provided transcript.