Tag: Cordarrelle Patterson

Cordarrelle Patterson named first-team All-NFL kick returner by PFWA

Cordarrelle Patterson continues to garner honors for his special teams play for the Bears in 2019, and he’s earned yet another one.

Cordarrelle Patterson continues to garner honors for his special teams play for the Bears in 2019.

After being named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press and Sporting News, as well as voted to the Pro Bowl, Patterson has earned another honor.

Patterson has been named first-team All-NFL as a kick returner by the Pro Football Writers of America.

Patterson averaged 29.5 yards per kickoff return, including a 102-yard kickoff return touchdown against the New Orleans Saints. He also led the NFL with 825 kick-return yards.

Patterson, who signed with the Bears last March, has a reputation for being one of the league’s best kick returners. Patterson ranks second in league history with a 29.9-yard career average, and he trails only Bears Hall of Famer Gale Sayers, who had 30.6.

He also ranks third on the NFL’s all-time list with career kickoff return touchdowns with seven, which is just one behind Josh Cribbs and Leon Washington.

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Bears stock watch: Who impressed or disappointed in 2019?

Following a disappointing 2019 season, which Bears impressed and which ones underwhelmed?

For a season that began with lofty championship expectations, the Chicago Bears underwhelmed and underperformed in 2019.

After going 12-4 and winning the NFC North last season, the Bears finished 8-8 and missed the playoffs for the eighth time that decade in 2019.

But believe it or not, there were some bright spots in the disappointment. Players like Allen Robinson, Cordarrelle Patterson, Nick Kwiatkoski and Nick Williams come to mind. Then there were the players and coaches that disappointed. Guys like Mitchell Trubisky, Matt Nagy, the tight ends and offensive linemen.

Let’s take a look at who impressed and who disappointed in 2019:

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Cordarrelle Patterson named to Sporting News’ first-team All-Pro team as kick returner

The honors keep coming for Bears kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson, who was named to Sporting News’ first-team All-Pro team.

The honors keep coming for Bears kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson, who remains one of the NFL’s best returners.

Patterson was named to Sporting News’ first-team NFL All-Pro team, which was voted on by league head coaches. Patterson was also voted to the Pro Bowl as a kick returner and named first-team All Pro as a kick returner and second-team All-Pro as a special teams player by the Associated Press.

Patterson averaged 29.5 yards per kickoff return, including a 102-yard kickoff return touchdown against the New Orleans Saints. He also led the NFL with 825 kick-return yards.

Patterson, who signed with the Bears last March, has a reputation for being one of the league’s best kick returners. Patterson ranks second in league history with a 29.9-yard career average, and he trails only Bears Hall of Famer Gale Sayers, who had 30.6.

He also ranks third on the NFL’s all-time list with career kickoff return touchdowns with seven, which is just one behind Josh Cribbs and Leon Washington.

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Bears CB Kyle Fuller is headed back to the Pro Bowl

Bears CB Kyle Fuller is headed to his second straight Pro Bowl, as he will replace the Rams’ Jalen Ramsey, who bowed out due to injury.

Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller is headed to his second straight Pro Bowl.

Fuller, who was selected as an alternate, will replace the Rams’ Jalen Ramsey, who bowed out due to injury.

Last season, Fuller was named to the first-team All-Pro team and his first Pro Bowl after his league-best seven interceptions and 21 pass breakups.

While Fuller’s numbers were down from a season ago, he led the Bears with three interceptions and 12 pass breakups while finishing second in tackles with 82. Fuller was a part of a Bears defense that, while they regressed, remained consistent. They allowed the fourth fewest points in the NFL (18.6 per game.)

Fuller will join three Bears players on the NFC team, including outside linebacker Khalil Mack, safety Eddie Jackson and kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson.

The Pro Bowl will take place Sunday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. CT at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

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Cordarrelle Patterson named first-team All-Pro as kick returner

Bears’ Cordarrelle Patterson has been named first-team All-Pro as a kick return specialist for the 5th time in his career.

When the Chicago Bears signed Cordarrelle Patterson last offseason, they were adding a dynamic weapon with an ability to plays open on offense and special team. But it was his special team play that impressed in what was ultimately a disappointing 8-8 campaign for the Chicago.

Patterson has been named to the 2019 All-Pro first team as a kick return specialist.

Patterson averaged 29.5 yards per kickoff return, including a 102-yard kickoff return touchdown against the New Orleans Saints.

This is the fifth time Patterson has earned All-Pro honors for his role as a kick returner. He also made the All-Pro second team as a special teamer for his work as a gunner this season.

Patterson is also the only Bears player to be named to the All-Pro first team in 2019 after having four last season (Khalil Mack, Kyle Fuller, Eddie Jackson and Tarik Cohen.)

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Bears Injuries: Anthony Miller questionable, Cordarrelle Patterson out vs. Vikings

The Bears have been ravaged by injuries all season, and it continued in their season finale against the Vikings.

The Chicago Bears have been ravaged by injuries all season, and it continued in their season finale against the Minnesota Vikings.

Cordarrelle Patterson suffered a concussion in the second quarter. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game, ending his season. Patterson had two rushes for 14 yards.

More injury news on the offensive side of the ball with receiver Anthony Miller, who is questionable to return with a shoulder injury sustained in the second quarter. Miller injured his left shoulder, which was the shoulder that was surgically repaired in the offseason. He wore a brace earlier this season as he recovered.

The Bears lead the Vikings 11-6 at halftime.

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Allen Robinson planning offseason training workouts with Bears WRs

Bears WR Allen Robinson is orchestrating offseason workouts where Bears receivers would go to live with him and train for next season.

While the Chicago Bears still have one game left in what’s been a miserable 2019 season, talks have already turned toward the offseason. There will be plenty of issues that need to be addressed, but ranking towards the bottom of that list is wide receiver.

Still, receiver Allen Robinson, who has been the lone bright spot on Chicago’s offense this season, is planning ahead to an offseason where he’s focused on getting Bears receivers primed for 2020.

Speaking with the media on Thursday, Bear offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich said that he overheard Robinson orchestrating offseason workouts where Bears receivers would go to live with him and train for next season.

This wouldn’t be the first time Robinson has taken to offseason preparation. He did the same last March when he flew to Huntington Beach, California, to work with Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, as well as fellow receivers Taylor Gabriel, Javon Wims and Marvin Hall to fine-tune and perfect passing routes.

Bears receivers that figure to be in attendance include Anthony Miller, Javon Wims, Riley Ridley, Cordarrelle Patterson and Taylor Gabriel, who could be a potential cap casualty this offseason.

You’d assume that Trubisky will also be in attendance. While Trubisky’s future in Chicago is in question, he will still be the Bears starting quarterback heading into this offseason.

Following an embarrassing output on offense, there’s much work to be done for this unit to make significant strides in 2020.

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Vikings have 2 players on projected all-decade team

Adrian Peterson and Cordarelle Patterson were two of the best players at their position from 2010-19.

With the decade coming to an end, Chris Wesseling over at NFL.com made his predictions for the all-decade team.

The Vikings have two representatives.

At running back, Adrian Peterson made the team.

As far as the decade is concerned, Peterson spent 2010-2016 with the Vikings, 2017 with the Saints and Cardinals and 2018-19 with the Redskins. During that time, Peterson has made four Pro Bowl teams, two All-Pro Teams. Peterson has eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark five times and has led the league in rushing twice. Peterson has totalled 9,654 yards and 71 rushing touchdowns during that stretch.

The second player is kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson. Patterson spent 2013-2016 with the Vikings, 2017 with the Raiders, 2018 with the Patriots and 2019 with the Bears. During that time, he’s made three Pro Bowl teams and two All Pro teams.

He has a combined seven kick returns for touchdowns, and in 2019 with Chicago, he led the league with 825 kick returning yards.

You can check out the full team here.

Khalil Mack, Cordarrelle Patterson named to USA Today’s All-Decade Team

Two Chicago Bears have been named to USA Today’s All-Decade Team: Outside linebacker Khalil Mack and kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson.

Two Chicago Bears have been named to USA Today’s All-Decade Team: Outside linebacker Khalil Mack and kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson.

While both haven’t been with the Bears for very long — Mack is in his second year and Patterson his first with Chicago — they’ve already had lasting impacts on the franchise.

In Mack’s first season with the Bears, he amassed 12.5 sacks, a career-high six forced fumbles and 18 quarterback hits. But even more than that, it was his presence on the field that added a new wrinkle to Chicago’s defense. Even when he’s not making an impact on the box score, he’s affecting every play.

Before Mack was traded to the Bears in 2018, he established himself as one of the NFL’s best defenders with the Oakland Raiders. In 2016, Mack was named Defensive Player of the Year following a season where he registered 15.0 sacks and 23 tackles-for-loss. Mack has now been voted to five straight Pro Bowls (three with the Raiders, two with the Bears).

In Patterson’s first season with the Bears, he’s breathed life into Chicago’s kick return game. He ranks second in the league with a 29.6-yard average on 27 kickoff returns, and he’s ran one back 102 yards for a touchdown against the Saints. More than a kick returner, Patterson has proven to be an impressive gunner on special teams.

When the Bears signed Patterson in the offseason, they were adding a dynamic weapon that affected plays on both offense and special teams. Patterson ranks second in NFL history averaging 29.9 yards on 203 kickoff returns. He also ranks third all-time on the NFL’s kickoff return touchdowns list with seven.

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Two former Vols selected to Pro Bowl

2020 Pro Bowl.

Two former Tennessee players were selected to the 2020 Pro Bowl on Tuesday, as Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox and Chicago Bears wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson made the cut.

Cox was one of 12 Ravens to be selected, which leads the NFL.

As a walk-on in 2006, Cox eventually took over the starting long snapper role in 2007, and earned a scholarship before the 2008 season. Cox was signed as an undrafted free agent to the Baltimore Ravens in 2010, and has been the starter since his rookie season. Tuesday’s selection will send Cox to his third Pro Bowl, the 10th year pro previously was selected in 2015 and 2016.

Cordarrelle Patterson only spent one season at Tennessee, in which the Vols went 5-7 in a 2012 season that saw head coach Derek Dooley fired before the regular season finale.

Patterson is going to the Pro Bowl as a kickoff return specialist. The 7th year pro has returned 13 kickoffs for 417 yards and a touchdown in his first season with the Chicago Bears.

With seven career kickoffs returned for touchdowns, Patterson is one away from tying the NFL record, held by both Josh Cribbs and Leon Washington. In his lone season at Tennessee, Patterson put together 1,858 all-purpose yards and 10 total touchdowns as a triple threat rushing, receiving, and returning kicks and punts for the Vols.

Drafted 29th overall by the Minnesota Vikings in 2013, Patterson is with his fourth NFL team in Chicago, and will be at his third career Pro Bowl. The former Vol was selected in 2013 and 2016.

The 2020 Pro Bowl will be held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. on Jan. 26.