Tag: David Patten

Every player with a passing TD, rushing TD, and receiving TD in the same game

With Christian McCaffrey’s triple-crown day, there are 11 players pro football history to throw, run, and catch a touchdown in the same game. Here they all are.

On Sunday, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey did something that hasn’t been done in pro football in 17 years. McCaffrey threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to receiver Brandon Aiyuk with 12:10 left in the first half.

Then, with 1:51 left in the third quarter, McCaffrey extended his short route as Jimmy Garoppolo rolled around to avoid pressure, coming up with this great nine-yard touchdown catch.

And THEN, with 12:07 left in the game, McCaffrey bashed it in for this one-yard touchdown run.

It’s been since 2005 since any player has touchdowns in all three ways in a single game, and only 11 players have done it in pro football history. Who else has pulled off this impressive feat?

Drew Brees, Saints share condolences on the passing of David Patten

Drew Brees, Saints share condolences on the passing of David Patten

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The NFL family lost retired wide receiver David Patten this week in his death in a motorcycling accident, and he’s been widely remembered by many of his former teams and teammates. One of the three-time Super Bowl champion’s quarterbacks took time to pay his respects in Drew Brees, who praised the “leadership, perseverance, work ethic, character and incredible faith” that he experienced in working with Patten.

Patten and Brees were teammates with the New Orleans Saints in 2007 and 2008, the final years of Patten’s playing career. He did return briefly to his former teams in Cleveland and New England, but Brees was the last quarterback to complete a pass with Patten before he hung up his cleats. After retiring, Patten returned to complete his degree at Western Carolina where he was working with the football team as an assistant coach.

The Saints also issued a statement upon Patten’s passing:

“The New Orleans Saints are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of David Patten. While his tenure with the Saints was relatively short, he left an indelible mark on his teammates, coaches, and staff through his actions, words, and his infectious smile. He was a tenacious competitor and infused the locker room with leadership and a winning spirit that remains to this day. The thoughts and prayers of the Saints organization are with his family and countless friends.”

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Former Browns WR David Patten has passed away

Patten was a starter on the 2000 Browns and briefly returned in 2009

Longtime NFL wide receiver, and one-time Cleveland Brown, David Patten has passed away unexpectedly. Patten was just 47.

TMZ Sports reports that Patten was killed in a motorcycle accident in his native South Carolina.

Patten is best-known for his seasons with the New England Patriots from 2001-2004, where he was one of Tom Brady’s favorite targets in the early days of the AFC East dynasty. He played the 2000 season with the Browns after spending his first three seasons getting infrequent playing time with the New York Giants.

Cleveland was Patten’s first opportunity to start. On a 3-13 team that struggled in the second season back in the league, Patten caught 38 passes for 546 yards and one touchdown. He briefly returned to Cleveland in the 2009 offseason but retired once he did not make the team.

Our thoughts and condolences are with Patten’s family and his former teammates and coaches, many of whom have shared their grief on social media.

Former Saints WR David Patten dead at age 47

Former New Orleans Saints WR David Patten dead at 47

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Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver David Patten lost his life at 47, ESPN reported Friday. Local reports say he was involved in a motorcycle accident Thursday evening. A three-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, Patten retired from the NFL in 2010 and finished his degree at Western Carolina, where he had been working as an assistant football coach.

Patten made the leap to the NFL after initially joining the old Arena Football League’s Albany Firebirds, contributing to a number of teams including the Cleveland Browns, the Patriots, the Washington Football Team, and the Saints. In 147 career games, he caught 324 passes for 4,715 receiving yards while scoring 24 touchdowns. But his first real break came on special teams, where he fielded 111 kickoffs for 2,273 return yards and one touchdown.

In his two-year stint with New Orleans, Patten played well as the No. 2 receiver to Marques Colston, totaling 65 receptions for 954 yards and four touchdowns in 21 games. Injuries slowed him down, though, and eventually led to his retirement a few years later. But his contributions to the early-days Sean Payton offense helped lay the groundwork for lasting success.

It’s always tough to see someone pass away so young. May he rest in peace and his memory be a blessing.

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Former Giants WR David Patten dies at age 47

Former New York Giants WR David Patten, who went on to win multiple Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, has died at age 47.

Former New York Giants wide receiver David Patten has tragically passed away, reports ESPN. He was 47.

Patten went undrafted out of Western Carolina in 1996 before joining the now-defunct Albany Firebird of the Arena Football League. In 1997, he signed with the Giants as a free agent and would remain with the team through the 1999 season.

Following his time in East Rutherford, Patten had stints with the Cleveland Browns (2000), New England Patriots (2001-2004), Washington Football Team (2005-2006) and New Orleans Saints (2007-2008) before closing out his career with additional stays in Cleveland (2009) and New England (2010).

After retiring from the NFL, Patten returned to Western Carolina to complete his degree in social work. He also served as an assistant coach for the program.

In 147 career games (73 starts), Patten hauled in 324 receptions for 4,715 yards and 24 touchdowns. He was also a prolific return man, gaining an additional 2,273 yards and scoring one touchdown on 111 kickoff returns.

Over his three-year Giants career, Patten appeared in 44 games (three starts), recording 33 receptions for 460 yards and three touchdowns to go along with 1,724 yards and one touchdown as a returner.

Patten won three Super Bowl titles during his time with the Patriots.

Once a Giant, always a Giant.