Interesting timing on Rick Spielman’s comments about wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson.
On the surface, Spielman seems to merely be giving a positive update on Patterson’s offseason progress but when you consider the timing, the remarks take on a different significance.
“There’s no question about the physical ability there. I think Cordarrelle has really grown up a lot,” Spielman said. “I know what he has done this offseason dedicating himself to being the best receiver he can be, and how serious he is taking that, we’re very excited about the future with Cordarrelle.”
Under normal circumstances, I’d call that standard GM happy talk about a player whose future is very much up-in-the-air.