Dutch 874 Posted August 4, 2013 (edited) Bruce Arians: Patrick Peterson could be a top NFL WR http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000225766/article/bruce-arians-patrick-peterson-could-be-a-top-nfl-wr Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson started the week moonlighting on offense for a handful of plays. By Friday, Peterson's offensive reps had increased to the point that Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic called it the "most striking thing about this training camp." It's become obvious that coach Bruce Arians is smitten with Peterson's potential as a playmaking change-up to throw at defenses this season. Although there's been no sign of the PatCat (Wildcat formation), Arians revealed that the Peterson package already has expanded to 15 plays. "We've got a pretty big package in for a guy who's a defensive football player," quarterback Carson Palmer said. Arians explained that he decided to increase the amount of tinkering with Peterson because "that's a lot of weapon sitting next to me." Arians believes Peterson has the potential to be a top-five NFL wide receiver if he played offense full-time, while Palmer drew comparisons to a "Percy Harvin-type player," according to Darren Urban of the team's official website. "There's not much he can't do," Palmer added. "He's one of those guys, if it wasn't football, then baseball maybe or another sport. He's that type of talent and athlete." Peterson appears headed for career highs in receptions, carries and perhaps even pass attempts under Arians, but that can be accomplished with a handful of each. Even if the Cardinals try to get the ball in Peterson's hands once or twice per game, there's nothing resembling a timeshare. After hearing Arians' praise, the 2011 All-Pro was quick to point out, "My primary position is cornerback." I wouldn't doubt anything this kid can do. He definitely has the skill set. Great speed, acceleration, agility, and jumping ability; an amazing athlete. Does he have the discipline though? That has yet to be seen. It will be interesting to see these packages to say the least. Edited August 4, 2013 by dutchff7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RANGA+ 1,210 Posted August 4, 2013 Lol please make this happen. I'd love to see him try go over the middle against the 9ers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted August 4, 2013 If he has the stamina for it, look out. Kid could end up being a pseudo-Deion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 874 Posted August 18, 2013 http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000231104/Patrick-Peterson-lines-up-on-offense?campaign=Facebook_videos_peterson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the Lions fan 19 Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) Don't worry Ranga. It'll happen. Except it'll probably be under, outside or deep. I've seen their camp in person, I reside in AZ. He has all the tools. He's big, fast, strong and smart. He has been outrunning, muscling and jumping Fitz in practice and been equally as impressive on offense and special teams. The NFL will see lots of him this year. He's the twinkle in Arians eye, that's for sure. Edit - he's got 20 lbs on Deion, he might be capable where Deion wasn't, he can hit (no home run puns) and take a hit. While looking like a psuedo-Deion/Harvin type. Edited August 18, 2013 by the Lions fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonovanMcnabb for H.O.F 2,241 Posted August 18, 2013 No need to risk it. The guy has potential to be great at what he does, and gets little safety help all things considered. Losing him to an injury would be huge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
