Official Skins sign Patten thread (merged)

[MTK]

Not your typical splashy sign by the Skins but I really like it the more I think about it. Definitely a Gibbs type player. Here's his bio from Scouts Inc


Comment:
Patten is an undersized speed receiver, and he has been a nice fit in this offense that is so good running the short to intermediate routes. He is the perfect option coming out of the slot where he can use his quickness. Patten has also become a little bit of a vertical receiver for the Pats as they tried to stretch the field more last year. He has big play capabilities even though he lacks size. He has good quickness off the snap of the ball, he has explosiveness, he can run by a lot of corners in this league, for some reason he seems to surprise DB's and run right by them because he is so smooth coming off the ball. Is also an excellent route runner. He is quick in and out of his cuts, he is smooth in his hips, and does a good job creating separation. He is also dangerous after the catch. Can get upfield quickly, he is especially effective on crossing routes and can turn a short catch into a long run. He also has the ability to snatch the ball away from his body; he will make more high catches than you might think because of his vertical receiving skills.