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I think he will show up friday and act like he owns the place and not let nerves get the best of him. I believe he will be fine.

I think Da'Rick is smoother than Julio as a pure route runner. JMO.

I'm holding off on judging Patterson in that way until I see him play more when he develops a better feel for the speed of everything. Don't get me wrong, it's obvious that he's a thoroughbred, but I think he'll look smoother once he understands everything happening around him. You could tell a huge difference with Hunter and Da'Rick in that area their second year.

He'll be better than Rogers. Might take a few games to really hit his stride, but if he stays healthy, he'll get there. As for Friday night, I expect him to win a few battles, probably lose a few too. (But only because the secondary is so elite.) But the nervousness? No way that's going to be a problem. Once he gets his first live hit in the game, most of it will be gone. When he makes his first catch, 90% will be gone. Being out there with Justin all loose and encouraging him will make a huge difference. After 3 or 4 catches (which I believe he will make sometime in the first half), nervousness will be a distant memory. I know this is a bold statement, but hey, it's that time of year: We're not going to miss Rogers.

is there any part of patterson's game that the coaches are concerned about?
GO BIG ORANGE!!!

HUSH lol, but ya we need to be luckier than last season on the injury front, we are mighty thin in some spots where their backup have went down with injuries...linebackers, TE's. I think we are better suited to withstand a WR injury, but losing either would be a huge deal to overcome.

After I watched all of his highlights I can't wait to see him get the ball in the open field that's where he will really shine I expect to see some quick hits to him Friday and let him do his thing with the ball in his hands.

EB

Bray needs to open up with either "go deep" and let CP or Hunter "loosin up" the 2ndary or throw a few short simple passes to let CP get under control and get rid of the "nerves". Oh yeah and get ONeal some "touches" and get the o line working.
We've got some "firepower" BUT first game "jitters" need to be controlled by Chaney and Sal by working these guys into the game.. BUT don't be surprised if NCSU tries to speed up the game and not allow our new defense to rotate and keep us on the field..