Should they stay or go? 2017 Vikings free-agents: Cordarrelle Patterson

Should the Minnesota Vikings re-sign the up and coming wide receiver or let him try and find success elsewhere?

During the 2016 season with the Minnesota Vikings, wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson seemed to finally capture some of the success he experienced as a rookie with the team back in 2013. He has become known more for his kick returning abilities, but he was able to be a significant contributor for the Vikings’ offense as well this year.

He set a single-season career high with 52 catches this year and his total of 70 passing targets in 2016 were the second most he has ever had during his four-year career. His success with returning kickoffs continued as he led the NFL in average yards per kick return (31.7) for the third time in the last four seasons.

Due to Minnesota not picking up the former first-round pick’s fifth-year option last offseason, Patterson is now a free-agent and can sign with any team he desires. Even if the Vikings would like to bring him back for the 2017 season, the wide receiver might be able to land a more lucrative deal with  another team.