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

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Nov 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Cardinals 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

What should the Vikings do?:

In terms of signing Patterson, it really depends on what the receiver wants to do rather than what Minnesota wants to do. He may have the desire to go and play for another team that would be more able to utilize his athleticism in their offense.

But his role in the Vikings’ offense seemed to actually take some sort of shape last year and he may want to continue playing for the organization that drafted him.

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Based on the uncertainty of his continued development, Minnesota signing Patterson to a short-term contract or one that they can easily opt out of after a year or two would be their most ideal scenario. Overpaying the receiver to keep him in town would be a regrettable mistake by the Vikings and could end up costing a few people their jobs if it ended up not working out.

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