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The one move that defined the 2018 NFL season for all 32 teams

By Erik Lambert

ALAMEDA, CA - JANUARY 09: Oakland Raiders new head coach Jon Gruden looks on during a news conference at Oakland Raiders headquarters on January 9, 2018 in Alameda, California. Jon Gruden has returned to the Oakland Raiders after leaving the team in 2001. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
ALAMEDA, CA - JANUARY 09: Oakland Raiders new head coach Jon Gruden looks on during a news conference at Oakland Raiders headquarters on January 9, 2018 in Alameda, California. Jon Gruden has returned to the Oakland Raiders after leaving the team in 2001. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 25: Cordarrelle Patterson #84 of the New England Patriots carries the ball past Darron Lee #58 of the New York Jets during the second half at MetLife Stadium on November 25, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 25: Cordarrelle Patterson #84 of the New England Patriots carries the ball past Darron Lee #58 of the New York Jets during the second half at MetLife Stadium on November 25, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

New England Patriots: Trading for Cordarrelle Patterson

The Patriots have always had that knack of scooping underrated players from teams who simply lack the wherewithal to use them correctly. It happened back in 2007 when they got Randy Moss from the Raiders. This isn’t on that same scale, but it’s another example of Oakland not knowing what they had. Cordarrelle Patterson may not be freak wide receiver people had hoped, but he’s proving to be an effective weapon all the same.

New England has gotten some huge plays out of him this year. Plays that proved crucial in some close games. His kick return touchdown in Chicago proved the difference in a win. He’s also scored touchdowns as a running back and a wide receiver. He’s a threat in two different phases and teams have had a hard time keeping him in check. Given how hot-cold the Patriots offense has been at times, it makes the trade look even better.

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