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Vikings camp observations: Patrick Peterson's teaching moment with Cameron DantzlerThe veteran cornerback Peterson pulled the second-year corner Dantzler and other young players aside Thursday to give them coverage tips.
The ball sailed into the hands of receiver K.J. Osborn. Quarterback Kirk Cousins vehemently pumped his fists in jubilation. When that 11-on-11 period of Thursday's practice ended, Patrick Peterson walked with fellow cornerback Cameron Dantzler. They talked about how to stop that from happening again.
"I got beat on the post by K.J.," Dantzler said after practice. "I was asking him how fast do you think I should [back]pedal out? Because sometimes I be too patient and get beat a little bit, so I was like how should I do it? He was coaching me up, giving me little things I could do to be on top of that."
What did he say?
"Really, you can be patient, but read the quarterback more," Dantzler said. "I'm like, 'OK that makes sense.' He's like, 'Know the [receiver's] release, too.'"
Watching Peterson through Thursday's practice, the lessons from a three-time All-Pro cornerback weren't exclusive to Dantzler. Peterson also had side chats with cornerbacks Bashaud Breeland, Kris Boyd and Harrison Hand throughout the two-hour session.
"A lot of guys can get in the game and they can be a deer in the headlights," Peterson said, "but if you understand what's coming at you, the game will slow down for you. Just like [Thursday], I was talking to Kris Boyd, having him understand the different releases that receivers can give you and he was like, 'Wow, I never looked at it that way.'"
"Understanding if a receiver comes out in a flipped alignment — which is the outside receiver is off the ball and the No. 2 receiver is on the ball — you're going to get either a dagger, China or double slants [route concepts]," Peterson added. "Just things like that so now you just shorten up the menu now versus covering everything. That's some of the things I was telling these guys today. They were like, 'man how do you know that?' Film study."
https://www.startribune.com/vikings-camp...600082973/
Quote: @purplefaithful said:
Vikings camp observations: Patrick Peterson's teaching moment with Cameron DantzlerThe veteran cornerback Peterson pulled the second-year corner Dantzler and other young players aside Thursday to give them coverage tips.
The ball sailed into the hands of receiver K.J. Osborn. Quarterback Kirk Cousins vehemently pumped his fists in jubilation. When that 11-on-11 period of Thursday's practice ended, Patrick Peterson walked with fellow cornerback Cameron Dantzler. They talked about how to stop that from happening again.
"I got beat on the post by K.J.," Dantzler said after practice. "I was asking him how fast do you think I should [back]pedal out? Because sometimes I be too patient and get beat a little bit, so I was like how should I do it? He was coaching me up, giving me little things I could do to be on top of that."
What did he say?
"Really, you can be patient, but read the quarterback more," Dantzler said. "I'm like, 'OK that makes sense.' He's like, 'Know the [receiver's] release, too.'"
Watching Peterson through Thursday's practice, the lessons from a three-time All-Pro cornerback weren't exclusive to Dantzler. Peterson also had side chats with cornerbacks Bashaud Breeland, Kris Boyd and Harrison Hand throughout the two-hour session.
"A lot of guys can get in the game and they can be a deer in the headlights," Peterson said, "but if you understand what's coming at you, the game will slow down for you. Just like [Thursday], I was talking to Kris Boyd, having him understand the different releases that receivers can give you and he was like, 'Wow, I never looked at it that way.'"
"Understanding if a receiver comes out in a flipped alignment — which is the outside receiver is off the ball and the No. 2 receiver is on the ball — you're going to get either a dagger, China or double slants [route concepts]," Peterson added. "Just things like that so now you just shorten up the menu now versus covering everything. That's some of the things I was telling these guys today. They were like, 'man how do you know that?' Film study."
https://www.startribune.com/vikings-camp...600082973/
Landing P2 was more than just about hoping for a bounce back season. He's going to be a big help to the young secondary.
Keep Peterson out of the slot, and we're gold.
P2 might end up being the best pickup this off-season. His knowledge of how offenses are run will be so valuable, probably even more than this write up indicates.
Quote: @1VikesFan said:
P2 might end up being the best pickup this off-season. His knowledge of how offenses are run will be so valuable, probably even more than this write up indicates.
Na, all the beef on the DL is going to make a significant difference.
I really like the Peterson signing. It was nice to see him mentoring the young guys yesterday. It was cool to watch him throwing and catching with Harrison Smith. I know it's early days but you have to start somewhere.
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