This dude’s a baller’: Robby Anderson’s rise from speed freak to complete WR

[ladypanther]

I miss Rodrique at The Athletic but Person is exceeding my expectations of him.  Nice article on Anderson.  Here is the link and some quotes:

https://theathletic.com/2135921/2020/10/14/this-dudes-a-baller-robby-andersons-rise-from-speed-freak-to-complete-wr/?source=dailyemail

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During the Jets’ first intrasquad scrimmage in 2016, quarterback Geno Smith heaved a deep ball to receiver Robby Anderson, the undrafted rookie from Temple in his first NFL camp.

Then-Jets wideout Brandon Marshall, who was beginning his 11th NFL season that summer, remembers Anderson being well covered on the play.

No matter.

“It was a jump ball and there were two guys on him. And he just went up and he just plucked the ball out of the air like he was Larry Fitzgerald, and did it with ease,” Marshall said. “Then he came down, ran into the end zone and tossed the ball with so much swagger as a rookie. And I said, ‘Holy crap. This dude right here’s a baller.’”

 

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Anderson maintained his attitude and ball skills throughout four seasons with the Jets, during which he played with three quarterbacks, four offensive coordinators and in three offensive systems, all of which sought to use his game-breaking speed without giving him much room to grow on the route tree.

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Through five games, Anderson ranks third in the league in receiving yards (489), fourth in receptions (36) and is on pace to threaten the Panthers’ single-season records in both categories. Anderson’s numbers averaged over 16 games would total 115 catches for 1,565 yards — nearly identical to the team marks held by Christian McCaffrey (116 receptions last year) and Steve Smith (1,563 yards in 2005).

“Credit to my play callers and my coaches,” Anderson said Tuesday in a phone interview with The Athletic. “They see what I’m good at and (are) putting me in positions to do what I’m good at.”

 

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Anderson had a couple of teams interested in him after he went undrafted out of Temple. He chose the Jets in part because of Marshall, who met Anderson when he was working out at Marshall’s training facility in South Florida before the draft.

Anderson had always looked up to Marshall, an All-Pro who made the Pro Bowl with four different teams.

“I was like, Brandon Marshall’s there. It would be great to go learn from him, instead of go somewhere else and be behind some young dudes that I probably really won’t learn the game from,” Anderson said. “Every day Brandon pretty much taught me something, like being a pro, being a man, better person.”

One of Marshall’s first lessons for Anderson was to find the weight room.

“He just wanted to run. I was like, ‘Brother, you’re as thin as a little branch. You need to make sure you’re lifting weights and you’re taking care of your body,’” said Marshall, 

 

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Marshall helped Anderson develop a plan for strength and conditioning, but also has given him tips on sticking to a routine and taking care of his business off the field. Anderson still reaches out to Marshall, as well as former NFL wideout Chad Johnson, aka Ochocinco.

“He has all of that swagger and he still calls me and says, ‘Big bro, what are you seeing? What can I do?’ He even talks to Ocho, asking for advice,” Marshall said. “And that’s special because a lot of guys, they get to this point and they think they’ve made it. They know it all. And I can call Robby right now and I can say, ‘What the hell are you doing?’”

 

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“He’s not afraid to tell me the truth,” Anderson said. “A lot of people act like they care about you. But people that don’t tell you the truth don’t really care about you. They just care to tell you what you want to hear. I know I’m always getting the honest truth from him.”

Robby Anderson: Season-by-season stats

TEAM	YEAR	G	REC	YARDS	YPG	TD
Panthers	2020	5	36	489	97.8	1
Jets	2019	16	52	779	48.7	5
Jets	2018	14	50	752	53.7	6
Jets	2017	16	63	941	58.8	7
Jets	2016	16	42	587	36.7	2

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Anderson, 27, believes his maturity, coupled with a talented receiving corps and people who believe in him, have all contributed to his blazing start with the Panthers.

“I know I have the talent. That’s God-given. I think everybody in the NFL has the talent. But it’s certain things — the pieces around you, the situation you’re in, you as a person. There’s a lot that plays into (it),” he said.

“So I just tried to master and come into this new opportunity and do everything the right way. I feel like the energy around me is in the right places, too. I just think I’m in a good situation for me as a person, and the situation I’m in organization-wise and team-wise and the pieces around me. It’s like a match made in heaven in my eyes.”

 

Lots of good stuff.  Anderson has a great attitude and work ethic. How many wide receivers are reaching out for and appreciate guidance and criticism?  Lots of credit to Rhule for bringing him in and Brady for knowing how to use him. (Do we credit Hurney for not getting in the way?) Teddy spent time with Robby in the offseason...seems to have helped their fast start. Anderson has made an amazingly quick transition to being a complete wide receiver.  Watching him on Sundays I bet many would be surprised that he was undrafted.

Also...Jets......tyvm.

[PandaMan]

Good read.  Robby has exceeded all expectations I had of him, he is playing with gusto and swagger.  It was a great signing.  I liked it at the time, but thought Teddy not throwing deep too often would kind of hinder him.  But damn that dude can ball at all levels.  Love him.  
 

I remember an article from a couple years back of him getting pulled over and telling the cop he was going to nut in his wife’s eye or something.  I was thinking “‘man what a head case,” but now he’s our head case.  And thankfully nothing like that had happened again lol

[Panther Believer]

The Sun God is a straight baller. He's even getting DJ outta of his shell a little bit haha.

[PandaMan]

5 minutes ago, Panther Believer said:

The Sun God is a straight baller. He's even getting DJ outta of his shell a little bit haha.

I’m gonna be honest; this is a question we all need an answer to.  What’s that bear doin?

[Panther Believer]

32 minutes ago, PandaMan said:

I’m gonna be honest; this is a question we all need an answer to.  What’s that bear doin?

lol and WTH is this Sweet Caroline song all these fools know the words to?

[SizzleBuzz]

There’s a single reason Robby is here — Coach Matt Rhule. 
 

Thanks Coach. 

[DaveThePanther2008]

1 hour ago, SizzleBuzz said:

There’s a single reason Robby is here — Coach Matt Rhule. 
 

Thanks Coach. 

What an outstanding FA pick. 

That one handed grab Sunday was nasty.   I was a bit pissed they didn't throw a flag because the defender had is other arm locked down and the refs didn't call it. 

He still made the catch.   Pretty awesome.

[imminent rogaine]

It was obvious that he was a complete WR last year in NY. People over looked him, I guess, because it was the jets and he is skinny as a rail? Idk. He was clearly the best FA WR at the time. His talent isn’t surprising at all. The only surprising part is seeing a competent offensive scheme in Carolina. A normal Carolina team would see him going deep every play while Teddy takes sacks.

I said it at the time they Philly would sign him because that’s what made sense. I bet they wish they could have that one over again. 

[Khaki Lackey]

13 hours ago, PandaMan said:

I remember an article from a couple years back of him getting pulled over and telling the cop he was going to nut in his wife’s eye or something. 

Wait. What?! I've got  to find this article lol

[Devil Doc]

27 minutes ago, Khaki Lackey said:

Wait. What?! I've got  to find this article lol

https://www.tmz.com/2018/01/19/ny-jets-robby-anderson-arrested/

[Pantherxtreme]

10 hours ago, SizzleBuzz said:

There’s a single reason Robby is here — Coach Matt Rhule. 
 

Thanks Coach. 

Teddy two gloves was also a draw for Robby to sign here, based on his interview.
 

 

[Khyber53]

Let's hope he keeps growing as a receiver here and that his problems from the past are something he's grown from and changed after.

[Fox007]

Yea this was a good addition and one a few people were clamoring for during the offseason. We had a good offseason and if we have another one in the same vein next year I think we can compete for the division crown for the next few years easily. The Bucs are basically going to be one and done with Tom or if not then lol bring that poo on.

The Saints are in fading out mode too with Brees so we will be primed to take over with a young, hungry, well coached team.

[stbugs]

Been phenomenal and he’s still young so he’s a guy I’d like to extend. I wasn’t super hyped for him or Teddy, but since he was 27, he was one I thought still fit under a 5 year plan. Teddy I’m still a little unsure about, still wonder if it’s Brady and a solid core of receiving talent or if he’s better than he was in Minnesota or the Saints, outside of 1 game.