Robby Anderson Mini Press Conference

[SBBlue]

link:Robby Anderson shares his first impressions on Sam Darnold in Carolina (panthers.com)

Going on my 6th year, I know how to get myself ready.  Nothing against the team or nothing like that.  The work I was putting in with my trainer, I was on a good program.  I didn't want to step away from that.  My coaches and nobody had a problem with it.  I was working.  

What did you focus on? --- I don't want to disclose my personal goals, I'd rather show.

Another question on his absence
At the end of the day, the season is the real goal, that's where we win at.  I knew mandatory minicamp was coming up and training camp.  I was working.  Its not like I was sitting around doing nothing.  Nobody in the building had an issue.

Question on daily communication with DJ
I'm not going to disclose the personal borthership with DJ.

When I walked in the building I see a new energy out of Sam, like a glowing charisma that I didn't see in NY. You know their energy their aura, I can kinda view that when I walked in the building.

This system is completely different, NY was more complex and nuanced for everyone.  This system is more graspable.  

My game in NY was more down the field and vertical, I didn't have the intermediate.  Mixing what I did last year is something to look forward to.

A question on production in the contract year
I'm a believer in what's meant for you comes from God. No man, no individual controls our destiny besides the work  you put in... that's management and their decision.

Slot vs outside question:
Smiles, in the slot I can get more jiggy, I have more fun.  Outside is cool and all, I like to get the ball in my hands and make things happen.  I like both.  I like playing reciever.  I like to make plays.  Getting vertical depends on the coverage.

Question on Jets week 1  and the change up there
Changes for the jets is not my concern.  I play for the Carolina Panthers.

I was given more opportunity last year.  In life, the more opportunity you get you can either succeed or fail.  I was putting in work, chemistry, positive things.  The better I be as person in life, the better I be in every aspect.  Whatever I put my mind to, I'm capable of doing.  

My goal this year is to have a better season than last year and I'm having a better offseason this year so I'm pretty sure the results will come.

 

[Panthera onca]

I love this guy, he is so unique and quirky.

[SBBlue]

Its like the press forgot that OTAs were optional and vets often don't attend, but they kept asking about his absence.  I know we were all interested because of the trade rumors, but at this point it seems like there is nothing there.

David Newton did have a good question on being reunited with Sam.  My jaw dropped.  
 

[Obeg]

Most of his answers were short and he didn't seem all that interested in answering them.  But he lit up and was really interested in the slot question.   This surprised me.  While he does well in the slot - I know I cringe when I see that "what looks to be fragile, lanky body" get hit inside.

 

[SBBlue]

1 minute ago, Obeg said:

 I know I cringe when I see that "what looks to be fragile, lanky body" get hit inside.

 

The kid is tough as nails.  I loved the line from the mic'd up video after some contact.

That's right I hit like a tight end.

[KB_fan]

Hey @SBBluethanks so much for doing the summaries of these pressers.  I got through listening to Rhule and Moton's last night before I just couldn't stay awake any longer and I haven't had time yet today to catch the others.

You do a great job.  Much appreciated!

[SBBlue]

Just now, KB_fan said:

Hey @SBBluethanks so much for doing the summaries of these pressers.  I got through listening to Rhule and Moton's last night before I just couldn't stay awake any longer and I haven't had time yet today to catch the others.

You do a great job.  Much appreciated!

Hey thanks.  I enjoy it.  I know not everyone likes to watch or can watch and would prefer the cliff notes.  Also  mics this time were bad or off.  

Its also easier to refer to for the conversation here.  Certain things jump out when its in text. 

I have some free time presently so I can do it.

 

[t96]

36 minutes ago, KB_fan said:

Hey @SBBluethanks so much for doing the summaries of these pressers.  I got through listening to Rhule and Moton's last night before I just couldn't stay awake any longer and I haven't had time yet today to catch the others.

You do a great job.  Much appreciated!

 

32 minutes ago, SBBlue said:

Hey thanks.  I enjoy it.  I know not everyone likes to watch or can watch and would prefer the cliff notes.  Also  mics this time were bad or off.  

Its also easier to refer to for the conversation here.  Certain things jump out when its in text. 

I have some free time presently so I can do it.

 

Agreed. Nice to have you both here, seems like you were gone for a few years @KB_fan, looking forward to some more good statistics, insight and discussion

[KB_fan]

3 minutes ago, t96 said:

Agreed. Nice to have you both here, seems like you were gone for a few years @KB_fan, looking forward to some more good statistics, insight and discussion

Thanks, I'm glad to be back here more frequently.  Knowing I'll be in the States for the full season this year, since I have a long home assignment, has reignited my interest / connection to the team.  I watched or listened to all the games last year, but just wasn't so involved, for a lot of reasons... 

Not sure how much stat crunching & analysis I'll be doing though.  Maybe a few things that pique my interest as the season progresses... we'll see.  No promises yet as I'm not quite sure how busy my time in the States will be.  July / August will be mostly R&R, but the fall could be fairly busy.

 

[glenwo2]

"What did you focus on? --- I don't want to disclose my personal goals, I'd rather show. "

Translation : "None your f'n business how I train on my own or what training I do.   Next question."

 

At least that's what it sounded to me.  

Anyway, he's here for mandatory camp so I could care less what he did when it wasn't mandatory.  

Robby is here & ready to rock, and that's all that matters.

 

Edited June 16, 2021 by glenwo2

[SBBlue]

26 minutes ago, glenwo2 said:

"What did you focus on? --- I don't want to disclose my personal goals, I'd rather show. "

Translation : "None your f'n business how I train on my own or what training I do.   Next question."

 

I think he was frustrated with the grilling on the absence and that question as a follow up was like "if you weren't here, tell us exactly what you were doing", and he was getting a little perturbed.

Vets skip OTAs all the time and the press knows that. 

 

[t96]

4 hours ago, KB_fan said:

Thanks, I'm glad to be back here more frequently.  Knowing I'll be in the States for the full season this year, since I have a long home assignment, has reignited my interest / connection to the team.  I watched or listened to all the games last year, but just wasn't so involved, for a lot of reasons... 

Not sure how much stat crunching & analysis I'll be doing though.  Maybe a few things that pique my interest as the season progresses... we'll see.  No promises yet as I'm not quite sure how busy my time in the States will be.  July / August will be mostly R&R, but the fall could be fairly busy.

 

Sounds good, just know that there are definitely a fair amount of people here that appreciated the work you did with stats/analysis a few years back and would still appreciate it now!

[glenwo2]

4 hours ago, SBBlue said:

I think he was frustrated with the grilling on the absence and that question as a follow up was like "if you weren't here, tell us exactly what you were doing", and he was getting a little perturbed.

Vets skip OTAs all the time and the press knows that. 

 

No doubt.

 

And damn it...I had a typo I missed :

 

"None *OF* your f'n business...."   <== Forgot the "Of".    grrr....   lol.

[Basbear]

8 hours ago, SBBlue said:

The kid is tough as nails.  I loved the line from the mic'd up video after some contact.

That's right I hit like a tight end.

I watched more than few times Anderson block or lock out CBs fairly well, which I thought was impossible given his stick frame. Bad example, but its coming anyway, Steve Smith was an amazing blocking WR for his size/frame....honestly he bullied fools. Im around strength sports, one thing you learn early there is a thing called tendon strength. I had a guy Andersons size/frame whoop my ass on the arm wrestling table and I was a solid 275. 

Edited June 16, 2021 by Basbear