Wild Card Rodney Anderson
April 2nd, 2019
The Bucs probably will be down a famous Oklahoma Sooner on opening day.
Will they add another? A couple of draft gurus would be all for it.
Man, it would be so Bucs to pull the trigger and use valuable draft capital on a talented running back with a long injury history that includes blowing his ACL last September. That describes Oklahoma RB Rodney Anderson.
Former three-time Pro Bowl running back Maurice Jones-Drew and draft guru/ex-defensive back Bucky Brooks were all fired up on NFL Network’s Path To The Draft late last week talking about the prospect of the Bucs scoring Anderson with a mid-round pick.
Brooks was bellowing that Anderson is a lot like stud Cardinals running back David Johnson, Bruce Arians’ bellcow in Arizona. And Jones-Drew thinks Anderson is one of the best backs available in the draft. “His injury history is crazy,” he said “But when he’s on the field, dynamite.”
Joe tries to think out of the box, but Joe can’t justify coughing up a third-round pick for a running back with a healing knee and a history of other injuries, including his back.
Every year teams draft healthy running backs that are better than Jeremy McNichols (aka SnoopDogg McPlaybook) and Ronald Jones. Can’t the Bucs do that? That’s not too much to freakin’ ask.
Anderson is the kind of guy a non-desperate team drafts with their fourth-round compensatory draft pick. The Bucs don’t have that luxury, not with the likes of Ronald Jones, Shaun Wilson and Andre Ellington behind their starter.
April 2nd, 2019 at 5:55 pm
Barber has talent. It doesn’t matter who the Bucs draft or sign in FA UNTIL they fix the OL from the 31st best run blocking unit to at least their pass blocking ranking of 15th. No line no run game.
April 2nd, 2019 at 5:58 pm
Objectively….
Here’s what’s wild….3 SEPARATE SEASON-ENDING INJURIES….in 4 years of college.
GREAT…IDEA.
More like maybe…David Montgomery.
Next!
April 2nd, 2019 at 6:11 pm
his injury history sure fits a buccaneer man
April 2nd, 2019 at 6:24 pm
YES!!!!
This is a great idea. Use a day 3 pick on a guy who can become a star. A healthy Rodney Anderson is the best RB in this class.
100% worth the risk on day 3.
April 2nd, 2019 at 6:31 pm
Joeypoppems Says:
April 2nd, 2019 at 6:24 pm
YES!!!!
This is a great idea. Use a day 3 pick on a guy who can become a star. A healthy Rodney Anderson is the best RB in this class.
100% worth the risk on day 3.
i would agree with you if it was any other team than the bucs. every time they take a chance, risk or gamble it blows up in their faces…. they are not smart enough to take chances. The list of injury riddled gambles is long and very forgettable from cancer93 to the legendary Louis Murphy none of the injury prone gambles have worked out…
April 2nd, 2019 at 6:43 pm
Doug Martin is a FA, and proved last year that he wasn’t the issue, it was Dirk, his God awful play calling and a bad offensive line.
April 2nd, 2019 at 6:44 pm
Draft scout has him listed as 7FA, meaning he is expected to be a 7 rounder or a not drafted free agent. There are going to be a lot of talented Rbs this draft go late and be undrafted. I think if the Temple Rb Armstead drops to the 5 the Bucs will grab him. Otherwise they’ll take FL Scarrlet, GA. Holyfield, Stanford B. Love or LJ Scott in the late rounds or FA. They’ll go into TC with two more Rbs. Either a veteran and late round-FA or a couple drafted or UFA rookies.
April 2nd, 2019 at 6:44 pm
Mark Dominick tried this approach and it didn’t work. If this team wasn’t having such a hard time finding running back and being successful yea ok but not this team. Licht will get crucified if he drafted an injured back
April 2nd, 2019 at 6:57 pm
After watching R. Anderson’s highlights I agree with Joe this guy will be drafted no later than the 4-5th round despite his injury history. He reminds me of Joe Mixon, he’s that impressive.
April 2nd, 2019 at 6:59 pm
I’m with Joeypoppems…there’s no need to reach for this guy. But if he’s hanging around in the 6th?? Sure. Why not? Cause we’re going to pick up a useful starting CB? Nope.
5,6,7 are to be used on the damaged guys with upside.
April 2nd, 2019 at 7:01 pm
“There’s an injured running back in the draft?! Let’s get him!” — Jason “Scratch and Dent Sale” Licht
April 2nd, 2019 at 7:06 pm
Plenty of RB’s later in the draft! Licht has actually had his most luck with undrafted players.
April 2nd, 2019 at 7:22 pm
No, no, just NO
April 2nd, 2019 at 7:22 pm
If he’s there late rounds I’d take him. But the injury history scares me
April 2nd, 2019 at 7:51 pm
Darren Sproles set the mold years ago with the Saints receiving drop off passes for big gains. Tarik Cohen’s efforts at the Bears have not gone unnoticed. The only RB that has received an invitation for a private visit with the Bucs is RB Darwin Thompson. May be a method to the madness.
April 2nd, 2019 at 7:52 pm
I agree a 3 rd round pick may be too high of s price but 4 th or below, those players are at best backups. R Anderson is the most talented rb in this class. Exactly what bucs need, he is a 3 down back with homerun ability. Great out of backfield on passing downs. Plz draft him
April 2nd, 2019 at 7:52 pm
He wont go in the third.Take him in the fifth
April 2nd, 2019 at 8:05 pm
They always have us taking the risk players. It never fails, when there is a player with ? marks they always have the Bucs taking them. Season after season. I feel like we’re that Mikie kid in that cereal commercial.
April 2nd, 2019 at 8:06 pm
Munch what the hell are you talking about? What did Martin prove and why is he a free agent?
April 2nd, 2019 at 8:09 pm
Slow, slow wit here abounds….
April 2nd, 2019 at 8:16 pm
He does remind you of Mixon and 😂I feel you Jean it does seem that way bro. I be d$&@ man.
April 2nd, 2019 at 8:18 pm
Darwin Thomson is moving up draft boards. Thought to be a 5-6 round pick in February now a 4-5 round projection. He being compared to Duke Johnson. Great fit, It would be great if the Bucs could get either one of them.
April 2nd, 2019 at 8:44 pm
Johnnie One Note strikes again. Gets bent out of shape on a draft pick that hasn’t happened. Talking Heads gotta fill the airways with their garbage. If you really care enough to disagree (no one else does), jump all over the Talking Heads for their stupidity. Is that what you do? No, not you. You choose to jump on the BUCS for wasting their 3rd round pick on a player with injury history. (A PICK THAT HASN’T EVEN BEEN MADE). You then point out that most teams draft healthy running backs. At the same time you never pass on an opportunity to bash the BUCS on picks in general (real or imagined) and use McNichol and Jones as your examples. Are they also in the injured player category or just lousy picks? You then point out that even other loser teams would only think about this as a 4th round pick and not the 3rd round pick THAT THE BUCS DID NOT USE. Garbage, waste of space in cybershere. We’ve heard it all before and will be treated to hearing in all again, over and over and over.
April 2nd, 2019 at 9:28 pm
Let’s use our 35th selection of round 6 (compensatory pick for Bradley McDougald) on Rodney.
April 2nd, 2019 at 9:30 pm
Rod Munch,
lol 😂
Please no more Muscle Hamster.
He’s also one suspension away from it being his second, and more lengthy.
April 2nd, 2019 at 10:18 pm
No matter if your Ronald Jones or Bo freakin’ Jackson , behind this Oline be prepared to make 2-3 people miss before you take your first step.
April 2nd, 2019 at 11:24 pm
I recorded Devin White’s appearance on First take this morning to watch tonight after my workday. The guys says to him,”just sitting here next to you listening you sound like a Quarterback “. My point exactly😠.
April 2nd, 2019 at 11:34 pm
His response to the 4/3 or 3/4 question. “It don’t matter,just put me on the field I’m ready to make plays”. Str8 like dat🤩.
April 2nd, 2019 at 11:50 pm
He gave props to Luke Kuehly but @.Pete,he says he patterns his game after Patrick Willis BUT there’s an air of Ray Lewis about his demeanor. It’s not all in your face like his fellow alum OBJ,but it’s like you said in your post the other day “I’m bad an I know I’m bad”. He exudes that ish.
April 3rd, 2019 at 12:06 am
Y’all are asleep when it comes to Shaq Barret. The video I link will help y’all thirsty edge rush guys better understand what we already just acquired.
April 3rd, 2019 at 12:22 am
Bryce Love is the best home run , big play game changing back. Injury and low production probably means He’s a late day 3 selection if at all. He’s high reward no risk. And the fastest back in the draft, elite speed and unlike most I don’t throw that out liberally.
2017 He was the best back in the nation. No one else can make that claim. And learning a playbook, He probably needs a day to do it. Unlike other players.
April 3rd, 2019 at 12:36 am
WTF is wrong with taking CJ Andersen-the guy can ball out and wear out the defense. We wont waste a pick–cmon man!(Licht) make it happen.
April 3rd, 2019 at 1:25 am
No more taking flyers.
Draft healthy talent
April 3rd, 2019 at 3:36 am
Firethecannons,
CJ Anderson signed with the Lions a couple days ago.
April 3rd, 2019 at 3:41 am
@tmax
I hear ya. Idk, would just rather see them take a guy with upside to be a starter instead of someone who will amount to a gunner on special teams or a career backup.
A couple strikeouts shouldnt scare you away from swinging
April 3rd, 2019 at 5:20 am
Doug martin two best years he had over three hundred carries and had several down years after each. Bell cow backs take a pounding. IMO its smart to add a
dynamic back that can share the carries and make the offense less predictable.
As for two backs mentioned in the above posts ,I would rather have a back that hasn ‘t already shown a history of injuries.
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April 3rd, 2019 at 5:20 am
Doug martin two best years he had over three hundred carries and had several down years after each. Bell cow backs take a pounding. IMO its smart to add a
dynamic back that can share the carries and make the offense less predictable.
As for two backs mentioned in the above posts ,I would rather have a back that hasn ‘t already shown a history of injuries.
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April 3rd, 2019 at 5:24 am
Doug martin two best years he had over three hundred carries and had several down years after each. Bell cow backs take a pounding. IMO its smart to add a
dynamic back that can share the carries and make the offense less predictable.
As for two backs mentioned in the above posts ,I would rather have a back that hasn ‘t already shown a history of injuries.
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April 3rd, 2019 at 7:32 am
“His injury history is crazy,” he said “But when he’s on the field, dynamite.”
Adrian Peterson has a crazy and injury history too.
April 3rd, 2019 at 7:34 am
I think we do draft a guy, or sign an undrafted one. I
Question
If you had to choose between a good RB or a great Kicker, which would you choose given the Bucs current roster?
Answer
Kicker.
April 3rd, 2019 at 7:38 am
Dougie had his shot and blew it.
You can blame coaches all you want, but the reality is that good players make coaches look good. If Martin was really good, he would have produced regardless.
Just like guys like Aaron Rogers does.
April 3rd, 2019 at 9:08 am
i like anderson….but his injury history scares me……i’d take him in the 6th or 7th but rather draft benny snell, darrell henderson, devin singaltary, jordan scarlett…..
plenty of good healthy RB’s in the draft….
#REALISTKNOWSNOTHING!!!!!….GO BUCS!!!!!