Oklahoma RB Rodney Anderson is visiting the Houston Texans.
The Texans future at running back is non-existent with Lamar Miller heading into his final season and with D'Onta Foreman rehabbing from an Achilles tear, so expect draft capital to be spent on a runner. Anderson (6'0/224) would be a worthwhile gamble early on Day 3 as he's shown starting-level talent before, something many backs in this class can't say. In 2017 before his 2018 ACL injury, Anderson took a whopping 20% of his carries for at least eight yards.
SOURCE: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Apr 3, 2019, 9:56 AM
NFLDraftScout.com's Ric Serritella considers Oklahoma RB Rodney Anderson to be an "under the radar" prospect in this year's draft.
Anderson (6'0/224) missed much of 2018 due to a torn ACL, and that has impacted his draft prospects. But the Sooner ran for more than 1,400 yards in 2017, and if he can get back to that level of play look out. "Can he recapture the same form and if so, how long will it take to get back to full strength? If so, Anderson could emerge as the best back in this draft class," Serritella wrote in his analysis of the back, who is viewed as a Day 3 draft prospect.
SOURCE: NFLDraftScout.com
Apr 4, 2019, 9:10 AM
NFL Media's Daniel Jeremiah called Oklahoma RB Rodney Anderson's upside "tremendous."
Jeremiah points to Anderson's (6'0/224) season in 2017 as evidence, but the question surrounding Anderson is how healthy he is after multiple lower-body injuries. Because of those injuries, Anderson hasn't been able to participate in on-field events during the draft process, so Jeremiah calls him a "wild card" prospect. It's impossible to project where he'll be drafted without knowing the details of his medical report, but he'd be, at worst, a Day 2 prospect if he was fully healthy.
SOURCE: Andrew Howard on Twitter
Apr 18, 2019, 2:41 PM
me too. off my boardWith him not being able to workout I've been telling myself that the draft will tell me what teams think of the condition of his knee.
Kind of think he might get IR stashed for the year.What a ####ty landing spot. Not sure it could be any worse.
Hope to stash him for $1 real late in my auction next summer.kittenmittens said:I'll be looking to take a really late flier on him. If I can get him as an UDFA even better... This kind of talent is worth a deep league roster spot just to see.
Bengals selected Oklahoma RB Rodney Anderson with the No. 211 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Anderson (6’0/224) appeared in only 18 games (9 starts) in his entire college career, breaking his leg as a freshman, suffering a fractured vertebra as a sophomore, dominating for 188/1,161/13 (6.2 YPR) rushing with 17 receptions as a junior, then tearing his right ACL two games into 2018. A plus-sized runner built for short yardage with passing-game competency, Anderson offers Latavius Murray-level tools with obvious durability concerns.
Apr 27, 2019, 2:54 PM
Curious as to who he did remind you of.Stange that Latavius Murray is a popular comparison recently.
Not who i think of when watching Anderson.
I am not really sure. He doesn't specifically remind me of anyone.Curious as to who he did remind you of.
Bengals sixth-round RB Rodney Anderson (knee) expects to be ready for training camp.
Anderson missed all but two games last year with a torn ACL. Injuries followed Anderson throughout his college career, but he should open training camp healthy. Anderson will compete with Trayveon Williams for a third-string role.
SOURCE: Cincinnati Enquirer
May 19, 2019, 10:20 AM ET
This is a pretty bold claim, but one I agree with to some degree, but maybe not with the same certainty you have. He has potential to be a stud, I agree.I'm not sure there's a better steal in 2019 rookie drafts.
I believe Anderson will be a stud if he stays healthy. I'm not sure I had any stronger feelings on DJ, Forte, CJ, & some of the other RBs I've went big on. That said, I want to reiterate IF he stays healthy. At this point, that seems to be a pretty big if.
Not a good situation for immediate production, but if Anderson does stay relatively injury free, he'll be a star at some point, whether with the Bengals or someone else. I haven't looked up Anderson's ADP, but from what I've seen, he typically goes in the 3rd or 4th. Fantastic bargain, especially in this down class.
Could be injury to Mixon or him leaving via FA, some sort of RBBC, just flat beating out Mixon (although, I wouldn't predict that), or a trade.This is a pretty bold claim, but one I agree with to some degree, but maybe not with the same certainty you have. He has potential to be a stud, I agree.
How do you think he gets there? is there a future trade to happen? Does Mixon walk and Anderson steps up?
I'm not sure I see a path to being a stud when Anderson is 26-27 years old when his contract runs out. I hope you're right, but he is pretty much buried behind one of the next best RBs in the league
Bengals sixth-round RB Rodney Anderson (knee) is likely to open the season on the reserve/PUP list.
Anderson tore his ACL two games into his junior season. He was expected to be ready for training camp, but that's not going to happen. Anderson will miss at least the first six games if he lands on PUP but it could allow the Bengals to stash him without using a roster spot. With Anderson sidelined, Trayveon Williams is the favorite for Cincy's No. 3 role.
SOURCE: Paul Dehner on Twitter
Jul 17, 2019, 4:21 PM ET
Bengals activated RB Rodney Anderson from the active/PUP list.
Dubbed by some as a potential 2018 first-rounder, Anderson tore his ACL in Oklahoma's second game last season and wasn't selected until the sixth round. He has a lengthy history of serious injuries that also includes a fractured vertebra and broken leg. Anderson will slide in as the Bengals' No. 4 back.
Aug 7, 2019, 2:57 PM ET
To be clear, I'm comparing them without the injury risk.More talented than Mixon? That's pretty high praise. I really like Anderson too, and I hope you're right.
This I can completely agree with. I'm invested heavilyFootball Jones said:Anderson is the most talented RB in this class & it's not close. The destination was far from ideal with Mixon there
well, I see it as:I can't decide if this reveals anything about Cincinnatis future plans, or if they are just inept.
I know they are inept of course, quite inept...
I've been thinking Anderson was always Mixons backup and Tray was Gios.
Hey guys I get that injuries is quite a possibility as to why Pro scouts may have written the man off Not my intent to argue that their right or wrong about nothing I'm just saying a broken bone it's like a violent sport Neck injury is usually viewed as a "freak accident" I also must say it sure seems like a majority of the best backs seem to suffer an ACL
Any of you care to explain what it is personally that you can't just ignore and/or seem fixated on I mean yeah the vertebrae in his neck seems almost devastating in of and by itself But he's already rehabbed and performed somewhat admirable not losing a step so it seems TBH I sorta perceived the injury tag as more missed games due to bumps and bruises possibly combined w/ actual injury's Maybe to rightly includes several multiple broken bones and/or the same injury repeated
I have a few points that I'd enjoy discussing that may not be so relevant a discussion leaning more towards discussing potential actions/reactions involving other player(s) But to cut to the chase concerning just time on the field How should we expect to see Gio's time handled considering his contract Ideally, I would think it makes sense for the Bengals to keep Chance the contract demands is too much? (Following yr is Mixon right) Does Playtime increase for more trade considerations Any chance he actually inactive on some days? Don't much care to sound positive about an injury but is it safe to speculate that Gio takes back the reins w/ such injury? I realize it would just be speculation based on Cincy's past handlings because its a new HC But I personally find it somewhat relevant
btw I'm not so sure Rodney should cost all that much just yet depending upon how/when acquired in relation to what could transpire as soon as this season begins No?
TL;DR Lotta word's for a 6th Rnd ST's guy who is lucky to be active on game day?
I do not know the extent or severity of his previous injuries are or how NFL medical staffs may have evaluated him as having risk of serious injury. Based on his draft position, it seems like teams have some concerns about that.Hey guys I get that injuries is quite a possibility as to why Pro scouts may have written the man off Not my intent to argue that their right or wrong about nothing I'm just saying a broken bone it's like a violent sport Neck injury is usually viewed as a "freak accident" I also must say it sure seems like a majority of the best backs seem to suffer an ACL
That is possible that previous injuries indicate higher risk of re-injury. I do not know.Any of you care to explain what it is personally that you can't just ignore and/or seem fixated on I mean yeah the vertebrae in his neck seems almost devastating in of and by itself But he's already rehabbed and performed somewhat admirable not losing a step so it seems TBH I sorta perceived the injury tag as more missed games due to bumps and bruises possibly combined w/ actual injury's Maybe to rightly includes several multiple broken bones and/or the same injury repeated
Bernard is a UFA after this season he will be 28 years old. Likely his last contract with the NFL.I have a few points that I'd enjoy discussing that may not be so relevant a discussion leaning more towards discussing potential actions/reactions involving other player(s) But to cut to the chase concerning just time on the field How should we expect to see Gio's time handled considering his contract Ideally, I would think it makes sense for the Bengals to keep Chance the contract demands is too much? (Following yr is Mixon right) Does Playtime increase for more trade considerations Any chance he actually inactive on some days? Don't much care to sound positive about an injury but is it safe to speculate that Gio takes back the reins w/ such injury? I realize it would just be speculation based on Cincy's past handlings because its a new HC But I personally find it somewhat relevant
btw I'm not so sure Rodney should cost all that much just yet depending upon how/when acquired in relation to what could transpire as soon as this season begins No?
TL;DR Lotta word's for a 6th Rnd ST's guy who is lucky to be active on game day?
Where are you getting the idea I dont like Rodney Anderson?@Biabreakable No as you seem to post I do realize the perception that on paper its possible that NFL teams including the Bengals downgraded the player if not in fact written him off (Ive already taken the time to list other possible reasons) It seems that the people w the highest hopes for Rodney may consider the man an injury risk More interest in why exactly IF it's just the amount of occasions w number of games missed? Hey that's an acceptable answer (The response doesn't really have to add up as its mostly moot) It's just that some posts/remarks/answers/responses can come across quite generic in nature Basically regurgitated for misrepresentation of sounding "knowledgeable" or something
Really wish you could be more specific on the injury talk Sounds as if your trying to say you don't know why You just feel he has earned the moniker of "injury prone" Feels like I'm beating a dead horse to me because it's a somewhat known that players play through some injuries (Sadly when some turn Pro things change)
(btw) Your certainly entitled to believe Anderson is no better than Mixon much less "Bernard" It's just not my impression HC makes the call and it doesn't even have to be correct I do appreciate you making it clear that your not part of the Rodney camp so to speak Matter of fact I almost feel bad for you being Pro Bernard lulz But I can relate to the feeling
My bad For the record, I didn't know this post existed and recently started another thread I actually started to read a few pages and didn't see to much relevant type stuff Certainly not current even in title Hell it's nice to see someone else speak somewhat highly of the guyWhere are you getting the idea I dont like Rodney Anderson?
I have stated in this thread that I think Rodney Anderson is a tier one RB an equal to Mixon or Bernard (I like Bernard more than most folks do).
If you want to go back to the pre NFL just pure talent draft evaluations I had Anderson and Justice Hill as players who I ranked similar to Montgomery, Jacobs, Sanders. Darrell Henderson was the only RB I thought was better than this group who I considered the best of this draft class.
I do not know all the details about his injury or concerns about him. I only know that Anderson looked like a great RB when watching him. As good as any RB from this draft class. He was a 6th round pick. That does not add up to the level of ability I think he has. So the only reason I am aware of for him being drafted so late is that there are serious injury risks involved with him.
I was getting some grief for this in the Sanders thread because I thought other RB like Anderson may be better than him.My bad For the record, I didn't know this post existed and recently started another thread I actually started to read a few pages and didn't see to much relevant type stuff Certainly not current even in title Hell it's nice to see someone else speak somewhat highly of the guy
Dude listen I been wrong on some players Big time Enough so that it doesn't matter when I'm right There's actually another thread going right now about age some players "break out" being 26/27 yr's old It happens ya know Honestly I was just coming across mean because I felt you were attempting to belittle my thoughts on Rodney For instance, an injury to Sony and Coach B could make Bernard a star for yr's (btw) games on NFL Network right nowI was getting some grief for this in the Sanders thread because I thought other RB like Anderson may be better than him.
What does an injury to Sony and an injury to coach B have to do with Bernard?For instance, an injury to Sony and Coach B could make Bernard a star for yr's
"man get up off that big purple thing"What does an injury to Sony and an injury to coach B have to do with Bernard?
I still dont understand why Bernard would be an injury to coach B and Sony away from being a star for years."man get up off that big purple thing"
Head Coach Belichick can respect several nuances associated w/ veteran players Cost savings appears to be a huge predicator (Biabreakable recently spoke of a team-friendly contract) Sorry if my post confused you all that much It most certainly was not directed at you personally I actually have you blocked and am only able to see the gibberish nonsense if I'm viewing the site on my phone...