Don't sleep on Tycen Anderson

[SunsetBengal]

(03-15-2023, 08:28 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: Great stuff.  Absolutely loved Anderson coming out of Toledo.  I love betting MAC games, especially when they have their Tuesday MACtion games.  Watched Toledo a lot and he stood out every time.  One of a very small number of THREE YEAR captains on a D1 team, and as Joe said, would have been the fastest safety in this year's combine.  

Long arms, speed to burn, plays like an off-the-ball linebacker.  He could be the right replacement for Bell.  Lou really impressed me with his development of CTB, given his early injury.  Hope he can work the same magic with Anderson.  

Am I the only one that says "Mr. Anderson" in an "agents" voice (from the MATRIX) when I read his name?  Maybe I am just weird. 

His combine stats:  Tycen Anderson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

Intersting article about his background, pre-draft evaluation:  Tycen Anderson, Toledo S | NFL Draft Scouting Report (profootballnetwork.com)

I was excited about Anderson as a prospect last year, as well.  Due to his injury, his developmental year was essentially null.  He may still be a great developmental prospect, but I'm not sure I would feel comfortable with just shoving him out there as the day 1 starter.  So much of what Anarumo does with the defense relies on smart and instinctive play from the Safety position.  Anderson's draft profile graded him at 6.20 (will develop into average starter), meaning they view that as his ceiling.  To win Super Bowls, it takes a bit more at key positions than average talent still in development.  I'll be a lot more comfortable if the team signs a proven commodity to handle at least one of the Safety positions, rather than relying upon a pair of second year guys who did nothing noteworthy in their rookie seasons.