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Is there any doubt that Bama's Will Anderson is the best OLB in the country ?
Posted on 10/5/21 at 9:17 am
Posted on 10/5/21 at 9:17 am
After 5 games he leads the nation in TFL with 11. He wrecked Kiffin's game plan so bad on Sat that after the game Lane said he hoped someone would draft him #1 overall this year even though he wont be draft eligible till after the 2022 season 
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Posted on 10/5/21 at 9:20 am to DP4Tide
He’s got my vote. Stopping the run was a team effort but he singlehandedly erased the potential for big plays in the passing game. Glad there isn’t another rusher like him on our schedule.
Posted on 10/5/21 at 9:22 am to DP4Tide
Crazy to think how good he will be next year. His arms are insanely long.
Posted on 10/5/21 at 9:25 am to DP4Tide
I was told yesterday that he wouldn’t start at UGA
Posted on 10/5/21 at 9:25 am to SECSolomonGrundy
Dude has the athleticism of a safety with the body and mean streak of speed rushing DE, but plays OLB. He’s nuts.
Posted on 10/5/21 at 9:26 am to VivaZapata27
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He’s got my vote. Stopping the run was a team effor
This is true, but is what makes him the best. For a guy that is only 250 pounds he takes on doubles teams on the red fro OG'and OT's vs the run and beats them with his long arms and great leverage
Posted on 10/5/21 at 9:27 am to DP4Tide
His sack numbers are a bit low but we've kinda had a weird draw where he's either had to play the run (Florida and Mercer), didn't play that much (Mercer, USM), or played a QB who can move so it requires picking spots on when to attack the QB (Miami, Florida, and Ole Miss).
There are some teams in the schedule ahead that ought to be target rich environments for multi-sack games. TAMU, LSU, and Auburn are not very good on the OL. MSU throws it a bunch so he'll have a lot of opportunities.
There are some teams in the schedule ahead that ought to be target rich environments for multi-sack games. TAMU, LSU, and Auburn are not very good on the OL. MSU throws it a bunch so he'll have a lot of opportunities.
Posted on 10/5/21 at 9:28 am to DP4Tide
He’s full tilt on every play. Most violent player I’ve watched at Bama in a long time. When you play like that you can afford to be outweighed. His initial jab is jarring
Posted on 10/5/21 at 9:28 am to Riseupfromtherubble
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I was told yesterday that he wouldn’t start at UGA
Whoever said that should be publicly shamed as an imbecile.
Posted on 10/5/21 at 9:29 am to Diego Ricardo
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His sack numbers are a bit low
Hard to get alot of sacks vs spread teams and how quick the QB gets rid of the ball. He affects QBs all the time though
Posted on 10/5/21 at 9:33 am to Riseupfromtherubble
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I was told yesterday that he wouldn’t start at UGA
UGA doesnt have a OLB with more than 5 TFL on their roster
This post was edited on 10/5/21 at 9:35 am
Posted on 10/5/21 at 9:40 am to DP4Tide
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Hard to get alot of sacks vs spread teams and how quick the QB gets rid of the ball. He affects QBs all the time though
That's right. People who watch the tape know what they're getting into with Will Anderson. He gets the entire OL out of sorts with his disruption and it improves the performance of everyone around him cleaning up the mess he creates for the offense.
Posted on 10/5/21 at 9:46 am to DP4Tide
His National Ranks amongst the P5+American (min 100 pass rushes) OLB/Edge Rushers:
- Total Pressures (Sack, Hit, Hurries) - #2 (24)
- Total Sacks - #24 (3.0)
- Total QB Hits - #13 (4.0)
- Total Hurries - #3 (17.0)
- PRP (pressures per rush) - #5 (11.2%)
- Run Play Stop % - #2 (10.5%)
- Total Pressures (Sack, Hit, Hurries) - #2 (24)
- Total Sacks - #24 (3.0)
- Total QB Hits - #13 (4.0)
- Total Hurries - #3 (17.0)
- PRP (pressures per rush) - #5 (11.2%)
- Run Play Stop % - #2 (10.5%)
Posted on 10/5/21 at 10:28 am to Riseupfromtherubble
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I was told yesterday that he wouldn’t start at UGA
You'd start him over Adam Anderson and Nolan Smith?
Posted on 10/5/21 at 10:29 am to Hobnailboot
Easily. He’s in the backfield OFTEN. If Bama had UGAs interior, QBs would be fricked. He’s our only consistent pressure.
This post was edited on 10/5/21 at 10:31 am
Posted on 10/5/21 at 10:29 am to Crimsonite94
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Easily
OK. I wouldn't.
Posted on 10/5/21 at 10:30 am to Hobnailboot
Why?
Posted on 10/5/21 at 10:30 am to Hobnailboot
Here come the UGA fans. Lol
Posted on 10/5/21 at 10:35 am to CapstoneGrad06
Both Anderson and Smith are 2 of the fastest, most versatile OLBs I've ever watched play college football. Just because they dont have stats doesnt mean they arent that good. Both insanely good pass rushers, coverage LBs, and tacklers. Get rotated on and off a lot more than other teams do.
Posted on 10/5/21 at 10:39 am to Hobnailboot
Anderson is clearly one of the fastest and most agile defenders in the country as well. And has the stats of both those combined. 
How the hell else are you going to judge a guy overall?
How the hell else are you going to judge a guy overall?
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