Anzalone Feels Unwanted

BakoSaint · 03-11-2021, 10:04 PM

Apparently Anzalone feels unwanted with the Saints and is looking for a team where he feels more at home, like with Oshner or Dignity Health. Starting linebacker or not, I will always view him as a peoples champion.

https://twitter.com/andrewjuge/statu...472978435?s=21

Boston Saint · 03-11-2021, 11:10 PM

I’m not going to kick Anzalone for this. I’m not saying he is correct, but it is indicative of what is IMO the most glaring weakness of Payton’s tenure. He has developed players at practically every position on the team, including punter, except LBs. He was smart enough to go get guys like Vilma and Davis that worked to his credit.

BakoSaint · 03-12-2021, 12:17 AM

When Greg Oden felt unwanted by his American team, for very similar reasons to Anzalone, he went to play abroad. This could be a great solution for Anzalone.

jeanpierre · 03-12-2021, 08:33 AM

Alex is a great guy who, in my opinion, got schitty orthopedic care at Florida, and was faced with a stunted NFL development while he finally got the care he actually needed...

There's two dynamics that I see here; first, he wasn't fully accepted by his teammates, and second, he was on a short chain after the team invested so heavily in getting him healthy...

Those are almost always the two strikes that make a guy want to move on from a team; NFL players I've been friendly with, or their sons in some cases, have shared this with me consistently...

Can't say I know Alex that well, but he struck me as a fun loving guy wanting to fit in and play football; and for whatever reasons, he never fit in with these Saints...

Wish him well. He's got a beautiful wife and baby, and I hope he can resume his career for at least the term of another contract and have a long, happy life...

The Dude · 03-12-2021, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Alex is a great guy who, in my opinion, got schitty orthopedic care at Florida, and was faced with a stunted NFL development while he finally got the care he actually needed...

There's two dynamics that I see here; first, he wasn't fully accepted by his teammates, and second, he was on a short chain after the team invested so heavily in getting him healthy...

Those are almost always the two strikes that make a guy want to move on from a team; NFL players I've been friendly with, or their sons in some cases, have shared this with me consistently...

Can't say I know Alex that well, but he struck me as a fun loving guy wanting to fit in and play football; and for whatever reasons, he never fit in with these Saints...

Wish him well. He's got a beautiful wife and baby, and I hope he can resume his career for at least the term of another contract and have a long, happy life...

What makes you think he wasn’t accepted by his teammates? I wasn’t able to read the Tweet.

K Major · 03-12-2021, 10:06 AM

I posted a clip of the Ross Tucker/Anzalone interview a few days ago.

Quite frankly, Alex hadn't done enough in the 3+ seasons here. There was a reason the Saints made a trade last season. Notice how much better the defense played when Kwon arrived? Demario Davis being able to freelance and what not.

I wish Anzalone the best but he simply didn't get it done at the starting LB position. The NFL is a production driven business. If you don't impact the position or make plays, coaches will replace you.

This is big boy football.

jeanpierre · 03-12-2021, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

I posted a clip of the Ross Tucker/Anzalone interview a few days ago.

Quite frankly, Alex hadn't done enough in the 3+ seasons here. There was a reason the Saints made a trade last season. Notice how much better the defense played when Kwon arrived? Demario Davis being able to freelance and what not.

I wish Anzalone the best but he simply didn't get it done at the starting LB position. The NFL is a production driven business. If you don't impact the position or make plays, coaches will replace you.

This is big boy football.

Botching that fumble recovery for a touchdown was the nail in the coffin for the coaches - he was on a short leash...

neugey · 03-12-2021, 12:23 PM

Considering the injury history, he probably overachieved getting as much starts/playing time as he did. Admittedly, linebacker might be the most difficult position in the NFL to excel at consistently. Good luck to him.

Rugby Saint II · 03-12-2021, 05:11 PM

He got benched and it hurt his feelings. I get that. The fact is he never performed up to expectations. I wish him well elsewhere.

Boston Saint · 03-12-2021, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

I posted a clip of the Ross Tucker/Anzalone interview a few days ago.

Quite frankly, Alex hadn't done enough in the 3+ seasons here. There was a reason the Saints made a trade last season. Notice how much better the defense played when Kwon arrived? Demario Davis being able to freelance and what not.

I wish Anzalone the best but he simply didn't get it done at the starting LB position. The NFL is a production driven business. If you don't impact the position or make plays, coaches will replace you.

This is big boy football.

I’m just hoping Baun isn’t Anzalone 2.0.

03-11-2021, 10:04 PM	#1
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,173	Anzalone Feels Unwanted Apparently Anzalone feels unwanted with the Saints and is looking for a team where he feels more at home, like with Oshner or Dignity Health. Starting linebacker or not, I will always view him as a peoples champion. https://twitter.com/andrewjuge/statu...472978435?s=21
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03-11-2021, 11:10 PM	#2
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Anzalone Feels Unwanted I’m not going to kick Anzalone for this. I’m not saying he is correct, but it is indicative of what is IMO the most glaring weakness of Payton’s tenure. He has developed players at practically every position on the team, including punter, except LBs. He was smart enough to go get guys like Vilma and Davis that worked to his credit. MatthewT and ChrisXVI like this.

03-12-2021, 12:17 AM	#3
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,173	Re: Anzalone Feels Unwanted When Greg Oden felt unwanted by his American team, for very similar reasons to Anzalone, he went to play abroad. This could be a great solution for Anzalone.
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03-12-2021, 08:33 AM	#4
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Anzalone Feels Unwanted Alex is a great guy who, in my opinion, got schitty orthopedic care at Florida, and was faced with a stunted NFL development while he finally got the care he actually needed... There's two dynamics that I see here; first, he wasn't fully accepted by his teammates, and second, he was on a short chain after the team invested so heavily in getting him healthy... Those are almost always the two strikes that make a guy want to move on from a team; NFL players I've been friendly with, or their sons in some cases, have shared this with me consistently... Can't say I know Alex that well, but he struck me as a fun loving guy wanting to fit in and play football; and for whatever reasons, he never fit in with these Saints... Wish him well. He's got a beautiful wife and baby, and I hope he can resume his career for at least the term of another contract and have a long, happy life... jnormand, Rugby Saint II, darksoul35 and 1 others like this.
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Re: Anzalone Feels Unwanted Originally Posted by jeanpierre Alex is a great guy who, in my opinion, got schitty orthopedic care at Florida, and was faced with a stunted NFL development while he finally got the care he actually needed... There's two dynamics that I see here; first, he wasn't fully accepted by his teammates, and second, he was on a short chain after the team invested so heavily in getting him healthy... Those are almost always the two strikes that make a guy want to move on from a team; NFL players I've been friendly with, or their sons in some cases, have shared this with me consistently... Can't say I know Alex that well, but he struck me as a fun loving guy wanting to fit in and play football; and for whatever reasons, he never fit in with these Saints... Wish him well. He's got a beautiful wife and baby, and I hope he can resume his career for at least the term of another contract and have a long, happy life... What makes you think he wasn’t accepted by his teammates? I wasn’t able to read the Tweet.
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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Anzalone Feels Unwanted I posted a clip of the Ross Tucker/Anzalone interview a few days ago. Quite frankly, Alex hadn't done enough in the 3+ seasons here. There was a reason the Saints made a trade last season. Notice how much better the defense played when Kwon arrived? Demario Davis being able to freelance and what not. I wish Anzalone the best but he simply didn't get it done at the starting LB position. The NFL is a production driven business. If you don't impact the position or make plays, coaches will replace you. This is big boy football. saintfan, neugey, jeanpierre and 4 others like this.

03-12-2021, 10:48 AM	#7
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Anzalone Feels Unwanted Originally Posted by K Major I posted a clip of the Ross Tucker/Anzalone interview a few days ago. Quite frankly, Alex hadn't done enough in the 3+ seasons here. There was a reason the Saints made a trade last season. Notice how much better the defense played when Kwon arrived? Demario Davis being able to freelance and what not. I wish Anzalone the best but he simply didn't get it done at the starting LB position. The NFL is a production driven business. If you don't impact the position or make plays, coaches will replace you. This is big boy football. Botching that fumble recovery for a touchdown was the nail in the coffin for the coaches - he was on a short leash... gosaints1 likes this.

03-12-2021, 12:23 PM	#8
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,715 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Anzalone Feels Unwanted Considering the injury history, he probably overachieved getting as much starts/playing time as he did. Admittedly, linebacker might be the most difficult position in the NFL to excel at consistently. Good luck to him.

03-12-2021, 05:11 PM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Anzalone Feels Unwanted He got benched and it hurt his feelings. I get that. The fact is he never performed up to expectations. I wish him well elsewhere.

03-12-2021, 05:32 PM	#10
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Anzalone Feels Unwanted Originally Posted by K Major I posted a clip of the Ross Tucker/Anzalone interview a few days ago. Quite frankly, Alex hadn't done enough in the 3+ seasons here. There was a reason the Saints made a trade last season. Notice how much better the defense played when Kwon arrived? Demario Davis being able to freelance and what not. I wish Anzalone the best but he simply didn't get it done at the starting LB position. The NFL is a production driven business. If you don't impact the position or make plays, coaches will replace you. This is big boy football. I’m just hoping Baun isn’t Anzalone 2.0. K Major likes this.