Stephan Anthony
 

I still don't get it. Is he that bad? He showed good signs last year. I would think there would have to be at least SOMETHING he can do to contribute. At least trade the guy.

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

I don't think he is good enough at this point.

Ellerbe
Robertson
Stupar

Are all better LBs, however I do think if JL starts again that Anthony is better. JL has been a huge disappointment, but maybe my expectations were too high.

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

I think we're absolutely terrible at developing players into stud linebackers. Anthony has the potential, they just need to make it work for him like good coordinators do.

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

Pretty sure if you can't even spell his name right that he's probably not all that special,��

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

I have no idea

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

Maybe SA is a culprit of taking bad angles, consistently missing coverage assignments or not getting off blocks. Some forget that he missed valuable reps in training camp and is possibly still behind the learning curve. Good news is that part of the solution is on the roster - Craig Robertson. I never liked the James L signing however the coaching staff may have been intrigued by his leadership/intelligence. CR was a big hit and Stupar has been serviceable @ WLB.

I'm sure we'll eventually see more of SA once they believe has the mental part down (possibly mid season).

By the way, ...it's STEPHONE.

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

So much goes on behind the scenes, in practice, in meetings, and off the field that we don't see. But, JMO, while I thinks he's a good young player, he also seems soft to me.

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

S Anthony need to play mlb. What made them go after JL and suggested to move SA to SLB without leaving him at mlb to compete for the job was a poor head coaching decision after he led in tackles his rookie year, the only defensive player to convert a 2pt conversion and look like a budding star in the making they decide to play him at a position that he haven't played since high school.

To be willing to give up on a 1 rd pick without merit in his second season shows they don't have a linebacker coach to develop players. The only defensive position coach they have that is worth a dayum is Aaron Glenn

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

It's really tough to see him not being used at all. But then again, I don't really know what their plans are and what they're trying to do

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

I do not remember the source, but sometime after the 2015 season was over, there was a breakdown that showed despite his great numbers the effectiveness of his overall play was rated very low.

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

We all think he has the potential, obviously he doesn't if the front office doesn't have him in there. I'm sure it's nothing like a bad attitude, he just might not have it.
It's not like he would be our very first round bust

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

Johnathan Casillas is a good example of what will happen when Vitt is done and he moves to a real team.

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

lets just let him go and hell become the next castillas in new york . another square peg being forced in round hole. why is our schemes killing our drafts.or is our drafts are wrong for our schemes?

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

Casillas took what 8 years to develop. No team in todays NFL will wait that long. You'll get cut or traded and your potential will get you resigned. A very lucky few makes it with their second or third team but most are just gone.

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

Umm, did I miss something in regards to Casillas? Has he been lighting it up suddenly? As far as I know he's still exactly what he was with us, solid but far from spectacular. The fact that he's a starter for the Giants speaks more to their lack of talent than to him becoming a great player.

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

When Anthony goes to another team I suppose we will all find out.

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

Casillas is hardly a good example seen as he's just as pedestrian in NY as he was here, the only difference is for the time being he's healthy.

He racked up some tackles because he knows what routes our running backs run, big deal...who doesn't know when Payton has been running the same offense for 11 years.

After watching them for 11 years I can call the plays as we line up.

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

Just thought I'd throw this stat out there ....

Casillas ranked 40th, Craig Robertson is ranked 39th through 4 games thus far (includes all LB's except edge rushers).

James Laurinaitis ranks 79th out of 80 :brood:.

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

I can't worry about it anymore. Clearly he just doesn't have a role in Dennis Allen's defense and he's not going to get playing time based solely on being a first round pick. Just a waste of resources and his talent.

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

Side note - Vikings HC Mike Zimmer did a post game interview after they defeated the Giants and a reporter asked why potential stud & 1st rd WR -Laquon Treadwell has been limited in snaps so far this season. I'm paraphrasing here but Mike basically stated that he intends to play the most mentally prepared, knowledgeable players on the field at all positions (Diggs/Johnson get a lot of snaps) regardless of draft position.

Maybe the coaches in NO have similar thoughts as it relates to SAnthony, no?

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

Ireland?

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

It shouldn't take a defensive player three years or more to reach his peak. It took Kuechly two years. Barr did well as a rookie.

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

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Re: Stephan Anthony
 

Think I'll start a "Where's Steven Anthony" thread!

Re: Stephan Anthony
 

He may still not be back from injury or he may not be smart enough to diagnose plays from the middle. I'm leaning toward injury as well as a position change with poor coaching.