Could Henry Anderson win DROY?

[backshoulderfade]

He wasn't a sexy prospect during the draft process, unless you read PFF. I'm not saying I think he should be after 1 game for all those who are going to say that.

The question is, being the kind of under the radar prospect that he is, can he win DROY over other players if he puts up sufficient production.

[Jason_]

DROY awards are reserved for 1st round picks only

[John Waylon]

He got a good jump on it yesterday. 

 

If his production keeps up, he could definitely be in that running. 

[Dustin]

He needs to get some pressure on the QB, but yeah I see no reason he couldn't be. 

[MTC]

If he wants to win DROY, he needs to put up sacks. That's what most people look at anyway with defensive linemans. 

[BullsColtsFan1]

He had an excellent first game.  I hope he keeps that up!

[adubb84]

That kind of recognition would just be icing on the cake. I know it's only one game, but color me impressed for his first start and being a late round draft pick.

[Jason_]

That kind of recognition would just be icing on the cake. I know it's only one game, but color me impressed for his first start and being a late round draft pick.

Psst...Anderson was drafted in the 3rd round

[backshoulderfade]

If he wants to win DROY, he needs to put up sacks. That's what most people look at anyway with defensive linemans.

Sheldon Richardson took the award with 3.5 and about 70-something tackles. If Henry can get some sacks on the stat sheet I would he so hyped!

[adubb84]

Psst...Anderson was drafted in the 3rd round

Ah. Good catch. None the less he is still a great pick up.

[Steamboat_Shaun]

Wait, I thought our D-Line sucked?

[COLTS449]

Yeah I think he'll be in the running honestly. I mean he's going to have some competition though, but Anderson looked good yesterday and I think he's going to end up being recognized as one of the best 3-4 DE's in the NFL pretty soon. I've said it before. But he's Justin Smith 2.0. And he'll put us 3-4 sacks this year too btw.

[COLTS449]

Wait, I thought our D-Line sucked?

 

Its not the D-Line. Our ILB's seems to be the major issue. Our D-Line is looking good. If we can get Moore and Irving out there I think we'll be looking at a totally different front 7.

[backshoulderfade]

Yeah I think he'll be in the running honestly. I mean he's going to have some competition though, but Anderson looked good yesterday and I think he's going to end up being recognized as one of the best 3-4 DE's in the NFL pretty soon. I've said it before. But he's Justin Smith 2.0. And he'll put us 3-4 sacks this year too btw.

I'm going with 5.5. Just feels right.

[Steamboat_Shaun]

Its not the D-Line. Our ILB's seems to be the major issue. Our D-Line is looking good. If we can get Moore and Irving out there I think we'll be looking at a totally different front 7.

 

I know, I'm just poking fun at this narrative that seems to be running rampant since the AFCCG. But more to your point, I'm definitely ready for Moore and Irving to suit up, I've seen more than enough of D'Qwell Jackson. I have no idea how he led the team in tackles last year, AND made the Pro-Bowl. Dude just looked lost yesterday.

[Gavin]

Possible, Bud Dupree also got off to a good start on that claim as well.

Angelo Blackson for the Titans also got off to a nice start

[ProblChld32]

He will need to put up double digit sack numbers to make a strong case, at least 10 sacks IMO!!!!

[F.T. Walton]

He wasn't a sexy prospect during the draft process, unless you read PFF. I'm not saying I think he should be after 1 game for all those who are going to say that.

The question is, being the kind of under the radar prospect that he is, can he win DROY over other players if he puts up sufficient production.

 

No.

 

[Buck Showalter]

Psst...Anderson was drafted in the 3rd round

Geesh...Only 1st round picks qualify, dont

You know that!?!?!

[21isSuperman]

It's usually difficult for DLs to get sacks in a 3-4, and stats are usually what people look at when determining who deserves these awards.  I think it'll go to an OLB

[Mr.Debonair]

Geesh...Only 1st round picks qualify, dont

You know that!?!?!

The poster was correcting him because he called Andersen a late round pick

[Jackie Daytona]

Its not the D-Line. Our ILB's seems to be the major issue. Our D-Line is looking good. If we can get Moore and Irving out there I think we'll be looking at a totally different front 7.

Well, you are pretty much right.  3 new DL, Cole, Walden, and if, as you suggest, Moore and Irving in, it would be 6/7 in our front 7 different from last year....if it's a rush down, and Mathis replaced Walden, it'd be all 7 new....assuming Freeman and DQ were not in on passing down.....which Freeman probably would be with Sio

[Defjamz26]

I was just about to post this. Heard he had 9 tackles last game. That's ridiculous for a lineman. I think he's in the running. Let's see what Beasely does tonight though.

[NewColtsFan]

I love me some Henry Anderson.    As a Stanford fan, I've been hoping he'd end up here in Indy for a number of years -- and now, here is is!

 

But I don't see the point in talking DROY talk after one.......    whole.......    game.

 

Lots will happen during a season.    Henry will have some bad games.    He may hit the rookie wall.    You just don't know....

 

A season is a marathon,  not a sprint.     These things take time..........

 

Just sayin......

[Ja'Crispy]

Unfortunately, no. The perception is our D Line can't stop anyone. No matter how well he plays, he will go unnoticed because of this. Plus I think you have to be relatively well known to be chosen. The fact of the matter is nobody outside of our fan base really know who he is.

[BigQandTheManiac]

Nah

[SDakColts]

Vic Beasley is looking really good though too. I think Anderson could do it, but it will take multiple games like the Bills game to get him  the title.

[NorthernBlue]

He certainly played great yesterday. But I highly highly highly doubt it. As said earlier, generally 3-4 D linemen don't get many sacks. And I think for DROY it usually comes down to sacks (unless your a DB). So if Henry Anderson is even in the conversation for DROY then i'll be VERY surprised. 

 

But you know what? I'm okay with that. As long as he's performing, who cares if he gets recognition or not. Sure it'll be annoying having to constantly hear apposing team fans talking about how bad our Defense is, but you know what'll make up for it? The look on their faces as Anderson makes play after play against oppositions since the other teams OC never game planned for him. 

 

I think I got WAY too excited while writing this. Anderson Fan boy if you couldn't tell already.

[Esquire59]

Yeah I think he'll be in the running honestly. I mean he's going to have some competition though, but Anderson looked good yesterday and I think he's going to end up being recognized as one of the best 3-4 DE's in the NFL pretty soon. I've said it before. But he's Justin Smith 2.0. And he'll put us 3-4 sacks this year too btw.

Why Justin Smith?

[COLTS449]

Unfortunately, no. The perception is our D Line can't stop anyone. No matter how well he plays, he will go unnoticed because of this. Plus I think you have to be relatively well known to be chosen. The fact of the matter is nobody outside of our fan base really know who he is.

 

They will here pretty soon. Did everyone know who Sherman was a few years ago?

[Buck Showalter]

The poster was correcting him because he called Andersen a late round pick

Oh yeah???

I know that, i was jokin around & being sarcastic, the negative nancies around these parts always seem to have the opinion that if you are not devoting a first round pick to a position, you are ignoring it...

[rock8591]

Why Justin Smith?

 

There is a strong resemblance, like a younger brother or whatnot.

 

[needanoline63]

9 tackles including a few for loss. Ya, he's gonna be good. Idk bout rookie of the year tho.

[Esquire59]

There is a strong resemblance, like a younger brother or whatnot.

 

Ha.  Yessir, you got that one right.  I was thinking it was just the mandatory requirement that a white player had to be compared to, well....  He reminds me of Mark Gastineau. 

[HarryTheCat]

Anderson, Parry and Langford were all pretty solid throughout the game. The Bills got virtually nothing by trying to go up the middle. LB play was another matter altogether.

[coltsfanatic24]

It's possible but he needs to finish with 8 to 10 sacks.

[UKColt13]

Not likely.

Awards like this typically go to one of the big name players from the draft unless someone makes a huge splash as a rookie (Kiko Alonso won it a year or 2 ago I believe).

So unless Anderson has as good of a year as Kiko did I can't see it happening. Wouldn't necessarily count him out though he has looked good so far.

My pick is probably Leonard Williams.

[ThaCaliColt]

God, can we just clone Anderson and create like 7 of him for our front line and linebackers? I love everything about this kid, attitude, talent, size and agression.

[krunk]

Sheldon Richardson took the award with 3.5 and about 70-something tackles. If Henry can get some sacks on the stat sheet I would he so hyped!

 

As long as Henry stays healthy he should have no problem hitting or surpassing that number I think

[krunk]

Not likely.

Awards like this typically go to one of the big name players from the draft unless someone makes a huge splash as a rookie (Kiko Alonso won it a year or 2 ago I believe).

So unless Anderson has as good of a year as Kiko did I can't see it happening. Wouldn't necessarily count him out though he has looked good so far.

My pick is probably Leonard Williams.

 

Wondering what Leonard Williams did in his debut?