Robby Anderson was among the notable free-agent signings that the Carolina Panthers made this offseason. Even though his speed is a valuable skill, Joe Brady — Carolina's new offensive coordinator — believes that Anderson is more than just a speedy wide receiver.
Joe Brady says Robby Anderson more than just a speed receiver: "He has great hands. Can make plays with the ball in the air, and after the catch."
— Joe Person (@josephperson) June 18, 2020
Amid his time with the New York Jets, Anderson was labeled as a one-dimensional wide receiver. Given his speed, everyone believes he is limited to running routes that involve him running in a straight line.
However, Brady thinks that the undrafted wide receiver can make plays on all levels of the field. And seeing that the Panthers signed Teddy Bridgewater at quarterback, Anderson is going to have to do more than just stretch the field.
While he was with the Jets for the past four seasons, Anderson averaged 14.8 yards per reception. Just a season ago, the Temple product recorded an average distance of 15.2 yards per target (eight-most in the NFL).
On the other hand, Bridgewater hasn't proven to be a quarterback that pushes the ball down the field often. During his five games filling in for Drew Brees last season, Bridgewater averaged just 7.1 yards per attempt.
That would've been 18th in the NFL if he would've played the entire season. Altogether, in his career, Bridgewater has averaged just 6.8 yards per attempt under center.
Nonetheless, Bridgewater is an efficient thrower and Anderson should have plenty of chances to prove himself in the passing attack next season. Above all, Anderson will want to nix the narrative that he's solely a speedy wide receiver in the NFL.
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