Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone confident shoulder issues are behind him (1 Viewer)

[Dome Patrol 51]

Couple articles talking about his return from injury and his potential


Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone confident shoulder issues are behind him

"We were really pleased last year early in the year when he was playing," coach Sean Payton said. "He's smart, he's someone that has real good range (and) he can play (all) three downs. "

Based on his initial play, Anzalone looked like a steal as a third-round pick, and he fit in well with the Saints' stellar rookie class.




Why Saints LB Anzalone is confident shoulder won't hold back his potential any more


"From the weak side, Anzalone has the ability to process a game like a middle linebacker.

In fact, if the Saints didn't have so many veterans with experience in the role — in addition to Davis and Klein, Manti Te'o and Craig Robertson also have worn the communication device in New Orleans — the second-year linebacker might be the one calling the shots for the defense.

"Anzalone's the only one who hasn't worn it here, but he wore it in college," linebackers coach Mike Nolan said. "Or he didn't wear it, but he was the signal-caller his junior year, I believe, as the Mike linebacker."

 

[Bartyboy]

I sure hope it was fixed right this time if so that will make last years historicly great draft even better. Is that possible?
Love how our LBers are shapping up.

 

[KCWhoDat]

Couple articles talking about his return from injury and his potential


Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone confident shoulder issues are behind him

"We were really pleased last year early in the year when he was playing," coach Sean Payton said. "He's smart, he's someone that has real good range (and) he can play (all) three downs. "

Based on his initial play, Anzalone looked like a steal as a third-round pick, and he fit in well with the Saints' stellar rookie class.




Why Saints LB Anzalone is confident shoulder won't hold back his potential any more


"From the weak side, Anzalone has the ability to process a game like a middle linebacker.

In fact, if the Saints didn't have so many veterans with experience in the role — in addition to Davis and Klein, Manti Te'o and Craig Robertson also have worn the communication device in New Orleans — the second-year linebacker might be the one calling the shots for the defense.

"Anzalone's the only one who hasn't worn it here, but he wore it in college," linebackers coach Mike Nolan said. "Or he didn't wear it, but he was the signal-caller his junior year, I believe, as the Mike linebacker."

I would love for one our home grown drafted LBs to SUCCEED!! Tired of missing on LBs in the draft !

 

[superchuck500]

Yesterday on his weekly spot on Moving the Chains with Pat Kirwan and Jim Miller (SiriusXM), Dr. David Chao spoke about Anzalone's shoulder. He basically said that he didn't know the specifics, but Alex has had three dislocations on the same shoulder. They could be tears in different directions, but if they were all the same direction, it can be tough to avoid future dislocations.

But he said there are new techniques to graft tissue in - so it's possible that he could get past it for good.

 

[bobad]

I sure hope it was fixed right this time if so that will make last years historicly great draft even better. Is that possible?
Love how our LBers are shapping up.

Maybe an ortho or sports med / rehab specialist can chime in. Are labrum repairs more, less, or about as reliable as ACL reconstruction? Trying to recall players with labrum repairs, but beyond Tull and Anzalone, I can't think of any.

 

[Eman5805]

I hope he is. He’s talented. We could really be dominant in all 3 levels.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

maybe it's a dad joke in that the surgery was literally "behind him"

 

[Thunderchild]

Yesterday on his weekly spot on Moving the Chains with Pat Kirwan and Jim Miller (SiriusXM), Dr. David Chao spoke about Anzalone's shoulder. He basically said that he didn't know the specifics, but Alex has had three dislocations on the same shoulder. They could be tears in different directions, but if they were all the same direction, it can be tough to avoid future dislocations.

But he said there are new techniques to graft tissue in - so it's possible that he could get past it for good.

I missed that show yesterday, thanks for the summary about Anzalone. I almost always get to listen and that is my favorite football show on radio or tv.

I sure hope that his repair really was better this time because the player that I watched last year has a huge upside. But until I see him go a year without that shoulder being injured again, I am going to be concerned about whether he is durable enough to play NFL football.

 

[Saints 4 life]

View: https://youtu.be/J6VBYoOWPhs

 

[DoubleSaint]

His sideline to sideline speed is something the D really lacks when he's not there.

 

[superchuck500]

I missed that show yesterday, thanks for the summary about Anzalone. I almost always get to listen and that is my favorite football show on radio or tv.

I sure hope that his repair really was better this time because the player that I watched last year has a huge upside. But until I see him go a year without that shoulder being injured again, I am going to be concerned about whether he is durable enough to play NFL football.

The best part was the intro to the discussion. PK was saying how much he loved Anzalone in college and that when he played last year, he looked great. I think we're all on the same page - he's got outstanding skills and we need some luck and some modern medical care to keep him on the field.

 

[Bartyboy]

Thor looks seems ready to go. Said the surgery was a little different so I am hopeful. Shoot Drew had a worse injury and hasn't had any more trouble with his shoulder.

 

[the-commish]

When I first logged into the forum... all I saw at a glance was Alex Anzalone and shoulder, and almost went ballistic. I settled down after I read the entire actual subject.

Lets hope he can stay healthy because that will give us another sideline-to-sideline headhunter along with Demario Davis.

 

[Slaw]

Great news. Exactly what I was hoping to hear. Hopefully it's behind him now.

 

[BlackandGoldXLIV]

Yesterday on his weekly spot on Moving the Chains with Pat Kirwan and Jim Miller (SiriusXM), Dr. David Chao spoke about Anzalone's shoulder. He basically said that he didn't know the specifics, but Alex has had three dislocations on the same shoulder. They could be tears in different directions, but if they were all the same direction, it can be tough to avoid future dislocations.

But he said there are new techniques to graft tissue in - so it's possible that he could get past it for good.

Thanks for the info. Moving the Chains/NFL radio is a big reason I keep Sirius radio.

Now it's pessimistic speculation on my part, but in the article when Anzalone doesn't speak about the specifics of his injury it makes me nervous.

Hopefully modern medicine will help him. To be a rookie starter speaks volumes. And how can you not cheer for a guy named Thor?