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

[los226]

He won't make it past week 8 at best and it's ashame because he is very talented.

 

[rsmith2783]

I was looking forward to seeing him last year due to his speed. I thought I saw potential from him in the first few games, but my father doesn't really care for him. He mentioned how he had trouble disengaging from blocks and how 1 or 2 tackles got away from him.

Of course I defended Anzalone, and I then went to his scouting report. When he found out that Anzalone only put up 16 reps on the bench, my father went crazy mentioning that he is too weak to play LB in the NFL. In general I know the smaller LBs are a liability against the run, but has anyone else noticed any "strength" issues from Anzalone during him limited time playing?

 

[WhoDat_SB44]

I think he is the key to our defense possibly being top 5. He’s got Clay Mathews type of potential. He’s got the size, athleticism, and smarts to be one helluva linebacker for sure. And the looks lol. He could play all 3 LB spots if needed. Last year I thought we were better off with Craig Robertson cause he was the only linebacker that played with us the year before. Now that he has a year of knowledge with a little playing time, I think we would be better off with Anzalone. He has the potential, but hopefully he can stay on the field.

 

[Ragin Caucasian]

Yes, Drew had labrum repair surgery, but playing QB where you are using your shoulder to throw vs playing LB where you are using your shoulder to violently collide with other super athletes is a big difference.

I had labrum surgery at 40 years old. My labrum was completely shredded. The doctor said there was no use in repairing it, and that they would perform a biceps tenodesis on me. This is where they use your biceps as a shoulder anchor instead of the labrum cartilage.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EavJXtfeHXw


After this surgery he would never have another labrum injury, because the biceps takes it's place. It is about a 6-9 month healing process. With a young athelete like him, probably 3 months.

 

[Cougar 1]

I just found an article on “tissue grafts”. They’re used when a patient, like AA, has recurring tears after initial surgery. Here’s a portion of that article:

“ The grafts are from the dermis (skin) of human donors. The tissue is processed to remove all cells, but to retain its mechanical strength and microscopic architecture. The result is a very strong scaffold that is capable of reinforcing the repair, but that retains a framework for vascular ingrowth and repopulation with the patient’s own cells.”

It’s like putting a patch on a tire, only with this surgery , the “patch” eventually becomes a part of the patients body, The added tissue strengthens the area, and drastically reduces the chances for future tears.

Cool stuff!

If things go as planned, hopefully, this surgery is AAs last!

 

[KCWhoDat]

I really hope the kid stays healthy and becomes a star for us !!!

 

[fnholmes]

Maybe he could get the comeback player award next year.

 

[Le_fleur_fan_78]

I was looking forward to seeing him last year due to his speed. I thought I saw potential from him in the first few games, but my father doesn't really care for him. He mentioned how he had trouble disengaging from blocks and how 1 or 2 tackles got away from him.

Of course I defended Anzalone, and I then went to his scouting report. When he found out that Anzalone only put up 16 reps on the bench, my father went crazy mentioning that he is too weak to play LB in the NFL. In general I know the smaller LBs are a liability against the run, but has anyone else noticed any "strength" issues from Anzalone during him limited time playing?

Shoulder issues could be why. If his strength hadnt returned in that shoulder.... physical therapy and strength training in the NFL should correct that, with any luck.

 

[Quiet Storm]

Hopefully Drew's doctor did the work..

 

[Slaw]

He won't make it past week 8 at best and it's ashame because he is very talented.

You are a doctor? You know what was done differently with this surgery? Fill us in.

 

[los226]

You are a doctor? You know what was done differently with this surgery? Fill us in.

Yes sir, but I can’t share that info because it’s confidential.

 

[Saint Droopy]