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Published on 07/31/2011 at Sun Jul 31 13:46.
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Falcons DE Jamaal Anderson To Visit Broncos

Posted Sun Jul 31st by

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Defensive end Jamaal Anderson #98 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during warm-ups prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on December 19, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Editorial Revision: — It was mistakenly written below that Atlanta runs a 3-4 defense and that Anderson would be a 4-3 defensive tackle.  The Falcons actually run a 4-3 defense, in which Anderson played mostly defensive end.  He could however still see time as a rotational DT in Denver’s defense.

On October 12th, 2008, then-Atlanta Falcons rookie defensive end Jamaal Anderson recorded his first sack in a professional football game when he took down Chicago Bears then-quarterback Kyle Orton.  Fast forward three years and Anderson is a free agent and Orton is the quarterback of the Denver Broncos.

As is well known, Denver is in serious need of depth at the defensive tackle position.  In Atlanta’s 3-4 defense, Anderson played defensive end.  In Denver’s 4-3 defense, he could fit as a defensive tackle.  According to PFT’s Mike Florio, Anderson is set to visit the Broncos and Titans. 

If Anderson were to sign with Denver, he would become the teammate of his first sack victim, Orton, and add much needed depth to the Broncos defensive line.  Entering his fifth season in the league, Anderson is a 6-6, 289 pound former first round draft selection.

Considered by many a bust, Anderson never lived up to the high expectations fans and coaches had for him following his stellar collegiate career at Arkansas.  Injuries have hampered him and he was never able to accumulate more than 2.0 sacks in a single season.  In 2010, Anderson appeared in 16 games (starting in 3) and recorded 21 tackles, 2.0 sacks and a forced fumble.

At the right price, Anderson may be a player worth signing.  Anderson is just twenty-five years old and with the right coaching, may have some productive years still left in the tank.

What’s your opinion?  Would it be worthwhile for the Broncos to sign Anderson?

  • Daville0071

    Get rid of orton and spend the money on a non injury prone, high dollar DT!!

  • cj

    Andersons in Foxs old division so John knows him. Maybe they will pull the trigger

  • Ryan Watkins-Hughes

    Atlanta doesn't run the 3-4. Last time they did was when Wade Phillips was the Defensive Coordinator.

  • http://Facebook.com/BroncosZone Jon

    You are correct.  I just realized that and editied the post.

  • Altpwrserv

    dont get him….he's a bum

  • flbronc

    honestly, i think i would rather have an older and experienced true dt than a young tweener project.  just a 'solid' presence in the middle is going to be a huge upgrade from last year.

  • Gazoo

    Sign that bust Denver!

  • Falcon Frenzy

    If you are the denver broncos stay away from this guy. On one hand he was a complete bust as our end and tackle. He doesn't play with a passion and he has a very low motor. The only time he makes plays is when someone else made them. Why else would we release a first round draft pick from the SEC. Think about it Fox. Denver fans you should be outraged that they would let cullen jenkins go over your heads and try to grab this guy. Well at least he doesnt take up our cap room anymore…

  • ad91968

    Denver needs to focus elsewhere…stop the focus on DT.  Look into CBs available to gain some depth. 

  • flbronc

    he signed with the colts.  thankfully.

  • flbronc

    he signed with the colts.  thankfully.