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Willie Anderson, PFF and the pursuit for the HOF
FromHear That Podcast Growlin': A show about the Cincinnati Bengals
Willie Anderson, PFF and the pursuit for the HOF
FromHear That Podcast Growlin': A show about the Cincinnati Bengals
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Length:
61 minutes
Released:
Feb 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Bengals great, Willie Anderson, a former offensive tackle, is a Pro Football Hall of Fame candidate. What will it take to catapult a generational right tackle into the annals of history? Paul and Jay explore Anderson's Hall of Fame case, including the challenges threatening his chances; the advent of offensive line stats and more. Plus, Anderson, himself, speaks on self promotion, and the outpouring of support from Bengals fans. Neil Hornsby, founder and CEO of Pro Football Focus, shares his take on Anderson's candidacy from an analytical lens. He, as well as PDJ and JM, discuss how football is evolving to where analytics should be considered when selecting HOFers. Lastly, a surefire HOF RPB.
Rundown:
(2:00) Outlining Willie Anderson's HOF candidacy
(14:30) HOF-worthy stats
(19:30) Anderson on promotion and Bengals fans
(39:30) PFF's Neil Hornsby on Anderson
(46:45) HOF RPB
Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr
Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH
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Rundown:
(2:00) Outlining Willie Anderson's HOF candidacy
(14:30) HOF-worthy stats
(19:30) Anderson on promotion and Bengals fans
(39:30) PFF's Neil Hornsby on Anderson
(46:45) HOF RPB
Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr
Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH
Join The Athletic for just $3.99 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Feb 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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