Getty ImagesFree agent Mark Anderson can play both defensive end in a 4-3 scheme and outside linebacker in a 3-4. He racked up ten sacks and forced two fumbles during the 2011 regular season, operating primarily as a situational rusher.
Anderson tacked on 2.5 more sacks and 11 tackles during the Patriots’ three-game playoff run.
On Friday, the division-rival Dolphins hosted Anderson for a free agent visit. He is visiting the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
And per John Glennon of the Nashville Tennessean, Anderson has another meeting with an undisclosed team scheduled for Monday.
Anderson is a natural pass rusher, and that quality doesn’t grow on trees. He’s the second best pass rusher left on the free agent market, behind only former Raiders linebacker/defensive end Kamerion Wimbley.
UPDATE: Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union reports the Jaguars also have interest in Anderson, but have yet to schedule a free agent visit.
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There you go Falcons. Go get this guy to back up/start for Abraham
Packers!
Would like to see the Pats find a way to keep him in the fold, but its looking less and less likely.
The Bills should pick up one of these guys.
As if the pats defense wasn’t bad enough
Didn’t the Bills just pay Mario Williams two DEs salaries? They’ll NEVER sign one of these two UFAs
C’mon Bill, don’t let him goooo
He did good in his limited playing time in Houston. I thought we shouldve kept him.
Anderson is definitely just a passusher,he’s not strong enough to be a 3 down lineman.But Wimbley can play all 3 downs and rush the passer.In fact if a team sign Wimbley to be just a pass rusher he would put up big sack numbers. I would love to see the Browns sign Wimbley but I know that won’t happen.
I liked Carter more than Anderson anyway. They seem like the same guy to me. Keep Carter, nab Wimbley, and wish Anderson good luck.
Wasn’t he JUST a bust for the Bears a few years ago after a awesome rookie season… just what id want on my team… a player who is this inconsistent
fins better get him! we need another pass rusher opposite cam wake!
If the Bengals had a brain (we know they dont) they would throw some money at Wimbley and/or Anderson. We lost 2 DL. We need to add 2. Especially since both could make for great pass rushers in Zimmer’s defense. Id prefer Wimbley but Anderson is more of a Mike Brown player…cheaper
If he’s not better than Wimbley, than he’s not all that great.
I guess the Pats are saying to hell with defense, let’s just score 45 a game and see what happens.
lol
I hope the Pats can retain him, but if he finds a better deal elsewhere, I wish him well. He did a fantastic job last year.
Come back to NE!
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It’s funny how Mark Anderson had a good rookie year, disappeared for a few seasons, then had a decent year for New England, and everyone acts as if all is good.
Proceed with caution.
The Bills needed more help in the secondary than on the line! Instead of runnin the ball on the Bills, teams will continue to Pass all over them!
The Packers better look at this guy to play opposite Clay Matthews. They have to find a center,defensive lineman and maybe a new safety if Collins can’t play. Can’t expect rookies to come in and fill these spots in their first year.
So NE improved the already strong offense but will let the weak defense get weaker? Doesn’t make sense to me. They still need a safety & a quality pass rusher.
Anderson has played well when utilized correclty as pure pass rushing specialist rather than 3 down guy. Anderson = Tully Banta Cain Jr. Proceed with significant caution….
Denver has over$40 mil in cap space. Are we gonna spend it onyone this year or are we hoping to give it all to Peyton?
Why is there this misconception about Wimbley being so good? He’s average at best, he had one good game against SD playing against their 3rd left tackle.
come on Ted Thompson, please make one defensive free agent aquisition!
gridassassin says: Mar 18, 2012 1:49 PM
Didn’t the Bills just pay Mario Williams two DEs salaries? They’ll NEVER sign one of these two UFAs
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Smart move would be for the Jets to get him however the Jets and smart don’t go together in the same sentence.
KC Chiefs,take him or Wimbley
As a Bears fan I can safely say I hope the Packers sign him.
Pats fans: The offseason isn’t over yet. If they don’t re-sign Anderson, they’ll have other options as the year goes on in the draft. Other guys will get cut. They added Trevor Scott, who is just as good if healthy, and they still have Ninkovich.
They didn’t sign Andre Carter until well into training camp and he was much better than Anderson until he got hurt.
The Pats will let him walk. They brought another Al Davis draft pick into the fold on the cheap (knee injury has slowed Trevor Scott). It’s no coincidence that the Patriots bring in ex-Raiders on a consistent basis. The patriots understand that Al Davis knew what he was doing. That being said, Scott is sligtly damaged goods, a downgrade from Anderson. Trying to save a buck with patchwork roster dealings is going to catch up with the patriots much sooner than later. I can’t wait for them to crash down to earth.
And by the way- we all know Brady fumbled when Woodson hit him- you know it’s true pats fan. Chowder loving honks….
Guy is gonna look GREAT wearing J-E-T-S green & white!!!!!
Believe it.
You people (some) act like the season starts Sunday…relax and let BB do his thing..and when it does things change often in Foxboro..What team he fields I’m rolling with that
“Free agent Mark Anderson can play both defensive end in a 4-3 scheme and outside linebacker in a 3-4.”
Says who? He played in a 4-3 his entire career in Chicago and played 4-3 DE for the Patriots. I like the guy but he does 1 thing and 1 thing only.
Rumor has it that Mark Anderson is currently in Buffalo!