Failure isn’t an option for Bears receiver Joe Anderson

[Nelson]

BOURBONNAIS — When receiver Joe Anderson was at Texas Southern, hoping to play in the NFL, people warned him that he was a long shot to reach the league and that maybe he should aim a little lower.

"I’ve been having to prove something to someone all the time: ‘You’re not going to do this.’ ‘You should look into the Arena [Football] League,’" said Anderson, a 6-1, 196-pounder from Texarkana, Texas. "Coming out of college, people told me, ‘Make sure you’ve got your backup plans,’ and this and that. ‘Don’t feel like you’re too good for the Canadian [Football] League.’"

That might be sound career advice for most, but not for Anderson.

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[dal4018]

Nelson I wish the NFL Europe was still around it allowed players like Anderson to develop their skills.Coming out of TSU what was his 40 time hope it was in 4.4 range???

 

[Nelson]

Nelson I wish the NFL Europe was still around it allowed players like Anderson to develop their skills.Coming out of TSU what was his 40 time hope it was in 4.4 range???

He ran a 4.43 according to this page: http://thejetsblog.com/main-page/new-york-jets-updated-player-interest-list/

He DID make the full squad this year FYI: http://www.chicagobears.com/team/roster/Joe-Anderson/2d2d6081-ea6d-4184-882f-917580f21781

 

[dal4018]

Good I think he might be the fastest guy among the Bears WR core.