Robby Anderson explains thinking behind since-deleted tweet about retirement
Robby Anderson sent shockwaves through social media recently, saying he was considering retirement. The Carolina Panthers wide receiver has been a crucial part of their rebuild and losing him would be a major loss.
“Glad to see people think my dream and my goals and my life is a joke and [for their own] entertainment,: Anderson wrote. “[That’s] what [is] wrong ‘fans’ and society. One thing about it, no man can control what God has destined for me, Jesus went through worse. The read always prevail.”
Although he has since deleted the tweet, questions are still being asked about what Anderson said. He had the opportunity to explain his thinking, saying he was just “thinking out loud” and it was “nothing too serious.” When asked if he wanted to be a Panther, Anderson replied “I’m here, right?”
Anderson has spent two seasons in Carolina, having his first and only 1,000-yard season. His production dipped a tad during 2021, going for 519 yards and five touchdowns on 53 receptions. Before the Panthers, Anderson was with the New York Jets.
If Carolina is going to turn around and put together a successful 2022 season, Anderson will have to have a major impact. Anderson is going to be the top offensive weapon, no matter who ends up winding be the starting quarterback.
Carolina Panthers QB Sam Darnold responds to quarterback interest
Sam Darnold isn’t blocking out the noise — the incumbent Panthers starting quarterback is hearing all the rumors swirling around Carolina.
Once a prized prospect at USC, Darnold wasn’t a good fit with the New York Jets, and was disappointing in his first season with the Panthers after the franchise gave up a pretty penny to acquire him. Now, with coach Matt Rhule feeling the heat, Carolina has been in the market for a quarterback in hopes it’ll provide some more wins, saving their jobs in turn.
Still, Darnold knows he has a job to do. While he has respect for the process, the former USC quarterback told the media on Wednesday that he’s still going to do his part.
“I think no matter what they’re always going to do what’s best for the team,” explained Darnold. “With that being said, whether that’s (Panthers General Manager) Scott [Fitterer] going out and getting someone he feels like could do a better job, that’s not for me to judge. He’s going to do his job to the best of his ability.
“I’ve got to hold up my end of the bargain. If I’m the starting quarterback for this team, I have to go out there and play good football, not turn the ball over and put the ball in the end-zone.”