Yardbarker: Willie Anderson

Ravens try to coax Willie Anderson out of retirement

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:31:44 -0500

On Thursday, PFT speculated that the Ravens could be interested in former draft pick Tony Pashos of the Jaguars as an option to shore up their depth at offensive tackle.It turns out, they have been looking at a player with...

Wilson: Ravens wanted Willie Anderson back

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:53:00 -0500

Veteran offensive tackle decides to stay retired

We Need More Willie

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:06:48 -0500

I’m getting a little ahead of myself already, assuming Andre Smith is going to sign a contract, but I think there’s something the Bengals should do to help the rookie along: bring back Willie Anderson. First, let’s get past the fact that the Bengals should have never cut Anderson last year in the first place. O.K. let’s [...]

Anderson Placed on Reserve-Retire List

Thu, 14 May 2009 10:33:14 -0500

The Ravens placed starting right offensive tackle Willie Anderson on the reserve-retired list Wednesday afternoon, perhaps signaling the four-time Pro Bowler’s intention to step away from football. The team announced the move late Wednesday, e-mailing a brief one-sentence statement to various media outlets. As recently as March, Anderson told The Baltimore Sun’s Mike Preston that he had [...]

Bengals Rookie Andre Smith Opened Camp At Left Tackle

Fri, 01 May 2009 19:08:59 -0500

First-round pick Andre Smith may be wearing the No. 71 of four-time Pro Bowl right tackle Willie Anderson, but he lined up at left tackle in Friday...

Ravens OT Willie Anderson Confirms He Is Not Retiring

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:07:36 -0500

During the past couple of weeks, Ravens right offensive tackle Willie Anderson seemed to be headed the way of veteran cornerbacks Chris McAlister and...

Big Willie’s Super Bowl Bid Denied

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:50:31 -0500

Former Cincinnati Bengals RT Willie Anderson

The Dearly Departed, Week 18

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:30:14 -0500

Former Bengals Pro Bowl right tackle Willie Anderson got the first playoff victory of his 13-year NFL career Saturday when the Baltimore Ravens rolled over the Miami Dolphins 27-9. Now, Big Willie and the Ravens travel to Tennessee to challenge the AFC?s top seed, the Titans. Baltimore and ...

Game Reaction: Bengals Fans

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:03:07 -0500

Here's a snippet of some of the comments from fans of the Cincinnati Bengals over at BengalsZone and the Bengals' official message board. It isn't pretty.

Anderson Signs With Baltimore

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:59:11 -0500

Former Bengals RT Willie Anderson has signed a 3-year, $11 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens. The Bengals open the season against the Ravens this Sunday.

Ravens To Sign OT Willie Anderson To 3-Year, $11M Deal - GridironFans.com

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:22:43 -0500

Willie Anderson told The Enquirer late this afternoon that he will return to Baltimore on Friday morning to sign a three-year, $11 million contract with the Ravens. He said he is going to try to get ready to play Sunday against his former team ? the Bengals ? which terminated his contract Saturday. The Bengals wanted Anderson to take a pay cut to $1.5 million then raised its offer to $1.8 million, but Anderson refused.

19-EEE, Big Shoes to Fill.

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:48:57 -0500

August 30th, 2008 saw the Bengals release Willie Anderson, one of the most formidable, recognized and lauded players in their history. A right tackle, he was a five time selection to the Pro Bowl, his size was as massive as his technique was sound. As the #10 pick overall in 1996, he exhibited durability

TGIF: Willie Wants to Start

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:01:03 -0500

RT Willie Anderson bristles at being called a "backup" and suggests he'll beat out franchise player Stacy Andrews by opening day. Anderson didn't play in the preseason opener against Green Bay, but looks to go this weekend versus the Detroit Lions. In his camp diary for The Cincinnati Enquirer, Anderson

Bengals vs. Browns Preview; A Farewell???

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 03:20:07 -0500

Bengals vs. Browns Preview. Is this Willie Anderson's final home game in a Bengals jersey? How similar are this year's Browns to the 2007 Bengals?