The Saints know they asked a lot of Stephone Anthony last season.
As the middle linebacker, the rookie didn’t just have to learn his own responsibilities. He was also responsible for making the proper checks and get his teammates lined up. In essence, during his first game in the NFL, he was leaned upon to direct the defense.
That’s a lot to keep up with while also trying to adjust to life in the NFL.
There was plenty to like about how Anthony performed during his rookie season. But there were also some things that could have been better.