While a matchup between the 1-6 Jets and the 0-7 Dolphins won’t be the NFL’s marquee attraction Sunday, Jets wideout Robby Anderson couldn’t be happier about the thought of returning to his native South Florida for the AFC East contest.
“I love it,” said Anderson, who attended South Plantation HS, about playing in the area where he grew up.
The Jets received inquiries on Anderson prior to the trade deadline, but they stuck with their 6’3”, 190-pounder and he expressed his gratitude throughout the week. Declaring that he’ll give his all “to the end” and that he won’t give up on his mission, Anderson couldn’t take the smile off his face. And while he’s been saluted by Jets Nation for his positive reactions, Anderson couldn’t think of a better place for a next game than Miami.
“It’s like where everything all started. When I was in little league and I played football, I wished I was in the NFL,” he said. “It’s just the feeling in the air there, the smell of the grass. And then it’s everybody that I want to be there can be there. They don’t have to watch me through the television. It’s just a different energy.”
In six dates against the Dolphins, Anderson has recorded 21 receptions for 318 yards while averaging 15.1 yards a catch with three touchdowns. He’ll get his opportunity Sunday against a decimated ‘Fins secondary that is without Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard and recent trade addition Aqib Talib and will likely be minus safety Reshad Jones (chest). Including Jones, Miami has listed six defensive backs on its injury report. Anderson, who has 40 career catches of 20+yards, has the ability to provide instant offense for a Jets team that is in need for long gainers.
“I just feel when I’m able to provide those plays, it gives an energy,” Anderson said. “When you have that person who has that big-play capability, it just gives everybody that energy and people feed off of that and that’s what I love being able to do. That’s what I strive to do.”
