Roy Anderson had some outstanding teachers
Improving the safeties is top priority for the Bears going into 2017 after one of the worst overall performances from the group in recent memory. The hiring of Roy Anderson might not be a headline-grabber, but this is a man who knows his business. Vic Fangio worked with him in Baltimore between 2006 and 2009 when they were on the Ravens defensive staff. Anderson then went on to have some success with Colts where he helped turn 33-year old journeyman Mike Adams into a Pro Bowler.
It shouldn’t be a coincidence that Anderson is building a reputation as a solid football coach. He’s had some outstanding teachers. In 2003 he was a student assistant at Florida State during the legendary reign of head coach Bobby Bowden. A year later he jumped over to LSU where he helped their young, ascending coach Nick Saban. Then in 2006 he latched on in Baltimore where he stayed for five years watching Brian Billick and John Harbaugh work.
Both of those men have a Super Bowl ring. Not bad role models to have.
