Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone is having one hell of a season, and it isn’t just the fans and local writers who have taken notice. In this week in particular, Anzalone has gotten some national attention with some analysts having extremely high praise for the veteran linebacker.
First up is Greg Cosell, one of the most respected football analysts in the game. On the Ross Tucker Podcast, Cosell called Anzalone a top-five linebacker in the league right now.
“I think he’s been a top-five linebacker in the league this year,” Cosell said. “That’s what the tape tells me.