Star Tribune · Nov 10, 2016
Anthony Barr's stats are disappearing, but he isn't
During his super first two seasons with the Vikings, it seemed as though outside linebacker Anthony Barr always was powering into the backfield like a locomotive and was capable of leaping over tall linemen in a single bound.
From his game-changing sacks to a game-winning fumble return for a touchdown as a rookie, it was impossible not to notice Barr as he established himself as one of the best young linebackers in the NFL.
This season, though, the 24-year-old has mostly looked like a mere mortal as others on the NFL's top-ranked scoring defense have been more impactful.
