Breaking News Roy Williams Traded to Dallas

[itvnetop]

While it doesn't solve their secondary problems, they're hoping he re-signs for long-term. He is definitely a capable replacement for a No. 1 WR once TO falls off.

[skinsfan69]

I'm not sure why Dallas made this move. Roy Williams is so freakin overrated. Their other wr's seems to be fine. Romo is always throwing for 300 yards a game. They need help at corner.

[djnemo65]

From a Cowboys hating perspective I don't mind this move. While Williams is a solid second-tier receiver - who has occasionally shown flashes of greatness - they paid a prohibitive price to acquire him. For all the talk of Williams being a "long-term replacement" this is a move that screams desperation, and win now at any cost. Also, you are adding another proven ego to a team chock full of them, when what you really need is more hungry role-players. So in getting a solid receiving threat, they give up the chance to add valuable depth to their paper thin defense. They also alienate guys like Miles Austin who have been pretty solid. I haven’t seen every Cowboys game but I’ve seen most of them, and it hasn’t seemed to me like the receivers have been the problem so far.

[rstone1979]

well if they lose one Roy Williams they have another to take his place. One is just as useless as the next

[NYCskinfan82]

I guess Dallas plan to out score everyone they need defensive help.

[CRedskinsRule]

I heard Creighton on Sirius say that he didn't understand this move, then he back tracked. But if he is saying this on a public forum, just think what TO is thinking (u don't love me anymore...)

[Hog1]

1st, 3rd, and 6th??? For.....Roy???? That's a move that spells desperation.
JJ, line one is for you, It's Adam Archuleta. He's got sweet deal for you! I think T.O. will have to re=think his Christmas card list after this...........betrayal.

[NYCSkin]

With a decent #2 in Crayton and a very good #3 in Austin--I think this move was overkill for the Boys. Sam Hurd is also a good #2/3 even though he is hurt.

However, I think the Williams pickup is overall a good hedge against T.O.'s eventual decline in skills/age related injury/blowup...

[Hog1]

Maybe........they are anticipating the unnavoidable? The TO meltdown, and are preparing to deal him?

[mheisig]

Shit.

How the hell is any defense supposed to stop a tandem of T.O. and Roy Williams when you've got guys like Crayton, Austin and Witten still around?

We can mock it all we want, but I don't see how you can deny that this creates serious matchup problems for ANY defense.

Fortunately Romo and Felix Jones are out on the offensive side for a while, and hopefully Pacman has seen his last snap as a professional.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by mheisig

Shit.

How the hell is any defense supposed to stop a tandem of T.O. and Roy Williams when you've got guys like Crayton, Austin and Witten still around?

We can mock it all we want, but I don't see how you can deny that this creates serious matchup problems for ANY defense.

Fortunately Romo and Felix Jones are out on the offensive side for a while, and hopefully Pacman has seen his last snap as a professional.

As long as they remain healthy, I'm pretty sure Smoot, Rogers, Springs and Landry can handle them.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by mheisig

Shit.

How the hell is any defense supposed to stop a tandem of T.O. and Roy Williams when you've got guys like Crayton, Austin and Witten still around?

We can mock it all we want, but I don't see how you can deny that this creates serious matchup problems for ANY defense.

Fortunately Romo and Felix Jones are out on the offensive side for a while, and hopefully Pacman has seen his last snap as a professional.

I really don't know why these guys are mentioned in the same breath as TO and Witten. Sure they catch a ball here and there, but Redskins and Cowboys fans alike are always, "But Crayton is still there!!"

It's all good, neither of them are that great or even good of a receiver. Chilllllllllllllllllllllllll.

[MTK]

I know Williams is a talented guy but what has he really done so far in his career? He had one very good season in 2006 and the rest have been nothing to write home about. Good move for them but it's not going to keep me up at night. I think they gave up too much. If the Skins pulled that move Redskins nation would have a collective heart attack. They needed a DB, not another WR.

[djnemo65]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I know Williams is a talented guy but what has he really done so far in his career? He had one very good season in 2006 and the rest have been nothing to write home about. Good move for them but it's not going to keep me up at night. I think they gave up too much. If the Skins pulled that move Redskins nation would have a collective heart attack. They needed a DB, not another WR.

Good point, thank god they didn't trade for Nnamdi Asomuga, who was rumored to be on the block. Now that would have scared me.

[GMScud]

He's a damn good receiver with potential to be great. He's been playing on a god awful team with inconsistent play all around. In '06 Kitna had 4200 yards and 21 tds, and not surprisingly Williams was really solid. His first four seasons totaled 244 catches for 3650 yards and 28 TDs. On the Lions. The Lions.

I could see him being very productive in Dallas, but with Romo's injury and TO's antics, it may be a while till we see big numbers from him.

I also think Dallas gave up too much. But a smart move for Detroit. They have Calvin Johnson, and now the potential to have 5 of the top 100 picks next year. They keep a franchise WR and significantly improve their draft each of the next two years. And with Millen no longer pulling the strings they may actually find some talent.