Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Preseason Week 4)

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Mike Williams has been a good story this year and he's busted his ass. We probably did more for him than Jenny Craig could have done but he is still a project. Unless they think he can be really good, and so far in the NFL he hasn't, I don't see any reason to keep him if we can get a FA who is better.

IF we got a Levi Jones, or an appreciable quality backup yes, but remember that the guys being cut now failed to make another team's 53. so any guy we get is either old (and maybe good) or a project.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Mike Williams has been a good story this year and he's busted his ass. We probably did more for him than Jenny Craig could have done but he is still a project. Unless they think he can be really good, and so far in the NFL he hasn't, I don't see any reason to keep him if we can get a FA who is better.

The scary part is Vinny sounded like he was all about keeping this guy.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

The scary part is Vinny sounded like he was all about keeping this guy.

Well like I said, unless they think he's going to be really good, and maybe they do. But he's going to need more games under his belt before he shows it. That means he can't let minor injuries stop him from playing when called upon. Buges seemed a little upset when he wasn't practicing because of his ankle, but I think he got the message.

[freddyg12]

M. Williams is a real dilemma. He's literally getting used to 1) playing again, and 2) his own body.

His body probably hasn't adjusted to the weight loss yet, his balance & coordination has to have changed some w/the loss. He's probably not as strong as he will be in mid season either. I would hate to see him in a game anytime soon, but maybe the coaches view him as a mid season project & are willing to take the chance. If he makes the 53, I don't see him dressing anytime soon.

[GTripp0012]

Really, you can't question Mike Williams effort, the guy clearly wants to be great, but there were teams that invested $20-$30 million in this guy, and couldn't turn him into a blocker. This team spends $690,000 on him, and isn't any closer at getting him to be an offensive tackle. At what point do you just call a spade a spade?

If you like his work ethic and potential, move him behind Dockery at LG, and make him a one position player. Then cut Bridges and sign someone who can actually play the tackle position. There's no point to having 2 tackles, 2 centers, and 5 guards.