Shanahan: Williams is a natural for zone-blocking scheme

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by mredskins

I am glad we picked a LT but it hard to get exicited about OL picks. Even when we picked Lavar and Samuals, I was all pumped about Lavar and was like oh yeah that Chris guy too.

I know Chris was the much better pick but I don't know. Maybe it is like this when you buy a new hot water heater for your house, you needed it but really it is not an exciting purchase.

Agreed - and perhaps the reason, in the past, the water was always cold at Redskins Park.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by mredskins

I am glad we picked a LT but it hard to get exicited about OL picks. Even when we picked Lavar and Samuals, I was all pumped about Lavar and was like oh yeah that Chris guy too.

I know Chris was the much better pick but I don't know. Maybe it is like this when you buy a new hot water heater for your house, you needed it but really it is not an exciting purchase.

As much as we know management does not rely on what we the fans think when it comes to what players to select in any given draft, it's safe to say (for a great majority) of us, we can find solace in the fact a player was chosen that few can/will disagree with.

It gives us a feeling (false though it may be) that they were listening to the way we felt they should go with the #4 overall pick.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

The one thing that Shanny said in that first article Matty posted that I really don't like is that he already has Williams penciled in at LT. If a lack of motivation is the main knock on this kid I think you need to at least come out and say that he needs to work to earn that starting spot even if you don't really mean it. That said, I think we do have a good support system for Williams and I think he will be good.

And Dirtbag, as for the nickname, I think you need to emphasize the L and sort of drop the R when yelling it. "SIIILLLLLLLLLLVVVABAAAAAAAACK!!!"

He did say he needs to earn it. The question was worded like that to MS, is TW penciled in as the starter, he agreed but then stipulated of course he needs to prove himself.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

He did say he needs to earn it. The question was worded like that to MS, is TW penciled in as the starter, he agreed but then stipulated of course he needs to prove himself.

I think it's safe to assume every effort will be made to get him up to par in whatever area he may be lacking. Being the #4 overall selection and the commitment made to him, it's difficult to fantom him not being in the starting line-up come opening day.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

He did say he needs to earn it. The question was worded like that to MS, is TW penciled in as the starter, he agreed but then stipulated of course he needs to prove himself.

I picked up on that too. I am reading tea leaves but penciled in does not mean we are hitching the wagon up.

Personally, I want another proven vet LT on the team going into the season.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I think it's safe to assume every effort will be made to get him up to par in whatever area he may be lacking. Being the #4 overall selection and the commitment made to him, it's difficult to fathom him not being in the starting line-up come opening day.

I am sure he will be starting against Dallas, just not sure whether he will be RT or LT.

[CRedskinsRule]

It's interesting that Alex Gibbs, Zone Blocking Guru (as I understand it), was willing to take Okung.

"He's nasty, and football is his life ... He's football. He'll come early, stay late. We're gonna throw him right in. He will be our starting left tackle -- day one, hour one -- and we will live with him through whatever the pain is. He's a line coach's dream. Thirty-one other line coaches are sad right now.''
--Seattle offensive line coach Alex Gibbs, on first-round tackle Russell Okung,

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[MTK]

There's no question Okung is going to be a quality player. We just liked Williams' overall athleticism, versatility, and upside more. Seems that Seattle would have been pretty happy with Williams too had we taken Okung instead.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

It's interesting that Alex Gibbs, Zone Blocking Guru (as I understand it), was willing to take Okung.

I agree w/the overall sentiment that taking Williams was smart, but w/the caveat that it's being viewed as a good decision simply because he's a LT. I do have some fear that Okung was the better choice & he sounds like a guy that is more of a sure thing.

As always w/a top pick, they have to be motivated beyond $, cause he's gonna get a big chunk of that before he even puts all the pads on. I don't think it's fair to expect him to be that good in his first year, maybe his second. Just hope that deja vu of the bradford hit doesn't happen in the process!

[BigHairedAristocrat]

if we had taken Okung, Alex Gibbs would be raving about how happy he was that Williams fell to them and how he felt he was the best OT in the draft. I don't think any staff member of any team would have anything remotely negative to say about their team's first round selection at this point.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

There's no question Okung is going to be a quality player. We just liked Williams' overall athleticism, versatility, and upside more. Seems that Seattle would have been pretty happy with Williams too had we taken Okung instead.

Yeah!! Matty, I find it rare that an OT can run a 4.8/40 as well as having the athleticism and versatility to play every position on the offensive line. That is truly rare and allows you to understand just why we were so intrigued with him.

[Duffman003]

How come so many people were down on Gaither's work ethic, while ignoring that Williams also has a poor work ethic, apparently? I personally think Williams will be a solid player, but it's strange that people are down on one player for a poor work ethic, but are high on another player who possibly has a poor work ethic.

[Monkeydad]

I haven't heard that about Williams. Your source?

Some critics on NFLN last night were saying Okung is a major holder, partially because of his extra-long arms and his technique.

I believe we picked the best tackle in the draft.

[JLee9718]

I'm for Flozell!

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by JLee9718

I'm for Flozell!