A New Angle on Drafting Williams

[Wildfire]

Numerous sports media types here in Dallas are reporting that the cowboys had Williams as their 2nd round pick and were very upset when the Cardinals took him ahead of them.

Seem like the Cardinals weren't they only team high on him and we may have just screwed the boys, only time will tell.

 

[Red Dawn]

It's always a fine day when you can screw the 'pukes.

 

[NashDishesDimes]

Ha thats funny. Ill trade him for Romo

 

[Arizona's Finest]

That makes sense with them drafting Demarco Murray not long after.

 

[mjb21aztd]

meh just not sold on another slow rb... I bet he is trade bait for one of the qb's we are intrested in but we shall see.

 

[Poorknight1]

meh just not sold on another slow rb... I bet he is trade bait for one of the qb's we are intrested in but we shall see.

Similar physical stature and speed to Frank Gore. If his play at this level in any way resembles, it's a great pick...

Let us pray.

 

[seesred]

Beating the boys out of anything is a big deal.

GBR
40

 

[Krangodnzr]

meh just not sold on another slow rb... I bet he is trade bait for one of the qb's we are intrested in but we shall see.

Emmitt ran slower than Williams as have many other RBs.

 

[Duckjake]

Emmitt ran slower than Williams as have many other RBs.

I was just laughing thinking about how often posts like this get this response:

"Williams only played one full year of college football and you're comparing him to Emmitt Smith?"

 

[Mulli]

I was just laughing thinking about how often posts like this get this response:

"Williams only played one full year of college football and you're comparing him to Emmitt Smith?"

Just comparing 40 times.

 

[MadCardDisease]

meh just not sold on another slow rb... I bet he is trade bait for one of the qb's we are intrested in but we shall see.

I don't understand the whole Slow thing. The dude doesn't look slow to me.

 

[Duckjake]

Just comparing 40 times.

Obviously.

It's just funny how many times people will respond to any post that includes a player and some really great player comparing size or speed or whatever saying something similar to what I had in quotes.

For example:

Post 1: "Greg Tolar wears a size 10 shoe just like Aeneas Williams"

reply: "You're comparing Greg Tolar to AWilliams? Really?"

 

[Mulli]

Obviously.

It's just funny how many times people will respond to any post that includes a player and some really great player comparing size or speed or whatever saying something similar to what I had in quotes.

For example:

Post 1: "Greg Tolar wears a size 10 shoe just like Aeneas Williams"

reply: "You're comparing Greg Tolar to AWilliams? Really?"

Oh yes. Sorry. Good point.

 

[WildBB]

Numerous sports media types here in Dallas are reporting that the cowboys had Williams as their 2nd round pick and were very upset when the Cardinals took him ahead of them.

Seem like the Cardinals weren't they only team high on him and we may have just screwed the boys, only time will tell.

They must not have wanted him that bad, because they could have traded up.

Must have thought we were going for Brooks Reed.

They still could have taken LeShoure.

 

[Pariah]

They still could have taken LeShoure.

That's just another vote of confidence for this pick. They wanted Williams--not just the highest rated back on the board. Because they didn't take LeShoure or another back at that pick their board must have had a significant difference between the two.

 

[Dougmo]

He doesn't look slow to me either, at least not through the hole.
Although he does get caught from behind fairly often.
It would be intereseting to see his 10 yard time compared to other RB's.
That dude changes direction and gets back up to speed quickly.

Unfortunately, with that accelartion he sometimes loses the ball....or pulls a hammy.

 

[john h]

Just comparing 40 times.

How is this for arm and accuracy:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R02ZHT7nzhI&feature=related

 

[Mulli]

How is this for arm and accuracy:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R02ZHT7nzhI&feature=related

can't get youtube right now

 

[eastcoastSUN]

I like him. Met him in person once and my younger brother is good friends with Ryan Williams' best friend from high school. They went to the high school in the next town over here in northern VA.

He seems to have a good head on his shoulders and one thing that stood out to me is that he is very humble and down to earth.

 

[football karma]

I like this Ryan Williams highlight:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCyLmWyrbYI&feature=related

 

[Cardiac]

I've read/heard several pundits say they had him ranked as the #1 RB in the draft or 1B. The negative is that he runs too hard. I'll take that and the fact that he will play hurt and still be effective. Coaches had to drag him off the field, sounds Cards tough to me.

 

[Mulli]

I've read/heard several pundits say they had him ranked as the #1 RB in the draft or 1B. The negative is that he runs too hard. I'll take that and the fact that he will play hurt and still be effective. Coaches had to drag him off the field, sounds Cards tough to me.

Sounds tougher than "Cards tough"

 

[Cardiac]

Sounds tougher than "Cards tough"

I see what you did there.

Rugby, I need an assist with that Pelican attachment you use.

 

[Mulli]

I see what you did there.

Rugby, I need an assist with that Pelican attachment you use.

It is not like Cards have been that tough, historically speaking. Right?

 

[JeffGollin]

You're not really suggesting we deliberately drafted Williams in order to screw the 'Pukes (I'm assuming you're just happy that things worked out that way).

Regarding the comparison to Frank Gore, it's strictly my impression, but (despite has actual playing weight - 216 lbs?) he looks smaller than Gore and not as tough between the tackles, but at the same time, faster, nimbler and more explosive.

The one thing that makes me nervous about the pick (a bit risky at #38) is his injury-history