Former Top 5 pick seeking return to NFL

Paintrain · 04-23-2009, 11:46 AM

Mike Williams, #4 overall pick in 2002 by the Bills to fill their RT position has been out of football since injuries forced him to quit in 2007. He is trying to get back into the league and is working out and living with Derrick Dockery in NoVa. The Colony and UT-ex Mike Williams hoping to come back to NFL | NFL News | Sports News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News. Should we bring him in to camp as a camp body and hope he can provide some quality depth at the T position?

Lotus · 04-23-2009, 12:10 PM

Vet min, maybe. Perhaps he's gotten his act together and will surprise. Maybe not.

Best of luck to him.

SmootSmack · 04-23-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

Vet min, maybe. Perhaps he's gotten his act together and will surprise. Maybe not.

Best of luck to him.

What do you mean gotten his act together? What did he do?

Daseal · 04-23-2009, 12:19 PM

Only thugs get injured, Smoot.

ArtMonkDrillz · 04-23-2009, 12:23 PM

Maybe he's thinking of the WR Mike Williams from USC. No that he was really all that thuggish from what I remember.

Come to think of it, he might be fat enough to play RT these days.

dmek25 · 04-23-2009, 12:38 PM

whats he all about? if he would come in, then yeah, he is worth a look. but at a very cheap price

drew54 · 04-23-2009, 01:16 PM

I would sign him with incentives. If he and Dock are friends he should be willing to come on board as he has a close friend to help him get up to speed quicker.

GTripp0012 · 04-23-2009, 01:43 PM

It doesn't make sense for us because we have limited roster space at the OL position, and a strong need for talent.

I'm surprised the Bills didn't try him inside first like the Raiders did with Gallery. The reason OTs rarely bust out of the NFL is because if you move them inside, you're bound to find something they can do well. So he's likely worth a shot as a guard for some NFL team.

vallin21 · 04-23-2009, 01:48 PM

He's worth considering. I wouldn't mind giving him another chance.

Dirtbag59 · 04-23-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

It doesn't make sense for us because we have limited roster space at the OL position, and a strong need for talent.

I'm surprised the Bills didn't try him inside first like the Raiders did with Gallery. The reason OTs rarely bust out of the NFL is because if you move them inside, you're bound to find something they can do well. So he's likely worth a shot as a guard for some NFL team.

They did and he got injured. I personally would love to add him. Though he does seem a little to slow and if I remember right the WCO favors quicker OL.

However according to the article this doesn't seem like to much of a strech. Vinny loves Longhorn alum and Dockery will probably vouch for him.

After long days and nights of mulling a return, Williams, who turned 29 in January and says he is financially secure, decided he would make an effort. Early this year, he headed first to a training program in North Carolina before moving to suburban Washington. There he and his wife are house guests of former Longhorns teammate, offensive lineman Derrick Dockery, a Garland Lakeview product who plays for the Redskins, and his wife.

At times, Williams, who says he is at his previous playing weight but might still like to shed 20 pounds, and the relatively svelte 6-6, 345-pound Dockery work out together in the gym. But when Dockery heads off to the Redskins training facility, Williams works alone. He says he hasn't missed a day.

vallin21 · 04-23-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

They did and he got injured. I personally would love to add him. Though he does seem a little to slow and if I remember right the WCO favors quicker OL.

However according to the article this doesn't seem like to much of a strech. Vinny loves Longhorn alum and Dockery will probably vouch for him.

After long days and nights of mulling a return, Williams, who turned 29 in January and says he is financially secure, decided he would make an effort. Early this year, he headed first to a training program in North Carolina before moving to suburban Washington. There he and his wife are house guests of former Longhorns teammate, offensive lineman Derrick Dockery, a Garland Lakeview product who plays for the Redskins, and his wife.

At times, Williams, who says he is at his previous playing weight but might still like to shed 20 pounds, and the relatively svelte 6-6, 345-pound Dockery work out together in the gym. But when Dockery heads off to the Redskins training facility, Williams works alone. He says he hasn't missed a day.

Even more reason to sign him. This could be a steal.

MTK · 04-23-2009, 02:35 PM

For the vet min why not give him a look?

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 04-23-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

Maybe he's thinking of the WR Mike Williams from USC. No that he was really all that thuggish from what I remember.

Come to think of it, he might be fat enough to play RT these days.

ouch amd but why not give him a look

jsarno · 04-23-2009, 02:42 PM

Why not? Won't hurt.

tryfuhl · 04-23-2009, 02:45 PM

You cut 30 others during the year, doesn't hurt to bring somebody in for a look at least at camp

04-23-2009, 11:46 AM	#1
Paintrain Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Age: 54 Posts: 5,006	Former Top 5 pick seeking return to NFL Mike Williams, #4 overall pick in 2002 by the Bills to fill their RT position has been out of football since injuries forced him to quit in 2007. He is trying to get back into the league and is working out and living with Derrick Dockery in NoVa. The Colony and UT-ex Mike Williams hoping to come back to NFL \| NFL News \| Sports News \| News for Dallas, Texas \| Dallas Morning News. Should we bring him in to camp as a camp body and hope he can provide some quality depth at the T position? __________________ Paintrain's Redskins Fandom 1981-2014 I'm not dead but this team is dead to me...but now that McCloughan is here they may have new life! Jay Gruden = Zorny McSpurrier Kirk Cousins = Next Grossman

04-23-2009, 12:10 PM	#2
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: Former Top 5 pick seeking return to NFL Vet min, maybe. Perhaps he's gotten his act together and will surprise. Maybe not. Best of luck to him. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

04-23-2009, 12:23 PM	#5
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Former Top 5 pick seeking return to NFL Maybe he's thinking of the WR Mike Williams from USC. No that he was really all that thuggish from what I remember. Come to think of it, he might be fat enough to play RT these days. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

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dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Former Top 5 pick seeking return to NFL whats he all about? if he would come in, then yeah, he is worth a look. but at a very cheap price __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

04-23-2009, 01:16 PM	#7
drew54 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: IOWA Age: 42 Posts: 1,324	Re: Former Top 5 pick seeking return to NFL I would sign him with incentives. If he and Dock are friends he should be willing to come on board as he has a close friend to help him get up to speed quicker. __________________ No pressure, no diamonds.

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04-23-2009, 01:43 PM	#8
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Former Top 5 pick seeking return to NFL It doesn't make sense for us because we have limited roster space at the OL position, and a strong need for talent. I'm surprised the Bills didn't try him inside first like the Raiders did with Gallery. The reason OTs rarely bust out of the NFL is because if you move them inside, you're bound to find something they can do well. So he's likely worth a shot as a guard for some NFL team. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

04-23-2009, 01:48 PM	#9
vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,180	Re: Former Top 5 pick seeking return to NFL He's worth considering. I wouldn't mind giving him another chance.

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04-23-2009, 02:42 PM	#14
jsarno Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 31 Spooner St. Age: 50 Posts: 9,534	Re: Former Top 5 pick seeking return to NFL Why not? Won't hurt. __________________ Zoltan is ZESTY! - courtesy of joeredskin

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tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 42 Posts: 12,514	Re: Former Top 5 pick seeking return to NFL You cut 30 others during the year, doesn't hurt to bring somebody in for a look at least at camp

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