Roy Williams (WR) for a 2nd Round Pick?

[CPAlltheWay012]

"The availability of wide receiver Roy Williams is also in hot debate with Jacksonville, Tennessee, Tampa Bay and New Orleans all interested. The Lions are looking for a second round pick and have told several clubs they would even consider a pick in next years' draft to get a deal done."

- Draft Daddy: Blog : 2008 NFL Draft News as it Breaks: Updated Regularly

Normally, I don't like the fact we tend to get rid of our picks for stuff like this.. but Roy Williams... damn! that's what we need.. a big receiver..!

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UPDATE:

DETNEWS | Weblog | Lions Blog

Rod Marinelli has heard the rumors that Roy Williams is on the trading block, and he isn't paying any attention to them.

Williams isn't going anywhere, Marinelli said Sunday. He wants Williams and Calvin Johnson as his starting receivers.

"I know the rumors that are out there," Marinelli said. "Those two guys together, I want to see those guys where they can really impact a game. They are special. They've got to have, and they will have, great years for us. We have to ensure they have grat years.

"Those are explosive weapons. Not many people have two guys like that on a team. We've got to do everything we can do to protect our quarterback and get the all to those two big guys." I don't. I'm very confident he's here. Very confident.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

i would do it for a 2009 2nd rounder

[JoeRedskin]

In a heartbeat.

What's the deal with this though. Why is detroit trying to unload him? It seems to me that he and CJ make a pretty potent team and a huge benefit to any QB they start.

[CPAlltheWay012]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

In a heartbeat.

What's the deal with this though. Why is detroit trying to unload him? It seems to me that he and CJ make a pretty potent team and a huge benefit to any QB they start.

he doesn't want to be Detroit... who does lol

[SkinsFanSince91]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

In a heartbeat.

What's the deal with this though. Why is detroit trying to unload him? It seems to me that he and CJ make a pretty potent team and a huge benefit to any QB they start.

I think they realize that they have too much money invested at the WR position and are trying to diversify and spread out the cap $ evenly amongst the positions.

Plus, with his salary gone, they can use it for draft picks or free agent signings.

[mooby]

I guess they feel he's expendable because they like the combo of Mike Furrey and CJ and they are happy with their depth, and perhaps they feel that they can give him away for a draft pick because they have other issues on the team they'd like to address.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by mooby

I guess they feel he's expendable because they like the combo of Mike Furrey and CJ and they are happy with their depth, and perhaps they feel that they can give him away for a draft pick because they have other issues on the team they'd like to address.

I would assume that is what it is.

[T.O.Killa]

i would do it for a 1st next year all day. Lets get it done

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

i would do it for a 1st next year all day. Lets get it done

1st no 2nd yes

[EXoffender]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

i would do it for a 1st next year all day. Lets get it done

Ditto. It'll be late first rounder anyway.

[SBXVII]

Psssst! Snyder! Can I speak with you a min.? Sorry (WR draft prospect) I know you have been speaking with him for over an hour so take a bathroom break.

DETROIT IS OFF LOADING WILLIAMS FOR A SECOND......NEXT YEAR!

GET-R-DONE

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Psssst! Snyder! Can I speak with you a min.? Sorry (WR draft prospect) I know you have been speaking with him for over an hour so take a bathroom break.

DETROIT IS OFF LOADING WILLIAMS FOR A SECOND......NEXT YEAR!

GET-R-DONE

LOL! But for a 2009 pick and we keep our picks this season. I would defintely do it.

[dmek25]

i don't understand why everyone is jumping all over Williams for a second round pick. when Hall is available, for a first rounder, and far the more proven player. is there that much of a difference between the 2 picks? in my opinion, we need a corner far more then we need a wide out. and i think there is more to Williams just wanting out of Detroit

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by dmek25

i don't understand why everyone is jumping all over Williams for a second round pick. when Hall is available, for a first rounder, and far the more proven player. is there that much of a difference between the 2 picks? in my opinion, we need a corner far more then we need a wide out. and i think there is more to Williams just wanting out of Detroit

yeah we need a corner and a WR not sure which one is a more needed thing right now

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by dmek25

i don't understand why everyone is jumping all over Williams for a second round pick. when Hall is available, for a first rounder, and far the more proven player. is there that much of a difference between the 2 picks? in my opinion, we need a corner far more then we need a wide out. and i think there is more to Williams just wanting out of Detroit

Because a 2nd rounder (especially next year) for a #1 wideout is a bargain. The Falcons are looking for "at least" a #1 for Hall.

Hall feels 'stabbed in back' by Falcons | ajc.com

Hall has also been a malcontent (of course if I was in ATL I'd be pretty pissed off too) this season.

I think Detroit is pretty much in the same position with Williams as Atlanta is with Hall, except that publicly Williams is saying the right things.