Skins Sign O-Lineman Mike Williams

The Goat · 06-11-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

I have been waiting for an update on Williams knee and have heard nothing. Anyone have an update

Probably nothing to worry about...Zorn pretty much said so at the time.

GMScud · 06-11-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

Probably nothing to worry about...Zorn pretty much said so at the time.

Matt Terl's blog today mentions that Mike Williams has a pulled quad muscle, according to Zorn.

On The Field For The Last Day Of OTAs

GTripp0012 · 06-11-2009, 05:10 PM

Seems to me that we are expecting Mike Williams to make the team as a backup OT, which, seems like a plan that we would end up regretting. But ultimately, it freed us up to get rid of Jansen.

Jon Jansen, drafted in '99 - 7 quality NFL seasons
Mike Williams, drafted in '02 - 0 quality NFL seasons

Goin with the young guy!

wilsowilso · 06-19-2009, 06:28 PM

The blogger at Redskins.com says that Mike Williams now weighs in at 365!

Redskins Blog -- The Official Blog of the Washington Redskins

His playing weight before he took time off from football was 370-375.

If he can get down to 350-55 he really might be able to play!

Pocket$ $traight · 06-19-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

The blogger at Redskins.com says that Mike Williams now weighs in at 365!

Redskins Blog -- The Official Blog of the Washington Redskins

His playing weight before he took time off from football was 370-375.

If he can get down to 350-55 he really might be able to play!

I personally think this is a great sign. There is no doubt whether he has the talent to play in the league. I think the criticism was whether he would make the commitment needed to succeed. Obviously, he has made a commitment to lose enough weight to be able to compete.

Maybe through desperation we found a gem!

Dirtbag59 · 06-20-2009, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

The blogger at Redskins.com says that Mike Williams now weighs in at 365!

Redskins Blog -- The Official Blog of the Washington Redskins

His playing weight before he took time off from football was 370-375.

If he can get down to 350-55 he really might be able to play!

He's 10 pounds less right now then his combine weight so I'd say he's ready to play though it would be nice if he lost another 20 (which I think he plans on doing anyway). CNNSI.com - Mike Williams - -

MTK · 06-19-2009, 11:40 PM

Man that's some serious weight loss. The obvious question now is can the guy play?

I'd love to see him have some sort of comeback player of the year story but I admit I'm still in the doubter camp.

If he can at least be a quality backup and give us some meaningful snaps here and there I'll be happy. Anything beyond that is pure gravy.

RedskinPete · 06-20-2009, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Man that's some serious weight loss. The obvious question now is can the guy play?

I'd love to see him have some sort of comeback player of the year story but I admit I'm still in the doubter camp.

If he can at least be a quality backup and give us some meaningful snaps here and there I'll be happy. Anything beyond that is pure gravy.

Don't say gravy around the big man!

tryfuhl · 06-20-2009, 12:47 AM

Much agreed Matty, anything positive that he can do for the team would be great.

NYCskinfan82 · 06-20-2009, 11:19 AM

The guy had the talent i just think somewhere along he lost the drive hopefully he's found it for us. If he's able to be a quality backup for us that would be nice.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-20-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCskinfan82

The guy had the talent i just think somewhere along he lost the drive hopefully he's found it for us. If he's able to be a quality backup for us that would be nice.

And seriously, aren't we, as a fan base FINALLY due for something like this?

T.O.Killa · 06-20-2009, 01:01 PM

I am kind of suprised that there has not been more national attention payed to this story. It is truely amazing and alot better than another Bret story.

an23dy · 06-20-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

I am kind of suprised that there has not been more national attention payed to this story. It is truely amazing and alot better than another Bret story.

If he plays at all there's sure to be an E:60 or sportscenter story on him.

TenandSix:Unacceptable · 06-20-2009, 02:41 PM

Let's watch this guy play a snap before we get too carried away. But yes, the Redskins are due for a guy to come out of nowhere.

It would be nice if that guy was already on our roster. We are also due for another teams star to be a star on the field for us too. There's always hope, but boy am I starting to believe in football karma.

ethat001 · 06-20-2009, 05:16 PM

Yeah, I love the story, but I'm still skeptical about the guy. He sure has the drive - to lose close to 90 lbs over 3-4 months is like losing an entire person! I worry about two things:

1) If you lose that much weight, isn't he losing MUSCLE at the same time? We need him to hold off big DE's and not get tired quickly. Let's see how he does in preseason.

2) One of his problems in the NFL was recurrent back problems. Maybe with less weight now he may be better off, but I hope he doesn't kill his back again through the season.

I'm crossing my fingers but trying not to get my hopes up..

06-11-2009, 05:10 PM	#3
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Skins Sign O-Lineman Mike Williams Seems to me that we are expecting Mike Williams to make the team as a backup OT, which, seems like a plan that we would end up regretting. But ultimately, it freed us up to get rid of Jansen. Jon Jansen, drafted in '99 - 7 quality NFL seasons Mike Williams, drafted in '02 - 0 quality NFL seasons Goin with the young guy! __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

06-19-2009, 06:28 PM	#4
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 52 Posts: 2,841	Re: Skins Sign O-Lineman Mike Williams The blogger at Redskins.com says that Mike Williams now weighs in at 365! Redskins Blog -- The Official Blog of the Washington Redskins His playing weight before he took time off from football was 370-375. If he can get down to 350-55 he really might be able to play!

06-19-2009, 11:40 PM	#7
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Skins Sign O-Lineman Mike Williams Man that's some serious weight loss. The obvious question now is can the guy play? I'd love to see him have some sort of comeback player of the year story but I admit I'm still in the doubter camp. If he can at least be a quality backup and give us some meaningful snaps here and there I'll be happy. Anything beyond that is pure gravy. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

06-20-2009, 12:47 AM	#9
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 42 Posts: 12,514	Re: Skins Sign O-Lineman Mike Williams Much agreed Matty, anything positive that he can do for the team would be great.

06-20-2009, 11:19 AM	#10
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 56 Posts: 3,803	Re: Skins Sign O-Lineman Mike Williams The guy had the talent i just think somewhere along he lost the drive hopefully he's found it for us. If he's able to be a quality backup for us that would be nice.

06-20-2009, 01:01 PM	#12
T.O.Killa The Starter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Berlin, MD Posts: 2,061	Re: Skins Sign O-Lineman Mike Williams I am kind of suprised that there has not been more national attention payed to this story. It is truely amazing and alot better than another Bret story.

06-20-2009, 02:41 PM	#14
TenandSix:Unacceptable Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 331	Re: Skins Sign O-Lineman Mike Williams Let's watch this guy play a snap before we get too carried away. But yes, the Redskins are due for a guy to come out of nowhere. It would be nice if that guy was already on our roster. We are also due for another teams star to be a star on the field for us too. There's always hope, but boy am I starting to believe in football karma.

06-20-2009, 05:16 PM	#15
ethat001 Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 920	Re: Skins Sign O-Lineman Mike Williams Yeah, I love the story, but I'm still skeptical about the guy. He sure has the drive - to lose close to 90 lbs over 3-4 months is like losing an entire person! I worry about two things: 1) If you lose that much weight, isn't he losing MUSCLE at the same time? We need him to hold off big DE's and not get tired quickly. Let's see how he does in preseason. 2) One of his problems in the NFL was recurrent back problems. Maybe with less weight now he may be better off, but I hope he doesn't kill his back again through the season. I'm crossing my fingers but trying not to get my hopes up..

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