Deangelo Williams potential destinations (1 Viewer)

[eakfootball]

Deangelo Williams will most likely leave carolina after this year. Even with out him they will still have the best running game in the NFL. Stewart will be a star, and Goodson is a top 25 back in the NFL, and Tyrell Sutton has great potential, look at this highlight clip

Anyway where are the best destinations for Dwill. Are New Orleans, Indy, and New England possiblitys. What are some of the best possible places and what are the worst.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Green Bay???

New Orleans?

Doesnt feel like a New England move

not too many team needing a true #1 RB, going back to Carolina wouldnt surprise me at all

 

[Slapdash]

Deangelo Williams will most likely leave carolina after this year. Even with out him they will still have the best running game in the NFL. Stewart will be a star, and Goodson is a top 25 back in the NFL, and Tyrell Sutton has great potential, look at this highlight clip

 

[patrickmcgroin]

Green Bay would be a great fit.

 

[Disc Shark]

I don't think the Saints would pay the kind of money that Williams wants (and deserves). The team has shown a great ability to identify talented free agent running backs (Thomas, Ivory, Hamilton, Hill) who they can pay peanuts in order to save money to fill critical positions like QB, OL, DL, etc. Williams would be a killer force behind New Orleans' line, but I can't see the team making a play for him and paying a large salary.

 

[Dought Man]

Deangelo Williams will most likely leave carolina after this year. Even with out him they will still have the best running game in the NFL. Stewart will be a star, and Goodson is a top 25 back in the NFL, and Tyrell Sutton has great potential, look at this highlight clip

How is it possible that the best running game in the NFL has the worst record in the league??I think Id take about 10 other teams running games over Carolinas.

 

[Bad_Mo]

Deangelo Williams will most likely leave carolina after this year. Even with out him they will still have the best running game in the NFL. Stewart will be a star, and Goodson is a top 25 back in the NFL, and Tyrell Sutton has great potential, look at this highlight clip

Simple...Fox and their QB situation.

 

[Todem]

The Dolphins desperatly need an explosive big play RB.

We would welcome him with open arms along with a new QB.

 

[Shutout]

Pretty full listing here:

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...583&hl=dwil

 

[Eastwood]

Redskins have to be a major player too. No way is Portis coming back with that contract, and all of their current RBs are more suited for a backup roll. They don't have the picks to do it in the draft, so I believe they will bring in the best RB available in FA.

 

[todisco1]

Redskins have to be a major player too. No way is Portis coming back with that contract, and all of their current RBs are more suited for a backup roll. They don't have the picks to do it in the draft, so I believe they will bring in the best RB available in FA.

I could see them going after Williams or Michael Bush.

 

[J-Dawg]

The Dolphins desperatly need an explosive big play RB.We would welcome him with open arms along with a new QB.

This. Miami would be a great destination and we have a proven track record of going after free agents or trade targets aggressively.

 

[Dought Man]

The Dolphins desperatly need an explosive big play RB.We would welcome him with open arms along with a new QB.

This. Miami would be a great destination and we have a proven track record of going after free agents or trade targets aggressively.

Except the one that would have completely turned around the franchise..

 

[eakfootball]

The Dolphins desperatly need an explosive big play RB.We would welcome him with open arms along with a new QB.

This. Miami would be a great destination and we have a proven track record of going after free agents or trade targets aggressively.

I dont really see the dolphins signing him especially since there are not many teams that need a running back meaning they could get a good one in the 3rd or 4th round

 

[Ghost Rider]

Green Bay???New Orleans?Doesnt feel like a New England movenot too many team needing a true #1 RB, going back to Carolina wouldnt surprise me at all

Okay, but DeAngelo hasn't been able to stay healthy the last two years, so I can't imagine a team bringing him in to be their undisputed number 1. Nowadays, you need two good backs.

 

[J-Dawg]

The Dolphins desperatly need an explosive big play RB.We would welcome him with open arms along with a new QB.

This. Miami would be a great destination and we have a proven track record of going after free agents or trade targets aggressively.

I dont really see the dolphins signing him especially since there are not many teams that need a running back meaning they could get a good one in the 3rd or 4th round

But none that are as good as DeAngelo. We could hypothetically draft Ingram in the 1st round, but I would rather see us draft another position than RB in Round 1, especially when DeAngelo is potentially available.

 

[Sweet Love]

The Dolphins desperatly need an explosive big play RB.We would welcome him with open arms along with a new QB.

This. Miami would be a great destination and we have a proven track record of going after free agents or trade targets aggressively.

I dont really see the dolphins signing him especially since there are not many teams that need a running back meaning they could get a good one in the 3rd or 4th round

But none that are as good as DeAngelo. We could hypothetically draft Ingram in the 1st round, but I would rather see us draft another position than RB in Round 1, especially when DeAngelo is potentially available.

While I hate to say it (as a Jets fan), the best way to go would be to pick up Williams as an FA and save the first rounder for another position. Since Ricky and Ronnie Brown had sub-par seasons, there is always a chance one of them would stay too as a backup. I don't see anyone giving big bucks and an undisputed #1 job to Ronnie Brown, so he may test the market and just come back...I can't remember the exact contract, but I think he did pretty well on his rookie deal, so it is not like a former 6th rounder trying to get the ultimate pay day. NOTE: Ricky's year was not bad at all considering opportunities, age, etc. I just can't remember if 2010 was his drop-dead retirement year. If not, I would get a deal with him to stay and bring in Deangelo.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Green Bay???

New Orleans?

Doesnt feel like a New England move

not too many team needing a true #1 RB, going back to Carolina wouldnt surprise me at all

The SAINTS?Oh please oh please oh please let this be so.

DeAngelo would kill in the Saints offense.

 

[Grahamburn]

I don't think the Saints would pay the kind of money that Williams wants (and deserves). The team has shown a great ability to identify talented free agent running backs (Thomas, Ivory, Hamilton, Hill) who they can pay peanuts in order to save money to fill critical positions like QB, OL, DL, etc. Williams would be a killer force behind New Orleans' line, but I can't see the team making a play for him and paying a large salary.

They should. DeAngelo has killed New Orleans in his career.

 

[Timmay]

I see the Redskins picking him up. As for Michael Bush, i really hope the Bengals go after him. He would be a great complimentary back to go along with Scott after Benson probably walking. And since the Bengals dont go all out for the big name players, Bush would be a reasonable pickup.

 

[westbrook36]

Redskins have to be a major player too. No way is Portis coming back with that contract, and all of their current RBs are more suited for a backup roll. They don't have the picks to do it in the draft, so I believe they will bring in the best RB available in FA.

mike shannahan shops for bargain rbs in the 5th round. the only free agent rb i can remember signing with denver was travis henry, and that didn't work out so well.

 

[hauser42]

Green Bay would be a great fit.

Packers problem has been more the line than anything. When they have block backs have gained yards.McCarthy doesnt want to run the ball and what he talks about is lip service. Only time he runs the ball is short yardage and it is between the guards. His vanilla playcalling in short yardage cost the Packers the division title. Two games were lost with his playcalling in short yardage. Willams wont fix it, it is the line and play calling.

 

[westbrook36]

Deangelo Williams will most likely leave carolina after this year. Even with out him they will still have the best running game in the NFL. Stewart will be a star, and Goodson is a top 25 back in the NFL, and Tyrell Sutton has great potential, look at this highlight clip

i'm not sure if new england would do it, but williams would be great with the pats. that would be pretty scary if they got him.

 

[westbrook36]

what about seattle? marshawn lynch has been awful. they could cut him, and then sign williams.

 

[eakfootball]

I really hope he goes to New England somehow. Then if they take a Justin Blackmon or Julio Jones in the first round this could be a better offense than 07. And with the remaining first round pick take a DE. In the 2nd round go OLB and guard, then take a safety and a corner with the 3rd round picks and they have a good young defense and will be a scary team to compete with. Of course this is all best case senerio but I'm hopefull.

 

[captain_amazing]

I really hope he goes to New England somehow. Then if they take a Justin Blackmon or Julio Jones in the first round this could be a better offense than 07. And with the remaining first round pick take a DE. In the 2nd round go OLB and guard, then take a safety and a corner with the 3rd round picks and they have a good young defense and will be a scary team to compete with. Of course this is all best case senerio but I'm hopefull.

No chance this scenario works out (but I feel your hopefullness for another 2007 Pats offense). However, with Fred Taylor and Sammy Morris likely gone next year (and who knows about Kevin Faulk), I could see them bringing in a new veteran presence like DW, but staying with BJGE still being the lead back (but going back to a RBBC). Still, Bill emphasized earlier this year that he was going to reduce the amount of times he swapped out his RB's in games, so that they could establish a rhythm, so I wonder if they might start fading out the RBBC as it has looked in NE in the past.In the draft, I'm betting they will shoot for DL, OL, and OLB in the first several rounds, and a WR and RB somewhere mixed in.

 

[Go deep]

Miami and Tampa seem like the two most logical places. The Packers and Patriots would make great fits, i just dont think either team will go after him. Redskins need a RB, but i dont see Shanny going with a high priced back. I Saints could be a good fit, but will they spend that money on Williams with what they are paying Bush? Seems the Saints just need a big back to compliment Bush. My sleeper team is the Steelers. They love to run, they only have Mendenhall, and he is a pretty one dimensional back.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Interesting that the discussion seems to center around Green Bay, Washington and New England.

I have Williams in a dynasty league, and also have Grant, Torain, and Woodhead.

Of the three teams, I think Washington makes the most sense, given the one-cut offense they like to run. But, assuming Torain can be healthy, he has been very productive, and given the cost of getting Williams, a more cost-effective solution for the Redskins.

I think GB is better off with a "plodding" runner, for lack of a better term. That offense will continue to revolve around Rodgers and a vertical passing game. The RB there probably needs to be a little more physical and generate their own yardage.

In New England, I think they have the right set-up already - low paid RBBC. Can't see them investing big dollars in a RB to replace the committee.

 

[Go deep]

what about seattle? marshawn lynch has been awful. they could cut him, and then sign williams.

Lynch has been bad, and so has the offensive line and the rest of the offense. They have much bigger needs, and i cant see them going after a RB that will only give them a couple more years. I also dont see Willimas playing for a non-contender either.

 

[No Way Jose]

I think he stays in Carolina.

 

[shredhead]

Redskins have to be a major player too. No way is Portis coming back with that contract, and all of their current RBs are more suited for a backup roll. They don't have the picks to do it in the draft, so I believe they will bring in the best RB available in FA.

mike shannahan shops for bargain rbs in the 5th round. the only free agent rb i can remember signing with denver was travis henry, and that didn't work out so well.

Sorry for the "Look at me" post, but I'm still amazed that I won my fantasy championship that year after taking Henry at the 1/2 turn.

 

[gianmarco]

To me, Indy makes the most sense for all parties involved. Indy has been lacking a true running game for a while now. They are serviceable but most definitely not explosive. Peyton getting older, WR group not nearly as accomplished, still a well-run organization with a closing window for a title.

Think Edge during his prime year. DeAngelo could crank out some long TDs too.

 

[DBIsports]

To me, Indy makes the most sense for all parties involved. Indy has been lacking a true running game for a while now. They are serviceable but most definitely not explosive. Peyton getting older, WR group not nearly as accomplished, still a well-run organization with a closing window for a title.Think Edge during his prime year. DeAngelo could crank out some long TDs too.

As long as Indy fixed their O-line through the draft that would make perfect sense. Williams has the receiving skills to catch the ball out of the backfield like Addai, as well as the ability to do something Addai can't do, break out for long gains. Addai has broken out for a run over 45 yards only once in his career.

 

[gianmarco]

To me, Indy makes the most sense for all parties involved. Indy has been lacking a true running game for a while now. They are serviceable but most definitely not explosive. Peyton getting older, WR group not nearly as accomplished, still a well-run organization with a closing window for a title.Think Edge during his prime year. DeAngelo could crank out some long TDs too.

As long as Indy fixed their O-line through the draft that would make perfect sense. Williams has the receiving skills to catch the ball out of the backfield like Addai, as well as the ability to do something Addai can't do, break out for long gains. Addai has broken out for a run over 45 yards only once in his career.

Exactly. If there's one thing that has held Indy back all these years it's this. They can grind out drives like any team out there, but the only way they score quickly is through the air. The lack of the "big play" RB has been a weakness of theirs.

 

[Go deep]

Miami and Tampa seem like the two most logical places. The Packers and Patriots would make great fits, i just dont think either team will go after him. Redskins need a RB, but i dont see Shanny going with a high priced back. I Saints could be a good fit, but will they spend that money on Williams with what they are paying Bush? Seems the Saints just need a big back to compliment Bush. My sleeper team is the Steelers. They love to run, they only have Mendenhall, and he is a pretty one dimensional back.

I forgot about the Colts, i would say these are the top 5 teams to get Williams:ColtsDolphinsBucsRedskinsSteelers

 

[eakfootball]

Miami and Tampa seem like the two most logical places. The Packers and Patriots would make great fits, i just dont think either team will go after him. Redskins need a RB, but i dont see Shanny going with a high priced back. I Saints could be a good fit, but will they spend that money on Williams with what they are paying Bush? Seems the Saints just need a big back to compliment Bush. My sleeper team is the Steelers. They love to run, they only have Mendenhall, and he is a pretty one dimensional back.

I forgot about the Colts, i would say these are the top 5 teams to get Williams:ColtsDolphinsBucsRedskinsSteelers

Blount has looked pretty good for the bucs so im not sure that they will pay him. My sleeper team is the Giants, Jacobs dosnt have too much left, so a bradshaw, williams RBBC would be pretty good.

 

[JohnnyU]

Miami and Tampa seem like the two most logical places. The Packers and Patriots would make great fits, i just dont think either team will go after him. Redskins need a RB, but i dont see Shanny going with a high priced back. I Saints could be a good fit, but will they spend that money on Williams with what they are paying Bush? Seems the Saints just need a big back to compliment Bush. My sleeper team is the Steelers. They love to run, they only have Mendenhall, and he is a pretty one dimensional back.

I forgot about the Colts, i would say these are the top 5 teams to get Williams:ColtsDolphinsBucsRedskinsSteelers

Blount has looked pretty good for the bucs so im not sure that they will pay him. My sleeper team is the Giants, Jacobs dosnt have too much left, so a bradshaw, williams RBBC would be pretty good.

Why would you say that Jacobs doesn't have too much left? He looked pretty good this year and he's just 28 and he doesn't have a lot of carries for his career.

 

[eakfootball]

Miami and Tampa seem like the two most logical places. The Packers and Patriots would make great fits, i just dont think either team will go after him. Redskins need a RB, but i dont see Shanny going with a high priced back. I Saints could be a good fit, but will they spend that money on Williams with what they are paying Bush? Seems the Saints just need a big back to compliment Bush. My sleeper team is the Steelers. They love to run, they only have Mendenhall, and he is a pretty one dimensional back.

I forgot about the Colts, i would say these are the top 5 teams to get Williams:ColtsDolphinsBucsRedskinsSteelers

Blount has looked pretty good for the bucs so im not sure that they will pay him. My sleeper team is the Giants, Jacobs dosnt have too much left, so a bradshaw, williams RBBC would be pretty good.

Why would you say that Jacobs doesn't have too much left? He looked pretty good this year and he's just 28 and he doesn't have a lot of carries for his career.

Just the way he runs, and he has had a few injurys already. And when you run with a 6'4 265 lbs body its hard on your knees. And he will be 29 next year

 

[hauser42]

what about seattle? marshawn lynch has been awful. they could cut him, and then sign williams.

Lynch has been bad, and so has the offensive line and the rest of the offense. They have much bigger needs, and i cant see them going after a RB that will only give them a couple more years. I also dont see Willimas playing for a non-contender either.

Lynch is exactly why I dont see the Packers going after Williams. Many fans wanted Lynch because he would save the running game. The real issue is that 3 of the lineman are not real good at run blocking and there are no holes. Williams would have the same problem next year as a Packer unless the replace some starting linemen.Indy doesnt seem like the spot Peyton loves Addai for what he does in blitz pick up and the short passing game.Washington might be interesting with the money they throw around. Cardinals might get interested if the decide that Wells is a lost cause. Tampa Bay seems to love Blount, so I dont see them going all out to get him.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

I think he stays in Carolina. Who would want to pay what it takes for a 29 year old RB that's been hurt the last 2 years? He's a timeshare RB who can't shoulder the load. I think he has a ton of talent but don't want the Packers to go after him at all. With Grant, Starks, and B Jackson I think they're just fine for the future.

 

[Warpig]

I think he stays in Carolina. Who would want to pay what it takes for a 29 year old RB that's been hurt the last 2 years? He's a timeshare RB who can't shoulder the load. I think he has a ton of talent but don't want the Packers to go after him at all. With Grant, Starks, and B Jackson I think they're just fine for the future.

DeAngelo Williams -DOB: 4/25/1983

He will turn 28 in 2011.

To me, why would he want to stay in Carolina? The HC is on his way out the door and he has J-Stew and others breathing down his neck. Plus the offense is in somewhat of a rebuilding mode.

This will be his last chance to sign a fat contract as a #1 RB. Carolina won't pay him #1 money if he's truly not a #1 bellcow.

I see him moving on. The only reason I could see him thinking about staying is if he is from the area or has started a family there.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

I think he stays in Carolina. Who would want to pay what it takes for a 29 year old RB that's been hurt the last 2 years? He's a timeshare RB who can't shoulder the load. I think he has a ton of talent but don't want the Packers to go after him at all. With Grant, Starks, and B Jackson I think they're just fine for the future.

DeAngelo Williams -DOB: 4/25/1983

He will turn 28 in 2011.

To me, why would he want to stay in Carolina? The HC is on his way out the door and he has J-Stew and others breathing down his neck. Plus the offense is in somewhat of a rebuilding mode.

This will be his last chance to sign a fat contract as a #1 RB. Carolina won't pay him #1 money if he's truly not a #1 bellcow.

I see him moving on. The only reason I could see him thinking about staying is if he is from the area or has started a family there.

From much of what I've seen/read (interviews) DeAngelo is a different dude, not necessarily going where the money is. Plus Stewart and Williams are really tight.You say this is his last chance to sign a fat contract as a #1 RB and then follow it by saying Carolina won't pay him number 1 money since he's not a number 1 bellcow. If Carolina won't because he's not a #1, then who will?

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Miami Dolphins

 

[Sabertooth]

Pairing him up with Ryan Grant to fortify and improve the rushing game in Green Bay would make them very difficult to gameplan against. Makes almost too much sense.

 

[Pipes]

what about seattle? marshawn lynch has been awful. they could cut him, and then sign williams.

Lynch has been bad, and so has the offensive line and the rest of the offense. They have much bigger needs, and i cant see them going after a RB that will only give them a couple more years. I also dont see Willimas playing for a non-contender either.

Lynch is exactly why I dont see the Packers going after Williams. Many fans wanted Lynch because he would save the running game. The real issue is that 3 of the lineman are not real good at run blocking and there are no holes. Williams would have the same problem next year as a Packer unless the replace some starting linemen.Indy doesnt seem like the spot Peyton loves Addai for what he does in blitz pick up and the short passing game.Washington might be interesting with the money they throw around. Cardinals might get interested if the decide that Wells is a lost cause. Tampa Bay seems to love Blount, so I dont see them going all out to get him.

I disagree. If someone with the talent of Grant can put up 1200 yards seasons at 4 yards a clip I'd love to see what someone with Williams' talent can do. Yeah GB run block isn't great but it's not terrible either.

 

[Sabertooth]

what about seattle? marshawn lynch has been awful. they could cut him, and then sign williams.

Lynch has been bad, and so has the offensive line and the rest of the offense. They have much bigger needs, and i cant see them going after a RB that will only give them a couple more years. I also dont see Willimas playing for a non-contender either.

Lynch is exactly why I dont see the Packers going after Williams. Many fans wanted Lynch because he would save the running game. The real issue is that 3 of the lineman are not real good at run blocking and there are no holes. Williams would have the same problem next year as a Packer unless the replace some starting linemen.Indy doesnt seem like the spot Peyton loves Addai for what he does in blitz pick up and the short passing game.Washington might be interesting with the money they throw around. Cardinals might get interested if the decide that Wells is a lost cause. Tampa Bay seems to love Blount, so I dont see them going all out to get him.

I disagree. If someone with the talent of Grant can put up 1200 yards seasons at 4 yards a clip I'd love to see what someone with Williams' talent can do. Yeah GB run block isn't great but it's not terrible either.

The gap in talent between Dwilly and Beast Mode is huge.

 

[Spike]

Interesting that the discussion seems to center around Green Bay, Washington and New England.

I have Williams in a dynasty league, and also have Grant, Torain, and Woodhead.

Of the three teams, I think Washington makes the most sense, given the one-cut offense they like to run. But, assuming Torain can be healthy, he has been very productive, and given the cost of getting Williams, a more cost-effective solution for the Redskins.

I think GB is better off with a "plodding" runner, for lack of a better term. That offense will continue to revolve around Rodgers and a vertical passing game. The RB there probably needs to be a little more physical and generate their own yardage.

In New England, I think they have the right (FOR THEM!) set-up already - low paid RBBC. Can't see them investing big dollars in a RB to replace the committee.

Bingo.Doesn't mean, as a Pats fan, that I wouldn't be very happy if the Pats signed Williams.

 

[Texasmouth]

He will either stay in Carolina or he will go someplace strange that no one is expecting. I just have a guy feeling on that.

I would rule out Washington. No way Shanny brings in an experienced back that isnt from Denver. FWP and LJ did nothing there. He needs a Shanny back that he can draft in the 4th or 5th round. His ego is way too big to bring in Williams.

Pats wont bring him in. I would bet money little Bill wins a super bowl with this team the way it is. Woodhead has been money and fills the Faulk role. BJGE has been solid all season. He may bring in a free agent or rookie free agent but it wont be Williams.

Packers dont think they have a problem at RB, if they did, they would have gone after Lynch, who would have fit their system perfect. Grant will be back, BJax has been decent and Starks was injured all year. They have current, future and backup already on the roster.

The Saints like Pierre Thomas and Bush and Ivory looks like a keeper. No need to bring in another guy.

Miami is intriguing, especially if Fox gets the job there. I have heard his name mentioned with that job. Ronnie Brown is no where near what they thought he would be. Not sure if Ricky will make it through another season and they dont really have anyone else there.

I would give an outside shot to the Raiders. Bush is going to be gone and Crazy Al loves nothing more than a fast home run hitter like Williams. The team is on the rise.

I own D Will in a dynasty league that really needs him to be good...so I hope he goes to Miami.

 

[Phantom Knight]

Redskins have to be a major player too. No way is Portis coming back with that contract, and all of their current RBs are more suited for a backup roll. They don't have the picks to do it in the draft, so I believe they will bring in the best RB available in FA.

Had not considered the Redskins. Good info!

 

[SaintLouisCardinals]

The Saints like Pierre Thomas and Bush and Ivory looks like a keeper. No need to bring in another guy.

I'm not so sure of this ...

I would give an outside shot to the Raiders. Bush is going to be gone and Crazy Al loves nothing more than a fast home run hitter like Williams. The team is on the rise.

You mean like McFadden?