Keiland Williams (1 Viewer)

[Tillmanisahero]

What do you think of this guy? Does he have much chance to contribute or have value this year?

 

[FleurDeLeap]

Tillman, I think Keiland has some potential to be a starting RB for them (own him in a dynasty). Portis is aging and we know Johnson/Parkers best days are behind them. Torain is in the mix as well, but the injury bug seems to always bite him.

We also know Shanny's history with unknown RB's...i'd def would wait-and-see on Keiland.

any more opinions on this?

 

[Tillmanisahero]

Tillman, I think Keiland has some potential to be a starting RB for them (own him in a dynasty). Portis is aging and we know Johnson/Parkers best days are behind them. Torain is in the mix as well, but the injury bug seems to always bite him. We also know Shanny's history with unknown RB's...i'd def would wait-and-see on Keiland.any more opinions on this?

Thanks

 

[Doug B]

Portis just sprained his ankle. LJ and Torain have not been pictures of health. FWP is likely to not make the final 53.

K Williams is a lock for the final Redskins roster, and his opportunity is steadily improving. I see him playing a significant chunk of THIS season as a legit fantasy RB2. Problem is, it's hard to know when that chunk's coming, because Williams' playing time in 2010 will depend on injuries to players ahead of him.

 

[doubletrouble]

Fantasy GMs and experts have spent the last few months trying to navigate the muddled Washington Redskins running back mess. Clinton Portis has seen more action than Paris Hilton and Lindsey Lohan, and big surprise, he’s already hurt. Larry Johnson may not even make the team, and Willie Parker is toast.

While some are hailing Portis as a sleeper this year, it’s more realistic that a name as yet uncovered will surprise fantasy leagues this season. Coach Mike Shanahan has a knack for finding running back gold in the strangest places. While Ryan Torain has had the most carries among Redskins RBs this preseason, his yards per carry is only 3.1. The most impressive RB has been undrafted former LSU Tiger, Keiland Williams.

In his first preseason game Williams rushed for two TDs and 4.6 yards YPC against the Buffalo Bills. Mind you the Bills rush defense is terrible, but it’s still two more TDs than any other Redskins tailback. his overall YPC this preseason is 4.0.

While I’m not ready to anoint him the next big thing, he could be this year’s Arian Foster, bursting into fantasy fame from out of nowhere. If anyone can turn a no-name RB into a household name, it’s Shanahan.

Keep an eye on Williams as the preseason winds down and we see what happens with Johnson and Parker. If the team dumps both, as they may well do, Williams is a definite late round grab.

 

[Doug B]

Nice find, double.

 

[Raider Nation]

As expected, the Redskins cut Formerly Fast Willie Parker Saturday, meaning Larry Johnson has made the team as Clinton Portis' backup. More interesting is the fact that the Redskins also waived Mike Shanahan pet Ryan Torian, though they're expected to try and get Torain through waivers and send him to their practice squad. Most revealing in these couple moves is how quickly undrafted rookie Keiland Williams has gotten himself into position to make a fantasy impact this season. Williams is the third-stringer in D.C. behind two veterans who seem well past their primes. Williams might not be that deep a sleeper all of a sudden.

I drafted Portis in the 12th round and Williams in the 22nd round. Someone else grabbed L.J. in between. If Shanny gets that running game going like he did in Denver, color me excited.

 

[doubletrouble]

I don't think Portis or LJ can last all 16 games this season...so this guy really has some upside!

 

[Multiple Scores]

I don't think Portis or LJ can last all 16 games this season...so this guy really has some upside!

This. Plus lj has lost a step. Portia could keep Williams little known if he stays healthy.

 

[Chewbanks]

I posted this in the 'Skins thread:

How do homers assess the RB situation now that Torain and Parker have been cut?

Portis starter and solid RB1 in fantasy (275+ carries) due to his and system's superiority and the preference to keep him in on 3rd downs (he's probably the best blitz-picker upper -ha! - in the league), so he'll even get his share of receptions too. LJ is primary backup but a plodder; may get some goalline carries but I expect no more than 5-8 touches per game absent a Portis injury.

Keiland Williams is solidly a third backup and special teamer absent injuries and or LJ completely sucking, however in dynasty I'd take him over LJ as he may be one of those classic bargain basement RB's that Shanny's spotted and who blossoms to become the RB of the future.

Any chance Willaims gets 6-8 carries a game? I think 275 carries plus 3rd down duties is a lot for Portis at this point. Plus some think blocking takes a bigger toll on the body than running the ball.

I don't think they have a choice regarding Portis with that line and those WR's. They need to have a strong running game and protect McNabb on 3rd downs, and nobody's shown they can (still/at all) do it in real games other than Portis; LJ's washed up and Williams is unproven. Besides, it's not like they want to preserve Portis at this point in his career. They'll now wring all of the mileage they can out of him - he's nearing the end anyway, though he's still very effective with support. The good news for Portis is that as their favored 3rd down back, he figures to get some nice ypc in those situations where they opt to run draws, not to mention PPR value as a guy receiving swing passes and looks on wheel routes or screens. I think Portis may be more valuable this year than he has been since 2006 or so.

To answer your question, yes, I could see Williams getting 6-8 carries given that they'll have a lot of carries anyway (probably on 1st and 2nd downs) and Portis will need a blow from time to time. This is especially true of LJ just outright sucks and can't muster even, say, 3.5 ypc.

 

[JohnnyU]

My guess is that Williams has no impact at all during the regular season unless there is an injury to Larry Johnson and would have to also see a serious injury to Portis to have a serious impact. IMO he's WW fodder in leagues with < 22 roster spots

 

[grouse]

My guess is that Williams has no impact at all during the regular season unless there is an injury to Larry Johnson and would have to also see a serious injury to Portis to have a serious impact. IMO he's WW fodder in leagues with < 22 roster spots

I think it is absolutely laughable to suggest Portis and/or Larry Johnson are going to play anything remotely close to 16 games. Both LJ and Portis are what they are at this point in their career trajectory that is in the sunset phase for each.Keiland Williams has been the most consistent RB for Washington this pre-season. Nobody is talking about him. We all know Shanny's history taking no-name runners into the spotlight.Shake, rinse, repeat. I've seen this movie before.All of the tea leaves are lining up beautifully for Keiland Williams to be the next Olandis Gary, Mike Anderson, Rheuben Droughns etc. making him the absolute true definition of a deep sleeper. I would've previously put Kareem Huggins in that box, but he has now jumped the shark and can no longer be considered a deep sleeper.Sleep on Keiland Williams to your own detriment.

 

[Multiple Scores]

I agree with this post and personally I think portis is what is only in the way. If lj gets a shot he will blow it, seems washed up to me so I think Williams is 1 injury away not 2. I agree with johnnyu too, it depends on your roster size, I can't pick him up or even mike Williams in one league,15 roster limit.

My guess is that Williams has no impact at all during the regular season unless there is an injury to Larry Johnson and would have to also see a serious injury to Portis to have a serious impact. IMO he's WW fodder in leagues with < 22 roster spots

I think it is absolutely laughable to suggest Portis and/or Larry Johnson are going to play anything remotely close to 16 games. Both LJ and Portis are what they are at this point in their career trajectory that is in the sunset phase for each.Keiland Williams has been the most consistent RB for Washington this pre-season. Nobody is talking about him. We all know Shanny's history taking no-name runners into the spotlight.Shake, rinse, repeat. I've seen this movie before.All of the tea leaves are lining up beautifully for Keiland Williams to be the next Olandis Gary, Mike Anderson, Rheuben Droughns etc. making him the absolute true definition of a deep sleeper. I would've previously put Kareem Huggins in that box, but he has now jumped the shark and can no longer be considered a deep sleeper.Sleep on Keiland Williams to your own detriment.

 

[hook014]

My guess is that Williams has no impact at all during the regular season unless there is an injury to Larry Johnson and would have to also see a serious injury to Portis to have a serious impact. IMO he's WW fodder in leagues with < 22 roster spots

I think it is absolutely laughable to suggest Portis and/or Larry Johnson are going to play anything remotely close to 16 games. Both LJ and Portis are what they are at this point in their career trajectory that is in the sunset phase for each.Keiland Williams has been the most consistent RB for Washington this pre-season. Nobody is talking about him. We all know Shanny's history taking no-name runners into the spotlight.Shake, rinse, repeat. I've seen this movie before.All of the tea leaves are lining up beautifully for Keiland Williams to be the next Olandis Gary, Mike Anderson, Rheuben Droughns etc. making him the absolute true definition of a deep sleeper. I would've previously put Kareem Huggins in that box, but he has now jumped the shark and can no longer be considered a deep sleeper.Sleep on Keiland Williams to your own detriment.

I was really surprised when Shanny cut former favorite Torain this week. In dynasty dedicating 2 roster spots to same team longshot RBs was not advisable. But with his actions he told us that Williams is the guy to have.I don't expect Portis or LJ to last the season either, no offense to those fine players but age and wear are taking a toll.I got Keiland off the ww (12 tms, 21 spots) for the very end of my bench. So, low cost, and no real long term commitment on my part. Good investment IMO.

 

[FGITLOTR]

I would love to read some analysis on this Williams kid? He is similar in skill set to which current/former NFL RB? It sounds like he's worth stashing in a dynasty league, as count me in the camp of people who think Portis and LJ are just about out of gas.

 

[Nightly Mistake]

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9. Shanahan said this about Keiland Williams and why he made the roster, “He’s good on blitz pickups and he can run the ball, he can catch the ball. He’s a heady kid. Very few times you find a guy that young that comes in and plays that well consistently in practice and in games.

 

[Zal]

Keiland might not even need a LJ/ Clinton to have value..

LJ/ Clinton could suck their way to the bench....

 

[Nightly Mistake]

Keiland might not even need a LJ/ Clinton to have value..LJ/ Clinton could suck their way to the bench....

Portis will be fine this year. I'm confident he'll be north of 4 ypc, and he'll definitely get carries given that the team desperately needs a running game to blunt pass pressure on McNabb, and also given their lack of WR talent. Portis is even their preferred 3rd down back given his blocking talents, so he'll even get more than his average receptions. I would actually predict top-10 stats for him, especially in PPR, to the extent that he gets in the end zone enough, i.e. double digit TD's.

 

[JohnnyU]

My guess is that Williams has no impact at all during the regular season unless there is an injury to Larry Johnson and would have to also see a serious injury to Portis to have a serious impact. IMO he's WW fodder in leagues with < 22 roster spots

I think it is absolutely laughable to suggest Portis and/or Larry Johnson are going to play anything remotely close to 16 games. Both LJ and Portis are what they are at this point in their career trajectory that is in the sunset phase for each.Keiland Williams has been the most consistent RB for Washington this pre-season. Nobody is talking about him. We all know Shanny's history taking no-name runners into the spotlight.Shake, rinse, repeat. I've seen this movie before.All of the tea leaves are lining up beautifully for Keiland Williams to be the next Olandis Gary, Mike Anderson, Rheuben Droughns etc. making him the absolute true definition of a deep sleeper. I would've previously put Kareem Huggins in that box, but he has now jumped the shark and can no longer be considered a deep sleeper.Sleep on Keiland Williams to your own detriment.

Just in case I'm wrong I picked him up in a few leagues

 

[zamboni]

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9. Shanahan said this about Keiland Williams and why he made the roster, “He’s good on blitz pickups and he can run the ball, he can catch the ball. He’s a heady kid. Very few times you find a guy that young that comes in and plays that well consistently in practice and in games.

Interesting - it may not mean anything except Williams won't be called upon unless Portis AND LJ get hurt, but when Shanahan gives effusive praise like that to an RB, it makes sense to listen.Definitely a guy to stash away considering the tread on the tires of both Portis and LJ.

 

[FGITLOTR]

he's definitely a guy to watch as the season progresses, especially given the age of LJ/Portis. Stash him now before Skeletor unexpectedly gives the kid 20 carries the third or fourth game of the season.