Mike Williams Bandwagon starts here? (1 Viewer)

[a_rackowski]

As one of those owners who has been holding onto Mike Williams in my dynasty leagues, I say now is the time to go out and acquire him if you have not already. I know that he USED to be lazy, but I no longer see that as the case.

6ft5inches. 229LBs. 38 Inch Verticle. On his proday he ran a 4.5 40.

Scouting reports when he was allowed to enter the draft mentioned more than a few times that he has all the makings of a superstar but that it would take him some time to adjust to the speed of the NFL game. With the size, speed, and verticle jump he has all the tools to be a big time redzone target. 30 TDs in 22 games in college. I think that the benching by the Detroit coaching staff sent a message to the big guy and he is ready to become a player right now. Its kind of like when you send a kid off to boot camp. I think Marinelli and Martz took that approach and have whooped his a#$ into shape. IF it were to happen, I dont think there is a corner in the NFL who could stop Mike Williams one on one.

What I find as wierd is that Mike Williams was known coming out of USC as an extremly hard worker and a very physical player. The drive is there, the Lions just had to find it in him.

When comparing Mike Williams to other players, the closest comparison I can come up with is Shaquille O'Neil.

 

[Banger]

I think it ends with you too....

 

[Limp Ditka]

As one of those owners who has been holding onto Mike Williams in my dynasty leagues, I say now is the time to go out and acquire him if you have not already. I know that he USED to be lazy, but I no longer see that as the case.

6ft5inches. 229LBs. 38 Inch Verticle. On his proday he ran a 4.5 40.

Scouting reports when he was allowed to enter the draft mentioned more than a few times that he has all the makings of a superstar but that it would take him some time to adjust to the speed of the NFL game. With the size, speed, and verticle jump he has all the tools to be a big time redzone target. 30 TDs in 22 games in college. I think that the benching by the Detroit coaching staff sent a message to the big guy and he is ready to become a player right now. Its kind of like when you send a kid off to boot camp. I think Marinelli and Martz took that approach and have whooped his a#$ into shape. IF it were to happen, I dont think there is a corner in the NFL who could stop Mike Williams one on one.

What I find as wierd is that Mike Williams was known coming out of USC as an extremly hard worker and a very physical player. The drive is there, the Lions just had to find it in him.

When comparing Mike Williams to other players, the closest comparison I can come up with is Shaquille O'Neil.

They found the off switch by giving him a boat.....no, A SHIPLOAD of money.

 

[D-BO]

 

[lod2005]

I think it ends with you too....

excuse me.....

 

[swirvenirvin]

More like Shaun Bodiford Bandwagon

 

[swirvenirvin]

More like Shaun Bodiford Bandwagon

 

[lod2005]

More like Shaun Bodiford Bandwagon

Special teams turd at best.

 

[a_rackowski]

I dont know that this is going to be BMWs breakout week, but it is coming soon I believe.

I am not fishing........whatever that means.

 

[King of the Jungle]

I dont know that this is going to be BMWs breakout week, but it is coming soon I believe. I am not fishing........whatever that means.

If your right your right. But out of all the teams in the NFL, he has the best shot to crack the starting lineup in DET. BUT he has not even come close. I would love to see him emerge because I am a DET homer (for better or for worse).

 

[PatsWillWin]

was this the guy who made news this off-season because it was reported he bought a treadmill? and that was supposedly a huge sign of a change in work ethic?

 

[V1LL]

What I find as wierd is that Mike Williams was known coming out of USC as an extremly hard worker and a very physical player.

Maybe compared to the other USC players.

 

[King of the Jungle]

was this the guy who made news this off-season because it was reported he bought a treadmill? and that was supposedly a huge sign of a change in work ethic?

You got the wrong loser, that would be former Lion Charles Rogers. Man I love living in Michigan.

 

[King of the Jungle]

What I find as wierd is that Mike Williams was known coming out of USC as an extremly hard worker and a very physical player.

Maybe compared to the other USC players.

It is strange. He took it upon himself to spend time at Cris Carter's Receiving Camp. I thought he would be a study of the game. Honestly though, I sometimes forget how darn young these kids are. I look back when I was 21, and I cant say I took much seriously at that point either.

 

[Trap Play]

This bandwagon better have AAA because it's bound to breakdown.

 

[pinequick]

As one of those owners who has been holding onto Mike Williams in my dynasty leagues, I say now is the time to go out and acquire him if you have not already. I know that he USED to be lazy, but I no longer see that as the case.

6ft5inches. 229LBs. 38 Inch Verticle. On his proday he ran a 4.5 40.

Scouting reports when he was allowed to enter the draft mentioned more than a few times that he has all the makings of a superstar but that it would take him some time to adjust to the speed of the NFL game. With the size, speed, and verticle jump he has all the tools to be a big time redzone target. 30 TDs in 22 games in college. I think that the benching by the Detroit coaching staff sent a message to the big guy and he is ready to become a player right now. Its kind of like when you send a kid off to boot camp. I think Marinelli and Martz took that approach and have whooped his a#$ into shape. IF it were to happen, I dont think there is a corner in the NFL who could stop Mike Williams one on one.

What I find as wierd is that Mike Williams was known coming out of USC as an extremly hard worker and a very physical player. The drive is there, the Lions just had to find it in him.

When comparing Mike Williams to other players, the closest comparison I can come up with is Shaquille O'Neil.

What makes you think the bolded part above? I just read something recently (it was in a link in a thread here, if you can find it) where the coaching staff says that Williams *thinks* he goes all out in practice, but he really doesn't. Williams, of course, argued with that. But the bottom line is that the coaching staff is not at all impressed with this guy's work ethic.So what (more than intuition) makes you think that BMW has seen the light? Just curious. . .

 

[D-BO]

I am not fishing........whatever that means.

Sorry, thought you wre being sarcastic. I'll be suprised if he breaks out. He's more like Michkael Ricks, the former Lion that started his career as a potential good WR then turned terrible TE. He (BMW) has showed almost no signs of turning this around & to say "dominating opposing corners" is kind of funny. I'm like King of the Jungle though & if this all happens to work out, then I'll be happy too as I am one of those crazy die hard Lions fans through it all. weeeeeeee

 

[Arm Chair Express]

As one of those owners who has been holding onto Mike Williams in my dynasty leagues, I say now is the time to go out and acquire him if you have not already. I know that he USED to be lazy, but I no longer see that as the case. 6ft5inches. 229LBs. 38 Inch Verticle. On his proday he ran a 4.5 40. Scouting reports when he was allowed to enter the draft mentioned more than a few times that he has all the makings of a superstar but that it would take him some time to adjust to the speed of the NFL game. With the size, speed, and verticle jump he has all the tools to be a big time redzone target. 30 TDs in 22 games in college. I think that the benching by the Detroit coaching staff sent a message to the big guy and he is ready to become a player right now. Its kind of like when you send a kid off to boot camp. I think Marinelli and Martz took that approach and have whooped his a#$ into shape. IF it were to happen, I dont think there is a corner in the NFL who could stop Mike Williams one on one. What I find as wierd is that Mike Williams was known coming out of USC as an extremly hard worker and a very physical player. The drive is there, the Lions just had to find it in him. When comparing Mike Williams to other players, the closest comparison I can come up with is Shaquille O'Neil.

Mr Millen, is that you? I still think you should be fired!

 

[Johnny Rock]

I thought he retired from the Timberwolves with a foot injury?

 

[S.K.A.]

Beep Beep......

 

[strong]

As one of those owners who has been holding onto Mike Williams in my dynasty leagues, I say now is the time to go out and acquire him if you have not already. I know that he USED to be lazy, but I no longer see that as the case.

6ft5inches. 229LBs. 38 Inch Verticle. On his proday he ran a 4.5 40.

Scouting reports when he was allowed to enter the draft mentioned more than a few times that he has all the makings of a superstar but that it would take him some time to adjust to the speed of the NFL game. With the size, speed, and verticle jump he has all the tools to be a big time redzone target. 30 TDs in 22 games in college. I think that the benching by the Detroit coaching staff sent a message to the big guy and he is ready to become a player right now. Its kind of like when you send a kid off to boot camp. I think Marinelli and Martz took that approach and have whooped his a#$ into shape. IF it were to happen, I dont think there is a corner in the NFL who could stop Mike Williams one on one.

What I find as wierd is that Mike Williams was known coming out of USC as an extremly hard worker and a very physical player. The drive is there, the Lions just had to find it in him.

When comparing Mike Williams to other players, the closest comparison I can come up with is Shaquille O'Neil.

That's your closest? Can you name any of the other players that were near misses behind Shaq? Lebron, Randy Johnson, Lemiuex, Lance Armstrong, Ronaldhino, hmmm...

 

[Al Czervik]

More like Shaun Bodiford Bandwagon

Special teams turd at best.

 

[WampusCat43]

The Mike Williams bandwagon is a :11:

 

[Spike]

The Mike Williams bandwagon is a :11:

 

[lod2005]

The Mike Williams bandwagon is a :11:

Guppies always outnumber sharks.

 

[Marc Levin]

With the number Mike Furrey is putting up, what makes people think Mike Williams will get a chance? Esp. when he is in his coaches' doghouses and I have read nothing to indicate he has re-directed himself or re-focused on trying to please them?

Regardless of talent, this guy will not get enough opportuniities this yesar to break out. Unless someone out there has info the rest of us do not - in which case, please share.

The NFL is littered with the broken dreams of players with all the talent in the world, but the "drive to succeed" of a chipmunk.

 

[Bri]

As one of those owners who has been holding onto Mike Williams in my dynasty leagues, I say now is the time to go out and acquire him if you have not already. I know that he USED to be lazy, but I no longer see that as the case. 6ft5inches. 229LBs. 38 Inch Verticle. On his proday he ran a 4.5 40. Scouting reports when he was allowed to enter the draft mentioned more than a few times that he has all the makings of a superstar but that it would take him some time to adjust to the speed of the NFL game. With the size, speed, and verticle jump he has all the tools to be a big time redzone target. 30 TDs in 22 games in college. I think that the benching by the Detroit coaching staff sent a message to the big guy and he is ready to become a player right now. Its kind of like when you send a kid off to boot camp. I think Marinelli and Martz took that approach and have whooped his a#$ into shape. IF it were to happen, I dont think there is a corner in the NFL who could stop Mike Williams one on one. What I find as wierd is that Mike Williams was known coming out of USC as an extremly hard worker and a very physical player. The drive is there, the Lions just had to find it in him. When comparing Mike Williams to other players, the closest comparison I can come up with is Shaquille O'Neil.

I think you're going out on a limb here. While I don't agree, I appreciate the post. Good luck with this

 

[Marc Levin]

As one of those owners who has been holding onto Mike Williams in my dynasty leagues, I say now is the time to go out and acquire him if you have not already. I know that he USED to be lazy, but I no longer see that as the case. 6ft5inches. 229LBs. 38 Inch Verticle. On his proday he ran a 4.5 40. Scouting reports when he was allowed to enter the draft mentioned more than a few times that he has all the makings of a superstar but that it would take him some time to adjust to the speed of the NFL game. With the size, speed, and verticle jump he has all the tools to be a big time redzone target. 30 TDs in 22 games in college. I think that the benching by the Detroit coaching staff sent a message to the big guy and he is ready to become a player right now. Its kind of like when you send a kid off to boot camp. I think Marinelli and Martz took that approach and have whooped his a#$ into shape. IF it were to happen, I dont think there is a corner in the NFL who could stop Mike Williams one on one. What I find as wierd is that Mike Williams was known coming out of USC as an extremly hard worker and a very physical player. The drive is there, the Lions just had to find it in him. When comparing Mike Williams to other players, the closest comparison I can come up with is Shaquille O'Neil.

I think you're going out on a limb here. While I don't agree, I appreciate the post. Good luck with this

 

[Defending Champs]

I still don't fully understand the comparison to Shaquille O'Neal.

If anyone can fill in the blanks on this one...feel free.

 

[lod2005]

With the number Mike Furrey is putting up, what makes people think Mike Williams will get a chance? Esp. when he is in his coaches' doghouses and I have read nothing to indicate he has re-directed himself or re-focused on trying to please them?Regardless of talent, this guy will not get enough opportuniities this yesar to break out. Unless someone out there has info the rest of us do not - in which case, please share.The NFL is littered with the broken dreams of players with all the talent in the world, but the "drive to succeed" of a chipmunk.

Sorry, you gotta read between the lines and make a few observations. Here's some hints:1. Williams and Bradford/Furrey = 0-3.2. Furrey allows the opposing DC to sleep well at night, ie. HE SCARES NO ONE.3. At some point Maranelli and Martz will decide that winning a game is more important than having hard working 2nd rate bums starting. That time is closing fast.

 

[Al Czervik]

With the number Mike Furrey is putting up, what makes people think Mike Williams will get a chance? Esp. when he is in his coaches' doghouses and I have read nothing to indicate he has re-directed himself or re-focused on trying to please them?Regardless of talent, this guy will not get enough opportuniities this yesar to break out. Unless someone out there has info the rest of us do not - in which case, please share.The NFL is littered with the broken dreams of players with all the talent in the world, but the "drive to succeed" of a chipmunk.

Sorry, you gotta read between the lines and make a few observations. Here's some hints:1. Williams and Bradford/Furrey = 0-3.2. Furrey allows the opposing DC to sleep well at night, ie. HE SCARES NO ONE.3. At some point Maranelli and Martz will decide that winning a game is more important than having hard working 2nd rate bums starting. That time is closing fast.

 

[Marc Levin]

With the number Mike Furrey is putting up, what makes people think Mike Williams will get a chance? Esp. when he is in his coaches' doghouses and I have read nothing to indicate he has re-directed himself or re-focused on trying to please them?Regardless of talent, this guy will not get enough opportuniities this yesar to break out. Unless someone out there has info the rest of us do not - in which case, please share.The NFL is littered with the broken dreams of players with all the talent in the world, but the "drive to succeed" of a chipmunk.

Sorry, you gotta read between the lines and make a few observations. Here's some hints:1. Williams and Bradford/Furrey = 0-3.2. Furrey allows the opposing DC to sleep well at night, ie. HE SCARES NO ONE.3. At some point Maranelli and Martz will decide that winning a game is more important than having hard working 2nd rate bums starting. That time is closing fast.

Did that answer my question about new information and I just missed it?Or, was that all just pure speculation on the part of a fantasy football board member?The way the coaches think is not necessarily the way you think, lod2005.

 

[Bri]

With the number Mike Furrey is putting up, what makes people think Mike Williams will get a chance?

I saw something that had Bodiford(sp?) running with the first team and that this guy with zero confidence said they expect him to be a star(wasn't egotistical, quite humble) That shocked me. It makes me wonder how secure Furrey's job is. No I'm not saying Williams will start I'm just saying that Bodiford stuff made me wonder what's up.Here's where I saw it, scroll down

http://news.footballguys.com/new/team.php?tid=22

Also, If you follow that link you'll see this Martz interview which lends a bit of hope to the original poster

Q. What happened with Corey Bradford?

A. It's an indictment of what we were just talking about. They pay him $2 million and he went from a starter to your seventh-best receiver in a matter of weeks. He was expendable. They had seven receivers and had to cut at that position. Hakim and Furrey know the offense and are more productive. Bodiford and Drummond help you on special teams, and Mike Williams is finally going to get a shot this week. So Bradford was the one to go.

Q. What's up with Mike Williams? Were you surprised he was not only on the field at the end of last week's close game, but they threw to him? And if he's good enough in the last seconds when you need a touchdown, why isn't he good enough to be playing all the time?

A. No, I wasn't surprised they threw to him. They were rotating guys in at the end of that game since all they were doing was passing. They want Williams to succeed, but they won't let him dictate the rules. You'll see him in there now. It's up to him now, he's getting a shot. He whined and complained, and now he get's getting a chance.

To follow that up(just saw it) I gotta say I might grab him in this one league. I took over a not so good team and have roster spots to burn. The problem with Mike is if he even does just OK in his time this week, we'll revisit how much potential he has and everyone will grab him. If he doesn't he'll just be the failed draft pick and all that jazz. I won't get another shot to grab him if he does well. Should say, I am one that believed the hype when he was picked and waited too long on him so maybe there'd be some vindication for me and a hidden motive. I'm not sure but if he's gonna play....yeah I might take a shot on him since I got spots to burn

 

[TwinTurbo]

With the number Mike Furrey is putting up, what makes people think Mike Williams will get a chance? Esp. when he is in his coaches' doghouses and I have read nothing to indicate he has re-directed himself or re-focused on trying to please them?Regardless of talent, this guy will not get enough opportuniities this yesar to break out. Unless someone out there has info the rest of us do not - in which case, please share.The NFL is littered with the broken dreams of players with all the talent in the world, but the "drive to succeed" of a chipmunk.

I've watched Mike Furry play in a couple games this year including the Packers game last week. He hustles and runs good routes but he looks like a poor man's Don Beebe out there. He doesn't get any separation in man coverage, although he did find the soft spots in zone D pretty well. If he had the speed of Beebe, he might be a solid #2. But he doesn't and he doesn't have great size either.I was looking at Furry walk past BMW on the sidelines and it looked like a smurf walking past a giant. Now BMW doesn't have great speed either, but he is 6'5" and provides a mismatch that Furrey never will. I would just like to see the Lions staff give BMW some targets in a game to see what he's got and build his confidence.

 

[Bri]

I would just like to see the Lions staff give BMW some targets in a game to see what he's got and build his confidence.

Turbo "right back at ya" QI posted a link to Martz saying BMW is gonna get some time this week. Do you pick him up? If so who would you drop?

 

[TwinTurbo]

I would just like to see the Lions staff give BMW some targets in a game to see what he's got and build his confidence.

Turbo "right back at ya" QI posted a link to Martz saying BMW is gonna get some time this week. Do you pick him up? If so who would you drop?

I already picked up BMW in 2 of my 12 team leagues. I dropped Jay Feely and Ashley Lelie.

 

[Bri]

With the number Mike Furrey is putting up, what makes people think Mike Williams will get a chance?

I saw something that had Bodiford(sp?) running with the first team and that this guy with zero confidence said they expect him to be a star(wasn't egotistical, quite humble) That shocked me. It makes me wonder how secure Furrey's job is. No I'm not saying Williams will start I'm just saying that Bodiford stuff made me wonder what's up.Here's where I saw it, scroll down

http://news.footballguys.com/new/team.php?tid=22

Also, If you follow that link you'll see this Martz interview which lends a bit of hope to the original poster

Q. What happened with Corey Bradford?

A. It's an indictment of what we were just talking about. They pay him $2 million and he went from a starter to your seventh-best receiver in a matter of weeks. He was expendable. They had seven receivers and had to cut at that position. Hakim and Furrey know the offense and are more productive. Bodiford and Drummond help you on special teams, and Mike Williams is finally going to get a shot this week. So Bradford was the one to go.

Q. What's up with Mike Williams? Were you surprised he was not only on the field at the end of last week's close game, but they threw to him? And if he's good enough in the last seconds when you need a touchdown, why isn't he good enough to be playing all the time?

A. No, I wasn't surprised they threw to him. They were rotating guys in at the end of that game since all they were doing was passing. They want Williams to succeed, but they won't let him dictate the rules. You'll see him in there now. It's up to him now, he's getting a shot. He whined and complained, and now he get's getting a chance.

To follow that up(just saw it) I gotta say I might grab him in this one league. I took over a not so good team and have roster spots to burn. The problem with Mike is if he even does just OK in his time this week, we'll revisit how much potential he has and everyone will grab him. If he doesn't he'll just be the failed draft pick and all that jazz. I won't get another shot to grab him if he does well. Should say, I am one that believed the hype when he was picked and waited too long on him so maybe there'd be some vindication for me and a hidden motive. I'm not sure but if he's gonna play....yeah I might take a shot on him since I got spots to burn

just to follow this up, someone beat me to the punch a half hour ago and grabbed him. See, all that talent is a real pain with the WW.

 

[swirvenirvin]

More like Shaun Bodiford Bandwagon

Special teams turd at best.

He'll play more then Mike Williams I know that

 

[Yitbos69]

I have M.Williams and C. Rodges in a Dynasty league they are both garbage with tons of talent... you have to play in a game to Break Out....I am not holding my breath for either of them

 

[lions327]

With the number Mike Furrey is putting up, what makes people think Mike Williams will get a chance? Esp. when he is in his coaches' doghouses and I have read nothing to indicate he has re-directed himself or re-focused on trying to please them?Regardless of talent, this guy will not get enough opportuniities this yesar to break out. Unless someone out there has info the rest of us do not - in which case, please share.The NFL is littered with the broken dreams of players with all the talent in the world, but the "drive to succeed" of a chipmunk.

Sorry, you gotta read between the lines and make a few observations. Here's some hints:1. Williams and Bradford/Furrey = 0-3.2. Furrey allows the opposing DC to sleep well at night, ie. HE SCARES NO ONE.3. At some point Maranelli and Martz will decide that winning a game is more important than having hard working 2nd rate bums starting. That time is closing fast.

So the Lions should play a 3rd rate bum like Mike Williams over their 2nd rate bums?

 

[lod2005]

With the number Mike Furrey is putting up, what makes people think Mike Williams will get a chance? Esp. when he is in his coaches' doghouses and I have read nothing to indicate he has re-directed himself or re-focused on trying to please them?Regardless of talent, this guy will not get enough opportuniities this yesar to break out. Unless someone out there has info the rest of us do not - in which case, please share.The NFL is littered with the broken dreams of players with all the talent in the world, but the "drive to succeed" of a chipmunk.

Sorry, you gotta read between the lines and make a few observations. Here's some hints:1. Williams and Bradford/Furrey = 0-3.2. Furrey allows the opposing DC to sleep well at night, ie. HE SCARES NO ONE.3. At some point Maranelli and Martz will decide that winning a game is more important than having hard working 2nd rate bums starting. That time is closing fast.

Did that answer my question about new information and I just missed it?Or, was that all just pure speculation on the part of a fantasy football board member?The way the coaches think is not necessarily the way you think, lod2005.

Well they may want to start. They are 0-3 and I am 3-0.

 

[Spartans Rule]

With the number Mike Furrey is putting up, what makes people think Mike Williams will get a chance? Esp. when he is in his coaches' doghouses and I have read nothing to indicate he has re-directed himself or re-focused on trying to please them?Regardless of talent, this guy will not get enough opportuniities this yesar to break out. Unless someone out there has info the rest of us do not - in which case, please share.The NFL is littered with the broken dreams of players with all the talent in the world, but the "drive to succeed" of a chipmunk.

Sorry, you gotta read between the lines and make a few observations. Here's some hints:1. Williams and Bradford/Furrey = 0-3.2. Furrey allows the opposing DC to sleep well at night, ie. HE SCARES NO ONE.3. At some point Maranelli and Martz will decide that winning a game is more important than having hard working 2nd rate bums starting. That time is closing fast.

Did that answer my question about new information and I just missed it?Or, was that all just pure speculation on the part of a fantasy football board member?The way the coaches think is not necessarily the way you think, lod2005.

Well they may want to start. They are 0-3 and I am 3-0.

WOW. And no NFL teams have contacted you about their coaching vacancy yet?I would think someone would fire their guy mid-season just to secure your services.

 

[lod2005]

With the number Mike Furrey is putting up, what makes people think Mike Williams will get a chance? Esp. when he is in his coaches' doghouses and I have read nothing to indicate he has re-directed himself or re-focused on trying to please them?Regardless of talent, this guy will not get enough opportuniities this yesar to break out. Unless someone out there has info the rest of us do not - in which case, please share.The NFL is littered with the broken dreams of players with all the talent in the world, but the "drive to succeed" of a chipmunk.

Sorry, you gotta read between the lines and make a few observations. Here's some hints:1. Williams and Bradford/Furrey = 0-3.2. Furrey allows the opposing DC to sleep well at night, ie. HE SCARES NO ONE.3. At some point Maranelli and Martz will decide that winning a game is more important than having hard working 2nd rate bums starting. That time is closing fast.

Did that answer my question about new information and I just missed it?Or, was that all just pure speculation on the part of a fantasy football board member?The way the coaches think is not necessarily the way you think, lod2005.

Well they may want to start. They are 0-3 and I am 3-0.

WOW. And no NFL teams have contacted you about their coaching vacancy yet?I would think someone would fire their guy mid-season just to secure your services.

I can't argue that.

 

[lod2005]

So the Lions should play a 3rd rate bum like Mike Williams over their 2nd rate bums?

You'll be signing a different tune soon enough.

 

[Spartans Rule]

As one of those owners who has been holding onto Mike Williams in my dynasty leagues, I say now is the time to go out and acquire him if you have not already. I know that he USED to be lazy, but I no longer see that as the case.

6ft5inches. 229LBs. 38 Inch Verticle. On his proday he ran a 4.5 40.

Scouting reports when he was allowed to enter the draft mentioned more than a few times that he has all the makings of a superstar but that it would take him some time to adjust to the speed of the NFL game. With the size, speed, and verticle jump he has all the tools to be a big time redzone target. 30 TDs in 22 games in college. I think that the benching by the Detroit coaching staff sent a message to the big guy and he is ready to become a player right now. Its kind of like when you send a kid off to boot camp. I think Marinelli and Martz took that approach and have whooped his a#$ into shape. IF it were to happen, I dont think there is a corner in the NFL who could stop Mike Williams one on one.

What I find as wierd is that Mike Williams was known coming out of USC as an extremly hard worker and a very physical player. The drive is there, the Lions just had to find it in him.

When comparing Mike Williams to other players, the closest comparison I can come up with is Shaquille O'Neil.

What "benching"? To be "benched", you would think he'd have to actually have been playing at some point.People act like Mike Williams is clearly the second-best receiver on the Lions right now, and the Lions are just trying to keep him down to prove some assinine point about work ethic.

And now the new assumption seems to be that because Williams was active as the #5 receiver and got one target against the Pack, he's done a 180 attitude spin in a week.

Mike Williams was a project when he came out and if he hasn't been working hard, he's probably still a project. Shaquille O'Neal? More like DeSagana Diop.

 

[Bruno2]

So the Lions should play a 3rd rate bum like Mike Williams over their 2nd rate bums?

You'll be signing a different tune soon enough.

I think M.Williams will get a shot to nail down the WR2 spot, but he will be on a short leash, apparently Millen is not a big fan of his. Millen wanted to cut Williams

 

[Lord of Football]

I really think this comes down to how much roster space you have and the makeup of your team. If you have four solid WR's and want to take a shot on a 5th with big upside then why not? If your struggling to find your 4th or 5th WR then don't waste the roster space. Those who are saying he will never amount to anything are ridiculous. IF he gets a chance, which appears more likely now that Bradford is gone, he COULD put up some impressive numbers in this offense. That's what I want out of my 5th WR.

 

[5Rings]

I've watched Mike Furry play in a couple games this year including the Packers game last week. He hustles and runs good routes but he looks like a poor man's Don Beebe out there. He doesn't get any separation in man coverage, although he did find the soft spots in zone D pretty well. confidence.

This doesn't sound like Beebe at all. If you are reaching for white WRs, try Chrebet

 

[wannabee]

I know this is a Bandwagon for Mike Williams, but all he has to offer is a spare tire

 

[lions327]

I've watched Mike Furry play in a couple games this year including the Packers game last week. He hustles and runs good routes but he looks like a poor man's Don Beebe out there. He doesn't get any separation in man coverage, although he did find the soft spots in zone D pretty well. confidence.

This doesn't sound like Beebe at all. If you are reaching for white WRs, try Chrebet

Mike Williams doesn't compare to Chrebet either, because Mike is out of shape, and lazy.