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GOODBYE ROY WILLIAMS!

Posted by bigD | October 16, 2008 .

The Detroit Lions are a terrible football organization. That much we know. But for once, the Lions actually did something they absolutely needed to do and believe me, IT WAS THE RIGHT MOVE. Some might question trading Lions WR – Roy Williams to the Dallas Cowboys. I am not one of them. As talented a wideout as Williams is, he had to go if the price was right. The price was ABSOLUTELY right and the now desperate Dallas Cowboys gave up too much for Williams but with the obvious loss of QB – Tony Romo (for at least 4 weeks), it was a move they absolutely needed to do as well. Thus, out of pure panic by Dallas owner, Jerry Jones, the Cowboys traded with the Lions to acquire Williams in a Tuesday move just before the NFL’s 2008 trading deadline. In turn the Lions got EXACTLY what they were looking for and in the immediate future, EXACTLY what they needed. The Lions received the first, third and sixth round draft choices in the 2009 NFL draft from the Cowboys in exchange for Williams and the Lions 7th rounder, also in next year’s draft. Obviously, this was all about the Lions getting a first rounder. The minute they were offered it they couldn’t refuse but in turn Dallas gave enough picks where the Lions absolutely couldn’t turn it down. In my opinion, a first rounder alone would have been enough for Williams and that’s why the Lions succeeded here.

 

 

Apparently, Dallas WR - Terrell Owens is absolutely ecstatic about the deal and word is he called Roy Williams and welcomed him to Dallas not long after the deal was made. Owens is a very selfish WR and player. In getting Williams it will clearly open up a lot more field for Owens and it definitely increases his chances to dominate defences (which is what Owens wants more then anything else). Understandably, Williams is a very happy football player all of a sudden as well. Can you blame him? Detroit isn’t the greatest city to play football in these days. And don’t completely blame Williams for his dropped balls in Detroit. With horrendous lack of success comes horrendous play. It’s a fact. Detroit was bringing Williams down. After 4 and a half seasons in Detroit it was clear that Williams wasn’t himself and the Lions weren’t the same offense WITH HIM. I know that sounds strange but it’s true. Uncharacteristic dropped balls and frustrating behaviour on the sidelines attributed to the Roy Williams era coming to an end in Detroit. In those same 4 and a half years with Detroit (5 games in 2008), Williams collected 262 receptions, 3,884 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns.

 

 

Williams was a class act in Detroit for the most part. His image seemed to change due to his recent poor play and the Lions overall lack of success. The fact that he played football at Texas and that he’s going back home again has to really make him happy. But to finally be able to play in Dallas for the Cowboys has to be an absolute dream come true for ANY Texas Longhorn, PERIOD. I’ll never forget watching #11. How often would he grab a jump ball in the end zone on a quick fade bringing the ball down effortlessly for the touchdown? We’ll never see it again in Detroit. In a way it’s kind of sad but in another way Tuesday’s trade really did improve the Detroit Lions. Improving a football team is more then improving a situation with one player and no one player is a football team, although Roy Williams truly has that kind of talent. Congratulations Detroit and Dallas for a great trade that definitely benefitted both teams. Roy Williams was a great player, person and personality in Detroit and we’ll never forget him. So he had some displeasure with the Lions towards the end of his stay. He was showing his disapproval to a horrible organization in his own way. Who wouldn’t? The Lions are the worst run organization in all of sports and I have no problem with it at all. The Honolulu Blue and Silver truly lost a great player. Thank you #11! FAREWELL, LONGHORN!

 

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