RedskinPete
06-20-2009, 04:06 AM
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!
Dirtbag59
06-20-2009, 04:28 AM
The blogger at Redskins.com says that Mike Williams now weighs in at 365!
Redskins Blog -- The Official Blog of the Washington Redskins (http://blog.redskins.com/)
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 - - (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2002/draft/players/99584.html)
NYCskinfan82
06-20-2009, 12:19 PM
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, 12:44 PM
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, 02:01 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, 03:30 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.
If he plays at all there's sure to be an E:60 or sportscenter story on him.
TenandSix:Unacceptable
06-20-2009, 03:41 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, 06:16 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..
GMScud
06-20-2009, 11:37 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..
Not at all. While muscle tissue is more dense (thus heavier) than fat, the regimen they have him on no doubt includes plenty of weight training to accompany the cardio and strict diet. He's not starving himself. And from what I read, he's working directly with a nutritionist as well. He's probably eating nothing but lean protein (fish, chicken) and veggies with really simple starches like brown rice and sweet potatoes.
Ever watch Biggest Loser? They build plenty of muscle while shedding those pounds. I really tip my hat to Williams for what he's doing. I'm sure it's tough to learn a new offense, a new team, a new coaching staff, a new town, all while completely transforming his body. It's admirable. He's one of the guys I'm really pulling for.
skins89moss
06-21-2009, 06:50 AM
Mike Williams is really hungry to return to the NFL. I think it was good for him to be out of football to realize that he missed the game. I understand he had a back injury but did he really workout hard during the off season. How much time did he put into taking care of his body when he was with Buffalo. Hopefully now he knows he has to work hard all year long to play at a high level in the NFL. I'm pulling for him but come backs dont always have a happy ending. Just recently Andre Wadsworth ( former #1 pick of AZ Cards) made a come back with the Jets. He went to camp and didn't make the 53 man roster. Keep working hard Big Mike we need you to push our O-line this season.