Pete Prisco's mock (cbs's main NFL reporter)

Agreed,

Sometimes, people rely on workout stats two heavily. A big wide receiver with great instincts is worth it. Does anyone know what TO ran in the 40?

Here's how you should gauge Williams:

Write down the top 5 receivers in the league. Take into account anything you want - statistics, impact on their team, leadership - whatever.

How many of the people on your list are known primarily for their speed? I've got Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Marvin Harrison, Torry Holt, and Muhsin Muhammad. You could have any of a dozen other receivers, but that's my list (in no order). Though they are all fast, their speed isn't the defining characteristic of their play. They run great routes. They provide big secure targets. They don't drop balls. They get in the end zone. They force defenses to adjust to their presence.

The difference between 4.4 and 4.5 seconds isn't nearly as big as the difference between a catch and a bobble. Mike Williams doesn't bobble.

I'd be shocked if Williams lasted that long.

Exactly BL and heybigstar. Williams is a beast by all accounts. I have not heard one person say he is overrated. He dominated in college and barring health issues he should be a force in the NFL. I just hope we don't over think this one and go a different direction. If he is available to us he will certainly be the most talented player availabale. It's not like we don't have a need for a WR like him. He would fit in nicely. I am worried he won't make it to us anyways so then maybe all this talk is worthless.

Id be amazed if Williams lasts beyond the top 10.


Every mock i see at the minute has us taking Pac Man Jones

Since we just lost Smoot it's natural for people to assume we'll take a corner, but I still wouldn't rule out a WR.

BL, one thing to think about with SD is that they feel they have three posession receivers in MCardell, Eric Parker and Antonio Gates. They may be looking to stretch the field with a burner or getting a CB to shore up their D.

And they have Kasim Osgood 6'5" who they are high on. don't thin Williams speed impressed anyone so teams looking for a posession type guy may grab him but a team in need of stretching the field might not.

Is Mike Wiliams not capable of stretching the field? i know we have Moss and Patten with speed, but i feel like Williams could thrive catching throws in the center of the field and using his agility to gain yac.

Skins aren't taking Mike Willams. Bet on that!