Skins Sign O-Lineman Mike Williams

MTK · 04-25-2009, 08:19 AM

Not sure what's not to like here. He's probably getting the vet min. Let's see what he can do.

KI Skins Fan · 04-25-2009, 08:40 AM

For goodness sakes, people, lighten up! They are just going to give the guy a chance. It's no big deal. It doesn't affect anything else. There's no risk. All of the recent QB/Draft drama seems to have everyone here on edge.

vallin21 · 04-25-2009, 08:50 AM

This could be a huge steal if his back is healthy.

bisontee · 04-25-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by vallin21

This could be a huge steal if his back is healthy.

Just like Erasmus James was a big steal after he came back ready to play of 2008.

If these guys are considered steals I would hate to be a cleptomanic.

MTK · 04-25-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bisontee

Just like Erasmus James was a big steal after he came back ready to play of 2008.

If these guys are considered steals I would hate to be a cleptomanic.

Except we're not giving up any picks

SC Skins Fan · 04-27-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Except we're not giving up any picks

Except if you believe Vinny then the signing of Williams impacted their draft strategy and was at least a partial reason for not drafting any linemen.

RiggoDrill · 04-25-2009, 09:13 AM

Based on what I heard what Danny and Vinny on the radio yesterday, this signing will have no impact on how the Skins draft today. Vinny explained the front office's unyielding devotion to "the board." If I understood him correctly, if at any time today an o-lineman is the highest rated player on "the board" the Skins will draft him, regardless of need. People may not agree with that mentality, but at least it is a plan that they are sticking to.
It makes good sense to bring in the maximum number of players allowed to training camp/preseaon. People get injured, don't pan out, get cut, etc. etc. What is the harm in signing someone like Williams? Especially since the team gave up nothing to bring him in.

vallin21 · 04-25-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bisontee

Just like Erasmus James was a big steal after he came back ready to play of 2008.

If these guys are considered steals I would hate to be a cleptomanic.

This is a 1 yr deal

BrudLee · 04-25-2009, 09:50 AM

This signing is probably being done out of respect to Dockery, and as a veteran minimum deal. Williams hasn't played in over a year, but has been working out for the past few months with Dockery at his home. I'm sure Derrick came in and vouched for Williams' desire and conditioning, which made it possible.

In my opinion, we can sign a thousand pieces of crap (and Williams may not be one) to vet min deals this time of year - they don't hurt us in the salary cap, and maybe they pan out or push a starter.

mrreddman · 04-25-2009, 09:55 AM

I like the move. He damn sure has the size. Its a low risk move that could benefit us if he is serious and healthy.

Superman13732 · 04-25-2009, 02:32 PM

I hope this guy can stay healthy. He is a BEAST, 6-6 370. But again, lets hope he can stay healthy.

And as for the whole draft topic, im as big a supporter as there is that we need to get a DE in the draft to work with Haynesworth, however, Sanchez appears to be the real deal, and even though JC will "demand" a trade, maybe its a good thing, he is in his contract year... maybe we can get a janitor or something for him.

Ruhskins · 04-26-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Superman13732

I hope this guy can stay healthy. He is a BEAST, 6-6 370. But again, lets hope he can stay healthy.

And as for the whole draft topic, im as big a supporter as there is that we need to get a DE in the draft to work with Haynesworth, however, Sanchez appears to be the real deal, and even though JC will "demand" a trade, maybe its a good thing, he is in his contract year... maybe we can get a janitor or something for him.

Well I'm sure having this guy is better than having some rook picked up in the 5th, 6th, or 7th round.

SC Skins Fan · 04-26-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Well I'm sure having this guy is better than having some rook picked up in the 5th, 6th, or 7th round.

Yeah, way better than Jamon Meredith in the 5th.

Lotus · 04-26-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

Yeah, way better than Jamon Meredith in the 5th.

Now now, Ruhskins did not know about the 410 lb. weight issue when he posted.

Ruhskins · 04-26-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

Now now, Ruhskins did not know about the 410 lb. weight issue when he posted.

What I should've said is that this guy weights as much as our 5th, 6th, and 7th rounders combined. LOL.

04-25-2009, 08:19 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	re: Skins Sign O-Lineman Mike Williams Not sure what's not to like here. He's probably getting the vet min. Let's see what he can do. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

04-25-2009, 08:40 AM	#2
KI Skins Fan Pro Bowl Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Forida Posts: 6,412	re: Skins Sign O-Lineman Mike Williams For goodness sakes, people, lighten up! They are just going to give the guy a chance. It's no big deal. It doesn't affect anything else. There's no risk. All of the recent QB/Draft drama seems to have everyone here on edge.

04-25-2009, 08:50 AM	#3
vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,180	re: Skins Sign O-Lineman Mike Williams This could be a huge steal if his back is healthy.

04-25-2009, 09:13 AM	#7
RiggoDrill Camp Scrub Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Annandale, VA Posts: 59	re: Skins Sign O-Lineman Mike Williams Based on what I heard what Danny and Vinny on the radio yesterday, this signing will have no impact on how the Skins draft today. Vinny explained the front office's unyielding devotion to "the board." If I understood him correctly, if at any time today an o-lineman is the highest rated player on "the board" the Skins will draft him, regardless of need. People may not agree with that mentality, but at least it is a plan that they are sticking to. It makes good sense to bring in the maximum number of players allowed to training camp/preseaon. People get injured, don't pan out, get cut, etc. etc. What is the harm in signing someone like Williams? Especially since the team gave up nothing to bring him in. __________________ "In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria." - Benjamin Franklin

04-25-2009, 09:50 AM	#9
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	re: Skins Sign O-Lineman Mike Williams This signing is probably being done out of respect to Dockery, and as a veteran minimum deal. Williams hasn't played in over a year, but has been working out for the past few months with Dockery at his home. I'm sure Derrick came in and vouched for Williams' desire and conditioning, which made it possible. In my opinion, we can sign a thousand pieces of crap (and Williams may not be one) to vet min deals this time of year - they don't hurt us in the salary cap, and maybe they pan out or push a starter. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

04-25-2009, 09:55 AM	#10
mrreddman Special Teams Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: alexandria va Posts: 143	re: Skins Sign O-Lineman Mike Williams I like the move. He damn sure has the size. Its a low risk move that could benefit us if he is serious and healthy.

04-25-2009, 02:32 PM	#11
Superman13732 Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Binghamton NY Posts: 163	re: Skins Sign O-Lineman Mike Williams I hope this guy can stay healthy. He is a BEAST, 6-6 370. But again, lets hope he can stay healthy. And as for the whole draft topic, im as big a supporter as there is that we need to get a DE in the draft to work with Haynesworth, however, Sanchez appears to be the real deal, and even though JC will "demand" a trade, maybe its a good thing, he is in his contract year... maybe we can get a janitor or something for him.

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