[SBXVII]

Here is another example of having to learn something he should have in college;

Jason Williams interview:

“I need to work on my transitioning speed, downfield running and catching the ball in traffic,” Williams said. “I need to work on how to keep running even when the ball is not going my way and take the [safety] coverage off the top by maintaining my speed.”


“I’m just working on getting bigger, faster and stronger,” Williams said of his workouts. “I’m working out and getting some extra running in as well as catching. I’m trying to get reps with the quarterbacks, more so with [fellow rookie] Chase [Daniel] because he will pretty much be my quarterback during the preseason.”

One of the larger tasks for all the rookies has been learning the extensive playbook.

Williams understands that knowledge of the playbook is something that also can set himself apart from the other rookie receivers.

“I need to stay sharp in the playbook and work just as much if not more than the next guy. It’s a dog-eat-dog league and there is no rest for the weary here,” Williams said of the competition. “I just need to try and stay one step ahead by knowing the plays and going out there as much as I can.”
The more time Williams gets to learn the offense, the better chance he has of earning that fifth spot on the depth chart at wide receiver.

“Once you understand the concepts, the hardest part is splits and how far you are [lined up] from the next guy because that ultimately decides the play,” Williams said. “It’s all about timing in the NFL.

“We just need more time in the playbook to learn those plays. We go out there so we can get acclimated to running the plays on the field.”