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cyfar

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I was one of the many that wanted Mike to be a Skin, but things obviously aren't working out for him if he couldn't maintain a gig as Lion or Raider. The height would be nice to see at wideout but I don't think that it would help the way things are currently run with this team.

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I was one of the many that wanted Mike to be a Skin, but things obviously aren't working out for him if he couldn't maintain a gig as Lion or Raider. The height would be nice to see at wideout but I don't think that it would help the way things are currently run with this team.

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Mercuryrising

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I was one of the people that had hoped Mike Williams would slip to us in the 2005 draft, and regretfully accepted the Rogers pick as more of an important need for the team. However, Mike Williams hasn't done anything in the league except had problems with work ethic, weight, route-running ability, and hands.

He was let go from two of the worst teams in the league the past couple of years in the Lions and the Raiders. Keep in mind that the Oakland Raiders head coach is Lane Kiffin, who was Williams' WR coach at USC. If he couldn't get him back to his all-world form in college, than why should we consider him?

Some quotes from Kiffin:

"The word 'pleased' isn't anywhere near Mike Williams right now," Kiffin said. "He's in position to make plays, but that doesn't do you any good if you don't make them." One of Williams' drops would have been a touchdown and he later lost a fumble after finally holding on to his lone catch of the afternoon. - Sept. 25

And the direct reason for his release:

Raiders waived WR Mike Williams.

What a way to go out. Williams made some progress in Oakland, but was inconsistent and dropped a key pass on fourth-and-14 last week that ended the game for the Raiders.

Unfortunately, he seems to be another WR bust, joining the large crowd of top notch college players that can't take their game to the next level in the NFL.

Al Saunders' scheme is focused on timing and running good routes (a possible reason why Lloyd isn't getting as much playing time?? and also why the pressure on Jason has had a severe impact). Mike Williams could be a solid red zone threat for teams, but the fact is we have big guys that can get open by the goal line. How many times have we used Cooley and Sellers once we get into the red zone? Our problem is mainly on third-down conversions and not red-zone efficiency. We need to sustain drives and be consistent on offense. I don't think Mike Williams can be counted on as a possession receiver to move the sticks.

The guy has talent, but attitude issues that won't work under this coaching staff. Despite our short receivers, Mike Williams isn't any answer to our offensive problems.

I just wanted to thank you for the post. :cheers:

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Mercuryrising

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I was one of the people that had hoped Mike Williams would slip to us in the 2005 draft, and regretfully accepted the Rogers pick as more of an important need for the team. However, Mike Williams hasn't done anything in the league except had problems with work ethic, weight, route-running ability, and hands.

He was let go from two of the worst teams in the league the past couple of years in the Lions and the Raiders. Keep in mind that the Oakland Raiders head coach is Lane Kiffin, who was Williams' WR coach at USC. If he couldn't get him back to his all-world form in college, than why should we consider him?

Some quotes from Kiffin:

"The word 'pleased' isn't anywhere near Mike Williams right now," Kiffin said. "He's in position to make plays, but that doesn't do you any good if you don't make them." One of Williams' drops would have been a touchdown and he later lost a fumble after finally holding on to his lone catch of the afternoon. - Sept. 25

And the direct reason for his release:

Raiders waived WR Mike Williams.

What a way to go out. Williams made some progress in Oakland, but was inconsistent and dropped a key pass on fourth-and-14 last week that ended the game for the Raiders.

Unfortunately, he seems to be another WR bust, joining the large crowd of top notch college players that can't take their game to the next level in the NFL.

Al Saunders' scheme is focused on timing and running good routes (a possible reason why Lloyd isn't getting as much playing time?? and also why the pressure on Jason has had a severe impact). Mike Williams could be a solid red zone threat for teams, but the fact is we have big guys that can get open by the goal line. How many times have we used Cooley and Sellers once we get into the red zone? Our problem is mainly on third-down conversions and not red-zone efficiency. We need to sustain drives and be consistent on offense. I don't think Mike Williams can be counted on as a possession receiver to move the sticks.

The guy has talent, but attitude issues that won't work under this coaching staff. Despite our short receivers, Mike Williams isn't any answer to our offensive problems.

I just wanted to thank you for the post. :cheers:

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