GaryGreenMonk Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Titans up... pay attention.. edit.. shoot.. nothing doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflow78 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I was hoping to trade down and still get Williams, but it doesn't look like that would have been possible since KC or Seattle might have wanted him. I'm crazy excited about this guy. He's mean mean mean as a blocker PERIOD! Dude has a knack for putting dudes on their *****. He's a vicious blocker. We're going a monster run game because of this dude and he'll be fine pass blocking cause our QB will get the ball out fast. This is a GREAT pick. EDIT: OH, and I almost forgot, we have an OT with a knickname already. Honestly, how awesome does "Silverback" sound!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm so happy to see Shanahan was lying about being happy with the current offensive line :-) Building a good offensive line isn't so much about picking a couple of the right guys, its about bringing in linemen after linemen after linemen and seeing who sticks. Its EMPHASIZING the offensive line. Good to see us start doing that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmiJo Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 Nice work Pappas..good to see ya...murf back in rehab again? Yea, they say he'll be ok when the DTs stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKnowsBest Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Bryan Baluga is still available. I wish we had some ammo to go up and get him too, because he sure is not going to get past the Packers. Edit: Same concept can be said about Jimmy Clausen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryGreenMonk Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Falcons could use Haynesworth? LOL... why not throw some hope into every round... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGREENHULK Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Falcons could use Haynesworth?LOL... why not throw some hope into every round... lol LOL...everyone could use a little Haynesworth...come on suckers!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 More... Trent Williams OT OklahomaOverview After the Sooners failed to capture the national championship in 2008, many draft analysts figured that Williams, tight end Jermaine Gresham and quarterback Sam Bradford had played their final game at Oklahoma. With all three expected to be high draft picks, they surprised experts and Sooners coaching staff alike, as they announced they were returning to college in 2009 for one more shot at the "brass ring." That dream never materialized, as Bradford suffered a shoulder injury in the 2009 season-opening loss to Brigham Young, immediately ending Oklahoma's title march before it could even begin. Gresham never made it out of fall camp, missing the entire season after undergoing knee surgery. With All-American offensive linemen, Phil Loadholt and Duke Robinson having graduated, the leadership role on the Sooners front wall fell upon the shoulders of Williams, who was also making the move from right tackle to the left side position made vacant by Loadholt's departure. Williams made a smooth adjustment to his new position and remained relatively injury-free until late in the campaign, as a concussion would sideline him for the season finale vs. Oklahoma State and the Sun Bowl match-up vs. Stanford. The Sooners limped through those final games, as their left tackle joined fellow offensive linemen, centers Ben Habern and Brody Eldridge, along with right guard Jarvis Jones on the sidelines with season-ending injuries. The senior closed out his career with a string of 39 starting assignments, allowing just two assisted sacks during his final two seasons. His 230 knockdown blocks and 22 touchdown resulting blocks were the most by any active Big Twelve Conference offensive lineman since the start of the 2008 season. Williams attended Longview High School, where he was a unanimous first team All-District selection as a senior. Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated the 28th-best offensive guard prospect in the nation by that recruiting service. He added All-State second-team and All-East Texas honors in his final year and was an All-District 12-5A pick during his junior campaign. He would conclude his prep career by playing in the Max Emfinger All-Star Game. Williams earned Freshman All-American second-team accolades from The Sporting News during his first season with Oklahoma in 2006. He started the final seven games at right offensive tackle when Brandon Braxton was lost for the season with a broken leg prior to the Missouri clash. In just 462 snaps, he delivered 75 knockdowns with eight touchdown-resulting blocks. With Braxton fully recovered, Williams shared right tackle duties with the junior during the 2007 season, starting seven times. He delivered 64 knockdowns as the co-starter, helping the offense average 190.7 yards on the ground and 448.9 yards in total offense per game. In 2008, Williams started all fourteen games, lining up at left tackle for the season opener before shifting to the right side for the rest of the schedule. He registered a career-high 131 knockdowns and 10 touchdown-resulting blocks for an offense that ranked third in the nation in passing (349.36 yards per game) and total offense (547.86 yards per game). Williams garnered All-American and All-Big Twelve Conference honors in 2009. He finished third in the voting for league Offensive Lineman of the Year honors. He started the first 11 games at left tackle for an injury-ravaged offensive unit, collecting 99 knockdowns and 11 touchdown-resulting blocks. With several All-American sidelines by assorted injuries, especially on the front wall, the Sooners dipped to 77th in the nation in rushing (134.62 yards per game), but the aerial attacked finished 11th, averaging 289.23 yards. Analysis Pass blocking: Improved at left tackle throughout 2009, getting into his pass set quickly and learning to adjust to inside moves. Engulfs most defensive ends on the edge. Bends his knees and anchors very well -- does not get pushed back into the quarterback. Strong initial punch and usually coils back quickly, although he can be out-quicked after initial contact on occasion. Easily absorbs a punch. Reaches at times, instead of moving his feet, to maintain control of secondary rush. Recognizes outside blitzers and usually meets them at the corner of the pocket. Effective cut blocker despite his size. Comes out a little flat in his kick-slide, giving up the corner. Doesn't have elite foot quickness and will sometimes back up instead of moving laterally, but still mirrors most ends without problem. Run blocking: Fires off the line and dominates when drive blocking. Turns his man whichever way is needed and sustains the block. Only adequate moving his feet on zone blocks, allowing defenders to chase the play. Overextends when trying to punch and looks a bit slow against blitzing linebackers or in space. Pulling/trapping: Not asked to pull or trap, but is mobile enough to be effective sealing off the MIKE linebacker on strong-side run plays. If moved inside to right guard, would work best in power scheme. Initial Quickness: Good burst off the snap to run block, and latches onto his man immediately. Sets quickly after his kick slide on both the left and right side, but will be more consistent protecting on the right side. Downfield: Reaches linebackers and safeties at the second level quickly off the snap. Gets hands into the jersey and moves his feet to drive the man back. Will miss his target or fail to find someone to hit on occasion. Looks for secondary targets to block downfield when needed. Intangibles: Unselfish player who works hard on the field and in practice. Plays through minor injuries. Returned to school despite being a probable second-round pick in order to return to the BCS championship and complete his education. NFL Comparison: Jammal Brown, New Orleans Saints Career Notes Williams started 39-of-50 games during his Oklahoma career, including 12 at left tackle and 27 on the right side … He registered 369 knockdowns and 36 touchdown-resulting blocks that included 230 knockdown blocks in his final two seasons, averaging 9.2 knockdowns and 0.84 touchdown-resulting blocks per game as a junior and senior combined … Also recorded five tackles (3 solos). 2009 Season All-American first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp Football Foundation and the Associated Press, earning second-team honors from The Sporting News … Consensus All-Big Twelve Conference first-team choice and finished third in the coaches' balloting for league Offensive Lineman of the Year accolades … The team's most experienced lineman, the young Sooners leaned heavily on his leadership after several All-Americans, most notable quarterback Sam Bradford and tight end Jermaine Gresham spent most of the year sidelined by injuries … Williams himself missed the final two games due to a concussion and was joined by three other blockers who started earlier in the schedule in the trainer's room rather than on the football field … He shifted to left tackle for his final season, starting the first 11 games, as Williams registered 99 knockdowns, 11 touchdown-resulting blocks and five downfield blocks while participating in 808 offensive snaps … With the rash of injuries that the Sooners suffered, so did their rushing attack, as Oklahoma finished 77th in the nation with an average of 134.62 yards per game on the ground, the worst output by a Sooners team in Williams' four years with the squad … Oklahoma did maintain a decent passing attack, ranking 11th in the nation with an average of 289.23 yards per game … The left tackle's alertness on the field saw him record four tackles (3 solos) after Sooners turnovers, including three hits vs. Nebraska and one more the following week vs. Texas A&M … The senior tackle was penalized five times during the season, as he allowed just two quarterback pressures and an assisted sack on 519 pass plays … Despite losing four starters on the front wall, Oklahoma still ranked second in the conference and 16th nationally in fewest sacks allowed (1.15 per game) … Graded 90% or better for blocking consistency in six games, finishing with an 85.18% mark. 2008 Season All-American third-team selection by The NFL Draft Report … Earned All-Big Twelve Conference first-team honors from the league's coaches and second-team accolades from the Dallas Morning News and San Antonio Express News … Started every game, lining up at left tackle in the season opener vs. Chattanooga for a suspended Phil Loadholt before shifting to right tackle for the final 13 contests … Recorded a career-high 131 knock-downs, along with 11 touchdown-resulting blocks and five blocks downfield … Was penalized once and allowed only two quarterback pressures and an assisted sack on 517 pass plays … Registered an assisted tackle vs. Kansas State … Helped the team finish third in the nation in passing (349.36 yards per game), total offense (547.86 yards per game) and fewest sacks allowed (0.93 sacks per game), while leading the major college ranks in scoring (51.14 points per game) … Graded over 90 percent for blocking consistency in four contests, finishing with an overall mark of 84.36 percent. 2007 Season Williams played in all 14 games, sharing right offensive duties with Brandon Braxton … Started vs. Miami, Tulsa, Colorado, Texas, Missouri, Iowa State and West Virginia (Fiesta Bowl) … Collected 64 knockdowns with six touchdown resulting blocks, as he paved the way for the Sooners to rank fifth in the nation in scoring (42.29 points per game) and fewest sacks allowed (1.0 sacks per game) … The offense averaged 448.93 yards per game, good for 19th in the major college ranks, including an average of 258.21 yards per game passing. 2006 Season Freshman All-American second-team selection by The Sporting News … Played in eleven games at right offensive tackle … Did not see action vs. Alabama-Birmingham, Washington or Oregon … Moved into the starting lineup vs. Missouri and remained there for the final six contests (vs. Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Baylor, Oklahoma State, Nebraska and the Fiesta Bowl vs. Boise State) after Brandon Braxton was lost for the season with a broken leg … Was on the field for a total of 462 snaps, producing 75 knockdowns and eight touchdown-resulting blocks … Part of a unit that led the Big Twelve Conference and finished 11th in the nation in fewest sacks allowed (1.21 spg) … Helped the Sooners rush for 177.14 yards per game and average 30.29 points, the 19th-best average in the country. Injury Report 2009 Season … Sat out the team's final two games vs. Oklahoma State (11/28) and the Sun Bowl vs. Stanford (12/31) due to a concussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGREENHULK Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Looks like Trent Williams likes Pancakes (as in blocks) LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryGreenMonk Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Baluga will be gone for sure to GB.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGREENHULK Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Baluga will be gone for sure to GB.. Do they need Haynesworth:laugh: You called it nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryGreenMonk Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Dez Bryant, I now hate you and your entire family. that is all. thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflow78 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Shanahan, "A couple years ago, in Denver, we picked Ryan Clady, and Trent has that kind of talent if not more talent." This is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 that was some good audio of Williams. i liked alot of what he had to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anar-k21 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Welcome back!I say Trent Williams is the pick at 4. If not trade back with Clev. you picked it hitman!!!! do ya think Williams will do the job???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKnowsBest Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0hFdSy4cY4 Good video analysis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmester Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I was definitely disappointed in the pick since I thought we could trade back, but it all comes down to having faith in shanahan. The league called our bluff on Berry. Nothing you can do. Gotta roll with the punches baby. Time to go work Trent. Lets do it boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anar-k21 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 nah we didnt really need to trade back... i hope Trent helps reinforce our horrible OL!! welcome home trent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:helmet: :point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c4man5282 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Is anyone else having trouble listening to the links? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onnie007 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I think Trent Williams was a great pick! I can't wait to have a FULL draft next year and watch us add full compliment of good young players and particularly OL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodriggo Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Anyone else shocked by what Denver did yesterday? Trading up to pick Tebow in the FIRST ROUND?!?! A first round project?!?! Unheard of. He looked like absolute **** in the Senior Bowl?!?! I don't even want to think of the **** storm we would be in if we had done this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk3025 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Glad we did not trade down. Would of got picks but not quality of Trent. I was definitely disappointed in the pick since I thought we could trade back, but it all comes down to having faith in shanahan. The league called our bluff on Berry. Nothing you can do. Gotta roll with the punches baby. Time to go work Trent. Lets do it boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINchiefer Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Remember what happened when the team traded back a few years back w/o addressing a critical need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINchiefer Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Glad we did not trade down.Would of got picks but not quality of Trent. Exactly, two lower caliber players and picks won't equate to Trent. We needed to grab an elite OT as they don't come around often as well as the opportunity to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadirtbags Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Anyone else shocked by what Denver did yesterday?Trading up to pick Tebow in the FIRST ROUND?!?! A first round project?!?! Unheard of. He looked like absolute **** in the Senior Bowl?!?! I don't even want to think of the **** storm we would be in if we had done this. yes and no (about Tebow) he is a poster boy ...won over the media and fans...a fan favorite...if he does well...I can see him make the broncos some serious cashola...remember...we look at this as X's and O's as football fans...owners look at this as $$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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