He's going to take Reif's spot.
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Draft Day 3 Thread
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He's going to take Reif's spot.
tonyballs
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a blocking TE
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That's what I was saying. A 5.19 is bad. That's real bad. Maybe they'll line him up as a TE, but only use him as a blocker? Could groom him for a future at OL.
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looked up michael williams before the draft. Hes basically a Pettigrew clone. Slow, cant beat man 2 man coverage, good blocker....took him right about where we should have picked pettidrop[/QUOTE
Can he hold onto the ball when a guy who is half his size is trying to strip him?
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I read something on this guy, somewhere, about a week ago that said a lot if scouts thought he wouldn't stick at TE in the NFL and would become a lineman. That's all.
I don't think Detroit actually drafted him to play TE. He will probably spend this year with Rieff's old spot as a blocking TE while they bulk him up for a move to RT next year.
I don't think Detroit actually drafted him to play TE. He will probably spend this year with Rieff's old spot as a blocking TE while they bulk him up for a move to RT next year.
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at fullback...
Yup, but instead of FB more like an H back since he can catch. If they use him right he could be a force around the goal line blocking/catching.
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We dont draft tackles....we draft fullbacks that might play tackle down the road!
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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/michael-williams?id=2539197
Scouts aren’t going to confuse Williams with former Crimson Tide receiver-turned-Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Ozzie Newsome –- but his receiving and blocking ability might remind them of Howard Cross, another Tide alum who started for the New York Giants for most of the 1990s.
Williams caught 16 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns as a full-time starter (12 of 13 games played) for Alabama on its way to a BCS title in 2011, eclipsing his output from his previous two seasons –- though he did play a big role in those campaigns.
As a redshirt freshman, he played in every game of the team’s BCS Championship run, starting three games despite catching just three passes for 29 yards because of his ability to move defenders. In 2010 his receiving production increased (8-100, TD) while he again played in every games, starting 11, for the Tide.
During Alabama's run to the 2012 national championship, Williams caught 24 passes for 183 yards and four touchdowns. At Alabama's pro day, Williams ran the 40-yard dash in 5.16 and 5.21 seconds. He had a 25 1/2-inch vertical jump and an 8-foot-1 broad jump. He did the short shuttle in 4.87 seconds and the three-cone drill in 8.10 seconds.
Analysis
Strengths
Flashes the hands and athletic ability to high-point passes over defenders, and is tough enough to work in traffic over the middle. Biggest contributions are as a run blocker, seals defensive ends inside on off-tackle plays in regular two tight end sets by consistently crashing the edge. Also effective moving his feet while engaged to get angle on backside rushers, especially when effectively using his strong hands.
Weaknesses
Straight-line speed might prove to be an issue; slow coming out of his stance and quite heavy-legged when lumbering down the field. Won’t elude or run away from defenders in his proximity after the catch. Quicker edge rushers give him troubles at times, as he doesn’t maintain his bend and will stop his feet instead of mirroring; eventually bends at the waist or is left behind by ends on their way to the quarterback. Used at H-back at times but lacks the flexibility to cut down or adjust to targets in space. Could get his hands inside more consistently when blocking to control his man.
NFL Comparison
Matt Spaeth
Bottom Line
Williams looks like a lean offensive tackle, and often blocks like one; he might have the speed of a lineman, as well, but his solid receiving hands and red zone presence will virtually guarentee that he sticks in the NFL for a very long time as a team's second tight end.
Scouts aren’t going to confuse Williams with former Crimson Tide receiver-turned-Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Ozzie Newsome –- but his receiving and blocking ability might remind them of Howard Cross, another Tide alum who started for the New York Giants for most of the 1990s.
Williams caught 16 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns as a full-time starter (12 of 13 games played) for Alabama on its way to a BCS title in 2011, eclipsing his output from his previous two seasons –- though he did play a big role in those campaigns.
As a redshirt freshman, he played in every game of the team’s BCS Championship run, starting three games despite catching just three passes for 29 yards because of his ability to move defenders. In 2010 his receiving production increased (8-100, TD) while he again played in every games, starting 11, for the Tide.
During Alabama's run to the 2012 national championship, Williams caught 24 passes for 183 yards and four touchdowns. At Alabama's pro day, Williams ran the 40-yard dash in 5.16 and 5.21 seconds. He had a 25 1/2-inch vertical jump and an 8-foot-1 broad jump. He did the short shuttle in 4.87 seconds and the three-cone drill in 8.10 seconds.
Analysis
Strengths
Flashes the hands and athletic ability to high-point passes over defenders, and is tough enough to work in traffic over the middle. Biggest contributions are as a run blocker, seals defensive ends inside on off-tackle plays in regular two tight end sets by consistently crashing the edge. Also effective moving his feet while engaged to get angle on backside rushers, especially when effectively using his strong hands.
Weaknesses
Straight-line speed might prove to be an issue; slow coming out of his stance and quite heavy-legged when lumbering down the field. Won’t elude or run away from defenders in his proximity after the catch. Quicker edge rushers give him troubles at times, as he doesn’t maintain his bend and will stop his feet instead of mirroring; eventually bends at the waist or is left behind by ends on their way to the quarterback. Used at H-back at times but lacks the flexibility to cut down or adjust to targets in space. Could get his hands inside more consistently when blocking to control his man.
NFL Comparison
Matt Spaeth
Bottom Line
Williams looks like a lean offensive tackle, and often blocks like one; he might have the speed of a lineman, as well, but his solid receiving hands and red zone presence will virtually guarentee that he sticks in the NFL for a very long time as a team's second tight end.
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Iggles took Poyer
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That's unheard of in the modern day nfl
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Happens every year. Last year Vontaze Burfict had fallen from a top 10 pick to UDFA. And he played darned well last year.
I hope we have some phone numbers on speed dial and start making calls as soon as we're allowed and getting some of these guys in for looks.
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Read Rodgers is a headcase. Anybody want a cheaper, larger,more athletic version(mentally) of Titus Young?
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Rogers was a headcase in the same way the Honey Badger was.
He was kicked out of school for weed. He's had his issues, but by all accounts he's put them behind him.
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How about Bailey, Fragel, or Nixon? Mellette wouldn't be bad either.
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Chris Faulk might be another good pick for us. He could probably start at RT right away and we'd be adding nearly 700lb of mass to the line between him and Warford.
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Chris Faulk is a guy I have been looking for to be gone before now. I think he could be a plug and play starter. And he's massive.
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Scratch Mellette off the list.
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