Connor Williams' future

John813 · Feb 24, 2021

If the team still sees Smith and Collins in their long term plans then I would let him walk

Typhus · Feb 24, 2021

Irvin88_4life said:
He played well for the most part last season. He still had some bad moments but I don't think he would cost much. Sign him and if anything he will be a solid backup or swing guy

I would love to see Williams finally get it but even if a FA or UDFA can push Williams off than I could see it, but he is still only 23 yrs old, really young and at 6'5" 320lbs he has everything in a bio your looking for, its just a bit early to
give up on him just yet, but good BIOs mean nada if you want a truly competitive atmosphere in camp, so having said all of that, this staff wont be cutting Williams.

fivetwos · Feb 24, 2021

John813 said:
If the team still sees Smith and Collins in their long term plans then I would let him walk

I dont see anything that shows that this staff or the last one sees him as a tackle.

Look what the team chose to do last year at each T spot while never moving Williams.

That aside, IMO the best two guards on the team are Martin and McGovern.

Typhus · Feb 24, 2021

DuncanIso said:
He’s UFA after this season.

2nd round pick. No 5th year option?

unless they work something out, he’s likely gone.

he wants $$$. Who doesn’t.

Thats fine, let him test the market someone will always pay for a former 2nd round OL.
I dont believe CW is a bust just yet though, and Im looking forward to a 2021 TC for some signs of maturation mentally, he is already mature physically,, he has the size to be really good if he can just get the speed of this game down.
He is young at 23.

Whyjerry · Feb 24, 2021

panchucko said:
I think the Cowboys value him more than people on this board, he will probably get a second contract with the Cowboys

He is a Longhorn. That’s the reality.

John813 · Feb 24, 2021

fivetwos said:
I dont see anything that shows that this staff or the last one sees him as a tackle.

Look what the team chose to do last year at each T spot while never moving Williams.

That aside, IMO the best two guards on the team are Martin and McGovern.

Meant in terms of contracts moving forward.

I don't see a need to have 4+ second contracts on the offensive line. If both tackles aren't going to be cut/moved in the next few years then I would let C-Wills walk as the amount of money on the offensive line will only climb.

fivetwos · Feb 24, 2021

John813 said:
Meant in terms of contracts moving forward.

I don't see a need to have 4+ second contracts on the offensive line. If both tackles aren't going to be cut/moved in the next few years then I would let C-Wills walk as the amount of money on the offensive line will only climb.

Gotcha, and agree.

Typhus · Feb 24, 2021

Whyjerry said:
He is a Longhorn. That’s the reality.

Well yes that can not be ignored.

blueblood70 · Feb 24, 2021

J12B said:
Connor Williams has been good at times, average some, and bad in games.

Next season will be his last year on his rookie deal.

If we could sign him to a team friendly deal, which we probably could, should we? I'm talking about you and me drafting an email to his agent with a proposed deal thrown in there with the subject line "Contract Extension".

Or should we let him walk and hope he returns us a comp pick for 2023?

I'm thinking he will most likely be headed to a new team after this season.

He just hasn't been the consistent player I hoped he would be, especially since he was a 2nd round pick.

Far from a bust though.

whatever the coches decide..we have Mcgovern ready to take his place so id say after his deal is over we may simply need to move on, have bigger needs and the cap..

I do guarantee this, the league views him alot higher then most here, he will get paid elsewhere as starter quicker then you all realize..hes so picked on for no real truly good reason..he wont NEED to take low ball deal here thats for sure

Knotamus · Feb 24, 2021

Just a reminder to all. No matter our opinions of Conner Williams, most teams are searching for viable OL’man. Even the so-called “Jags” get paid in FA.

With that in mind, Conner is still very young (23yo) and hasn’t reached his full potential. Also, he quite possibly is playing out of position at LG, as he was drafted as a Tackle. He has played a ton of snaps at his age and last year seemed to progress. He’s definitely an upgrade over most other OL throughout the league. That is all other teams need to know.. he has the prototype size, young, getting better.. He will certainly receive multiple offers from other teams.

That said, I’d definitely resign Williams at the right price bc the other option is.. use another top 100 pick on an OL.

This team needs to use those top picks on Defense for the foreseeable future

charron · Feb 24, 2021

Williams is the perfect player to start shopping. He's an average lineman maybe a tik higher but not someone you want to pay big money too. You also offer him a really cheap deal to extend him and if he says no you try and trade him before the deadline preferably to a playoff team that needs the help, see chiefs last year. If you can get a team to over pay don't hesitate just do it and let McGovern try to step up. Same with gallup. Gotta stop overpaying and replace with draft picks when possible.

JohnnyHopkins · Feb 24, 2021

We literally have his replacement on the roster right now. Dude even has the same first name.

Let Williams walk, let McGovern play the spot and draft a player in the mid-rounds in 2022 for competition/depth.

Future · Feb 24, 2021

Just let him walk. Anyting above a rookie deal is too expensive for him .

atlantacowboy · Feb 24, 2021

J12B said:
Connor Williams has been good at times, average some, and bad in games.

Next season will be his last year on his rookie deal.

If we could sign him to a team friendly deal, which we probably could, should we? I'm talking about you and me drafting an email to his agent with a proposed deal thrown in there with the subject line "Contract Extension".

Or should we let him walk and hope he returns us a comp pick for 2023?

I'm thinking he will most likely be headed to a new team after this season.

He just hasn't been the consistent player I hoped he would be, especially since he was a 2nd round pick.

Far from a bust though.

NFL minimum salary. Back-up.

Hardline · Feb 24, 2021

Drafting Slater would push him off the roster.

texbumthelife · Feb 24, 2021

Didn't Connor Williams grade out in the top-25 OGs last season? He gets a lot of hate around here, but I think he could get a substantial offer in free agency. He's incredibly athletic and has position flex. He's also improved every season he's been in the league. I think the team would be prudent to hold onto him if it's a team-friendly deal, but I don't think that will happen due to reasons already mentioned.

TwoCentPlain · Feb 24, 2021

JohnnyHopkins said:
We literally have his replacement on the roster right now. Dude even has the same first name.

Let Williams walk, let McGovern play the spot and draft a player in the mid-rounds in 2022 for competition/depth.

Williams won the competition in camp. McGovern wasn’t even active the first part of the year and only started to get playing time after injuries if I remember correctly. McGovern did play decently but I did not see any play better than Williams.

McGovern got hurt his whole rookie year and struggled to get playing time this year until injuries and you want to hand the position to him over the player who beat him out in camp?

Doomsday101 · Feb 24, 2021

Whyjerry said:
He is a Longhorn. That’s the reality.

Yeah we have so many Longhorn players on the team.

stiletto · Feb 24, 2021

Nice for a backup, disappointment as a 2nd round pick to me. Should definitely be a starter but he just doesn't seem to have enough power/size. If he wants big money on next contract, he can walk IMO

Doomsday101 · Feb 24, 2021

stiletto said:
Nice for a backup, disappointment as a 2nd round pick to me. Should definitely be a starter but he just doesn't seem to have enough power/size. If he wants big money on next contract, he can walk IMO

He was all American tackle why he has not been put out on the edge especially last year when we were depleted at OT. As a Guard he does not have the bulk needed

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