AS: Freak Alert As Cowboys Edge Rusher Hits Saquon-Level Speed After Knee Surgery

[America's Cowboy]

Freak Alert As Cowboys Edge Rusher Hits Saquon-Level Speed After Knee Surgery​

Sam Williams Sr. tore his ACL and partially tore his MCL last July 28 — just days into Dallas Cowboys training camp. Fast-forward less than a year, and he just posted the second-fastest speed on the team during mandatory minicamp: 21.4 miles per hour.

Only CeeDee Lamb ran faster (21.9 mph), and he’s, you know… built to run fast. Williams? He’s 260 pounds.

That, Cowboys Nation, a different galaxy of athleticism.

To put it into context, Philadelphia Eagles breakaway superstar Saquon Barkley’s fifth-fastest carry all season in 2024 was 21.9 mph.

Barkley is 230 pounds. Williams is 30 pounds heavier — and coming off knee surgery.

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https://sports.yahoo.com/article/freak-alert-cowboys-edge-rusher-030900865.html

 

[big dog cowboy]

I just hope he can stay healthy!

 

[Rayman70]

That time of year I guess.

 

[Coogiguy03]

I was wondering why he was so animated in the video about getting off the ball, it was said that they were competing vs each other about getting off the ball quickly! Micah made someone do it over and over to compete!

 

[Coogiguy03]

I just hope he can stay healthy!

and to keep from making mistakes that hurt us

 

[CyberB0b]

I just hope he can stay healthy!

I've always liked him. Ready for him to take the next step.

 

[dogberry]

How fast did Turpin, Campbell, and Blue motor?

 

[America's Cowboy]

How fast did Turpin, Campbell, and Blue motor?

Good question. Not sure. If anyone finds out, please post and share their recent speed times from practice.

 

[charron]

Seeing his explosiveness is good in camp, now let's see it translate to hits, sacks, tackles behind the LOS.

 

[shabazz]

Even though its a straight line time, the important thing is that hes trusting the knee......I can't speak to how he's cutting on it ,but that time is impressive

 

[fivetwos]

That’s great about the knee.

How’s his brain working?

 

[Creeper]

I am expecting Sam Williams to have a breakout year - if he remains healthy. It is his contract year and I am certain he wants to get paid, but it will not be in Dallas. 2025 is his audition year for the rest of the league.

 

[Stash]

Based solely on potential, this team looks as well-stocked at outside pass rushers as I can remember.

 

[MarcusRock]

That time of year I guess.

It's the MOST wonderful tiiiiiiiime of the year ...
There'll be padsless camp standouts
and countless glad fans out
saying our time is nearrrrrrrrr

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I am expecting Sam Williams to have a breakout year - if he remains healthy. It is his contract year and I am certain he wants to get paid, but it will not be in Dallas. 2025 is his audition year for the rest of the league.

I'm guessing his goal is double-digit sacks, which is usually the floor for pass rushers during a contract year.

 

[BossRhino]

Sam Williams is in the best shape of his life time of year.

 

[Aven8]

For whatever reason DQ wouldn’t play Sam. Yet every time he was in the game he was around the QB……

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

Seeing his explosiveness is good in camp, now let's see it translate to hits, sacks, tackles behind the LOS.

Just wanted to say that too. Pure straight speed is fine. But I'd rather have intelligence, instinct, leverage, and transition quickness.

 

[StarBoyz83]

I am expecting Sam Williams to have a breakout year - if he remains healthy. It is his contract year and I am certain he wants to get paid, but it will not be in Dallas. 2025 is his audition year for the rest of the league.

Good. Not a smart idea to give payers a long term contract after 1 good season. If he even has a good season.

 

[America's Cowboy]

I am expecting Sam Williams to have a breakout year - if he remains healthy. It is his contract year and I am certain he wants to get paid, but it will not be in Dallas. 2025 is his audition year for the rest of the league.

Brother, I agree with your physical assessment on Sam Williams, but if he shows up this season and executes well, why wouldn't the Cowboys try to keep him for more years? He is young, talented and exactly the type of productive DE that our defense needs. It would not be smart to groom him and let him go perform for someone else.