Brandt Says Roy Williams Could be Cut

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BRANDT SAYS ROY WILLIAMS COULD BE CUT

Posted by Mike Florio on July 22, 2008, 10:37 a.m.

While making a long early-morning drive and listening to Sirius NFL Radio’s replay of Monday’s Late Hits with Jack Arute and Gil Brandt, we heard Brandt make an intriguing observation regarding Cowboys safety Roy Williams.
Asked by Arute whether recent changes in the enforcement of the illegal contact rule has hurt Williams’ ability to defend against the pass, Brandt offered a concise ”no.” Brandt, previously a long-time personnel guru with Dallas, said that Williams often is in position to make plays but simply doesn’t make them sufficiently consistently.

Then came the kicker. Brandt, citing an unnamed NFL source, said that Williams could be a cap casualty of the Cowboys if he doesn’t have a strong training camp.

We think the more likely possibility would be a trade, given that the problem potentially arises from Williams’ perception that he isn’t a good fit for the Wade Phillips defense. Besides, someone else would surely want a guy who has made it to five straight Pro Bowls.

Then again, maybe all of this chatter about Williams is aimed at getting him as motivated as possible for a “Super Bowl or you’re all fired” season in Dallas.

 

[dargonking999]

You don't cut a player like Roy Williams, that would be just a flat out stupid decision. You either trade him or keep him, but you don't cut him. No wonder the source is unnamed, he doesn't wanted to be ridiculed for the stupidity he just offered.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Brandt, citing an unnamed NFL source, said that Williams could be a cap casualty of the Cowboys if he doesn’t have a strong training camp.

There are many players league wide (not just Cowboys) that belong to that club. It happens every year. This one will be no different.

 

[Velvet Jones]

I do not hate nor like Roy Williams, but his play is not good enough to demand such drama of "is he here or isn't he here". Cut him simply because I am more important and I do not wish to hear this anymore! Lol.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Cut as a cap casualty I doubt as the difference would be minimal at best. Cut for his roster spot could be a different story, but the only way that happens, is if someone just flat out outplays him at his own position. They need strong safeties. Cutting him would remove a needed (and experienced) strong safety.

Odds in that happening? Less than 20% in my opinion.

 

[theebs]

why would he be cut? Who would play safety?

Couldnt you at least trade him?

Can camp hurry up and get here so this stuff can stop.

 

[AbeBeta]

The only way Roy would get cut is if he specifically asked for his release. We can criticize the guy and pick apart his play but he's still a top 10 SS in this league. I've said many times before that he should be better than he is, but even with his limitations he's still in the top third.

 

[reddyuta]

that would be really stupid this season.hang on to him-we are not really dependent on him-make sure he plays to his strength and hope he improves.

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

this is ******** talk. He has not been as good as he was his rookie year...but he still can play..he is still young...he still sells a lot of jerseys...and we will use this year to see what kind of mental toughness he has. His play is good enought that he deserves a chance to redeem himself. And if his play does not improve, we have enough secondary depth to bench him at times when necessary.

 

[Rackat]

The only way Roy would get cut is if he specifically asked for his release. We can criticize the guy and pick apart his play but he's still a top 10 SS in this league. I've said many times before that he should be better than he is, but even with his limitations he's still in the top third.

Gotta agree with you on this one.

 

[Boysboy]

This guy obviously has nothing better to do today other than twiddling his thumbs.

Oh-it's also a SLOW news day today.

And yes-Roy BLOWS.

 

[Vintage]

Good.

Let's turn to Watkins (he sucked when he started), Brown (making a position change, completely unknown), or some schmuck Undrafted Free Agent S.

Woohoo!

Super Bowl or Bust!

 

[the kid 05]

lets trade Roy williams for Ed Reed and move Hamlin to SS...

hey i had to throw in my dream as well

 

[YosemiteSam]

Good.

Let's turn to Watkins (he sucked when he started), Brown (making a position change, completely unknown), or some schmuck Undrafted Free Agent S.

Woohoo!

Super Bowl or Bust!

Watkins and Brown (and even Anthony Henry) I believe play free safety. With Keith Davis now gone, the only other experienced strong safey on the roster that I know of is Ken Hamlin who happens to be our starting free safety right now!

It's NOT happening!

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

does that rule not apply to anyone?

If you stink in camp you could be cut.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

I just do not believe he would be cut--but, I have missed before.

 

[Aven8]

And when I started this thread up a week ago, "That I think he is going to get cut in TC" everyone was saying that there was 0% chance!!!

Brandt was obviously reading my thread. lol

Don't be surprised if it happens.

There is also a possibility that we trade him to Detroit for there RW. We will have to add in other players, but it could happen. Did anyone see Special Edition with Jerry Jones the other day???

He said that he could still see us going after one(WR) at the end of camp!

 

[the kid 05]

And when I started this thread up a week ago, "That I think he is going to get cut in TC" everyone was saying that there was 0% chance!!!

Brandt was obviously reading my thread. lol

Don't be surprised if it happens.

There is also a possibility that we trade him to Detroit for there RW. We will have to add in other players, but it could happen. Did anyone see Special Edition with Jerry Jones the other day???

He said that he could still see us going after one(WR) at the end of camp!

ok he does get cut...who takes his place and plays the role he does?

Henry? nope he'll get hurt
Watkins? nope to small to be good againts the run
Brown? no body knows
bum fa off the streets? probably our best bet

 

[Big Dakota]

You don't cut a player like Roy Williams, that would be just a flat out stupid decision. You either trade him or keep him, but you don't cut him. No wonder the source is unnamed, he doesn't wanted to be ridiculed for the stupidity he just offered.

At this late date you sure as heck don't cut him. We don't need cap space. Who we gonna sign to need the space? Let him play out the year and if he's on your **** list come the off season you listen to trade offers or maybe you shop him yourself come March, but you don't just cut him.

I will say this. If the Boys sign a big time WR next March, ala the "other" Roy, at that point he sure could be a cap casualty, but right now makes no sense.

 

[Velvet Jones]

Williams is already out on passing situations so you are only missing him for running downs. What is the big worry?