Cowboys sign RB Trey Williams

[xwalker]

The big difference appears to be that he is not a good pass blocker; whereas, Dunbar was a really good pass blocker despite his size.

 

[kiheikiwi]

Meh - 4active RB's... not saying anything about the guy, but 4 runners. Know was the same with Randle but jeez,

 

[Denim Chicken]

The big difference appears to be that he is not a good pass blocker; whereas, Dunbar was a really good pass blocker despite his size.

Source?

 

[Kaiser]

I like this move, I had Williams as a 7th round pick in my mock draft for the Cowboys this year.

 

[Denim Chicken]

 

[eternaljester81]

 

[speedkilz88]

The big difference appears to be that he is not a good pass blocker; whereas, Dunbar was a really good pass blocker despite his size.

FWIW
Broaddus claims the opposite.

I was most impressed with his ability to pass protect despite his height. There were situations where his coaches asked him to block defensive ends and big 3-4 outside linebackers. He would step up and play square.

Very similar player to what they had with Lance Dunbar in the things he can do offensively but better pass blocker.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...rb-williams-shows-surprising-physicality-size
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...rb-williams-shows-surprising-physicality-size

 

[Alexander]

Meh - 4active RB's... not saying anything about the guy, but 4 runners. Know was the same with Randle but jeez,

Get used to it, have to keep him on the 53 for a month.

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

I hope he's something...

If not, they will hold on to him for more years than they should, attempting to convince us that he's actually something.

 

[Awakened]

He'll be awesome, because anybody can run behind our line! Oh, wait...

 

[Alexander]

If not, they will hold on to him for more years than they should, attempting to convince us that he's actually something.

I doubt it. They did not draft him in the second round.

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

I doubt it. They did not draft him in the second round.

I hope you're right.... Troy Hambrick had a ball in Dallas..

 

[xwalker]

FWIW
Broaddus claims the opposite.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...rb-williams-shows-surprising-physicality-size

OK, that's good if correct. I was just going by the scouting reports. It makes sense that the Cowboys would look for a player that can pass block.

Broaddus says he is better at pass blocking than Dunbar which would be surprising. It's hard to imagine a player that size being any better at it than Dunbar.

 

[xwalker]

He'll be awesome, because anybody can run behind our line! Oh, wait...

You missed the part in fine print that said any sane person can run behind this line.

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

He'll be awesome, because anybody can run behind our line! Oh, wait...

lol

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Back to back.

dynasty

 

[mahoneybill]

I would think Rod Smith given this guy's ability to fit right into the role vacated by Dunbar leaving us with DMC and Cmike to carry the primary load. Makes sense.

If he improve our return game, and provide the Dunbar like option a great job done by our scouting staff. We shall see.

 

[Denim Chicken]

="xwalker, post: 6385239, member: 5194"It's hard to imagine a player that size being any better at it than Dunbar.

I think he's a tad stronger than Dunbar (based on BP reps)

 

[birdwells1]

All I know is that he was a heck of a player out of high school at Spring Dekaney in Houston, I never felt like A&M used him correctly.

 

[Bullflop]

Sounds like he might have some decent ability as a kick runback option and possibly as a 3rd down receiver out of the backfield. If he's simply a better kick return option than Beasley, he'd be worth the roster spot.