DMN: BLOG: What would you give up for (Det) Roy Williams?

[Cbz40]

What would you give up for Roy Williams?

5:57 PM Mon, Jan 21, 2008 | Permalink
Tim MacMahon



I'm referring to the Roy Williams who plays receiver in Detroit. As noted by some of you folks in the comments, word out of Motown is that the Texas-ex might be on the trading block.

I believe Williams is going to be used as trade bait leading up to the draft because he'll likely bolt when he becomes a free agent in 2009.​

Williams sure would be a great fit at Valley Ranch, considering the Cowboys are in the market for a big-play receiver to complement (and eventually replace) T.O. In fact, odds are the Cowboys will try to find one in the first round.

I'd have no problem with the Cowboys shipping one of their first-round picks to Detroit for Williams. Of course, since Matt Millen is running the show up there, I'd advise Jerry to start with a ridiculous low-ball offer and work his way up only if necessary.

 

[Big Dakota]

Roy Williams

 

[Rack]

Roy Williams

 

[theogt]

#28 and our 2nd rounder.

 

[dallasfaniac]

Drinking?

 

[This is Our Year]

I think it may be risky...... I know he is young but for some reason I would have cold feet about bringing this guy in. Plus, I don't think TO would be too thrilled with the move IMO.

 

[Big Dakota]

:shush:

 

[Rack]

#28 and our 2nd rounder.

Might be able to just give up the 2nd rounder. We could argue that if they thought he was worth a first, why are they trading him?

 

[Big Dakota]

Might be able to just give up the 2nd rounder. We could argue that if they thought he was worth a first, why are they trading him?

Because he's said he wants to go back to Texas if possible. When healthy his production can't be questioned IMHO.

 

[Sarge]

#28 and our 2nd rounder.

That's too much....IMO/FWIW.

 

[Hostile]

Our 2nd round pick and Akin Ayodele.

 

[Rack]

Because he's said he wants to go back to Texas if possible. When healthy his production can't be questioned IMHO.

That's the big problem though. He isn't healthy that often. Not healthy enough anyway.

That's too much....IMO/FWIW.

Agreed.

 

[theogt]

That's too much....IMO/FWIW.

I think the guy is "worth" a top 5 pick if you're getting him at age 26 with a long-term contract. Our 2nd round pick isn't worth much because it's so late. Same for our 1st. No one would in their right mind trade a top 5 pick for our 1st and 2nd. So, if we can get him with that and give him the contract, it'd be a steal in that sense.

Now, it may not take that much to get him, so it might be "too much." I really have no idea how much it would take to get him. But I know I'd, at least, be willing to give up that much. Probably more.

 

[Big Dakota]

That's the big problem though. He isn't healthy that often. Not healthy enough anyway.



Agreed.

If you aquire him you have to hope his injuries were just bad luck. He's missed 9 games in his first 4 years. Michael Irvin missed 16 games his first 4 years.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

#28 and our 2nd rounder.

I'm glad you're not our GM.

 

[Sarge]

I think the guy is "worth" a top 5 pick if you're getting him at age 26 with a long-term contract. Our 2nd round pick isn't worth much because it's so late. Same for our 1st. No one would in their right mind trade a top 5 pick for our 1st and 2nd. So, if we can get him with that and give him the contract, it'd be a steal in that sense.

Now, it may not take that much to get him, so it might be "too much." I really have no idea how much it would take to get him. But I know I'd, at least, be willing to give up that much. Probably more.

So, semantics aside - are you saying you'd be willing to grab him for #28 and our 2nd round pick? That is my point.

 

[theogt]

So, semantics aside - are you saying you'd be willing to grab him for #28 and our 2nd round pick? That is my point.

Yes, I'd be willing to part with those picks for him, if it's what it took to get him.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

Our 2nd round pick and Akin Ayodele.

That's what I was thinking. No #1s!

 

[Cbz40]

I also think he is worth a top 5 pick. He's young, very adequate speed, and could be the go-to-guy on any team in the league. I would prefer Fitz but I would settle for Roy.

 

[theogt]

That's what I was thinking. No #1s!

Let me ask you a question. Who in this draft would you take over Roy Williams? And would any of those players be available with our #1?