ESPN: Cowboys' Williams stops blame game

[Jon88]

Sounds like someone gave it straight to him.

He needs to be on special teams and not taking snaps away from a better WR.

Yes he does. Then he needs to be cut in the offseason. I can't stand him. The idiot can't come up with any more excuses so he finally looks at himself. He hangs onto this team around its neck. We clearly don't need him. Sure we gave up a ton, but that doesn't mean we need to keep him.

 

[robjgrif]

A positive sign for sure...

 

[Rackat]

I hope it translates to the field...during games. If he catches on, we're in for a lot more passing yards.

 

[Randy White]

Yes he does. Then he needs to be cut in the offseason. I can't stand him. The idiot can't come up with any more excuses so he finally looks at himself. He hangs onto this team around its neck. We clearly don't need him. Sure we gave up a ton, but that doesn't mean we need to keep him.

That's something that the team should seriously look at this off-season, if there's an uncapped year. Unfortunately, RW has put his name into that " revised " list.

However, there's still plenty of time for him to come up big. Out of all the players the Cowboys should contemplate cutting ( IMO ) if there's no cap next season, he's by far the hardest case. He's still a relatively young player, with lots of potential, and some " sand in his saddle bags ", meaning he's proven he can contribute before.

If he starts making more plays begining this week, and carries on in the playoffs, he could make that decision alot easier for the team.

 

[yimyammer]

Jugg machines? Sounds like a good time.

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[Beast_from_East]

If he truly believes this, it could be a powerful thing for him. When a person blames their problems on others usually nothing changes.

Exactly.

Its about ****ing time Roy showed some balls and took responsibility for his poor play. Its not the sun in his eyes, its not the QB throwing bad balls to him, its not the coordinator using him wrong, its his own poor play.

Its about ****ing time Roy stood up and said "its my fault". I am surprised it took this long for the light to come on, I mean it is not rocket science here. If you want more balls coming your way Roy, then catch the dam ball. Of course Romo is not going to look your way when you cant catch a cold, I dont blame him and it is good to here you are not blaming him either.

If Roy cant somehow get his **** together, then him and Austin and Witten would make one hell of a three headed monster at receiving!!!!

 

[DallasEast]

this could be a huge moment for the Cowboys going into this game IF he takes the next step.

IMO, part of his problem was that he's been desperately wanting to live up to the contract he signed and have been trying to be superman, trying to be " the #1 guy ", when he doesn't have to be.

I've said it before: this " #1 receiver ", " #2 receiver " garbage is just that, garbage.

The Cowboys have a possesion type receiver ( RW ) who's best at moving the chains and catching TDs in the red zone, ocassionaly breaking a big play. They have a big play receiver ( MA ) who's best at stretching the field, wether it's on bombs or just 10 yards catches that are turned into 60 yards TDs. They have a slot receiver ( Patrick Crayton ) who's excellent at going over the middle of the field and catching key 3rd down passes. And they have 2 complementary receivers who are good special team players and could produce ( if need to ) at any moment's notice. That's the way the team should approach them as a group ( and probably are ) and how the game plans should be designed.

This " #1 / #2 receiver " myth, where the " #1 guy " needs to get this many passes, etc..etc.. that's been hyped up by the media ( and fans have parrot ) over the past few years, has completely change the perception of what receivers are and/or should do.

That's pretty much what I've been saying since last March. Oops! Gotta run. :scram:

 

[Jon88]

That's something that the team should seriously look at this off-season, if there's an uncapped year. Unfortunately, RW has put his name into that " revised " list.

However, there's still plenty of time for him to come up big. Out of all the players the Cowboys should contemplate cutting ( IMO ) if there's no cap next season, he's by far the hardest case. He's still a relatively young player, with lots of potential, and some " sand in his saddle bags ", meaning he's proven he can contribute before.

If he starts making more plays begining this week, and carries on in the playoffs, he could make that decision alot easier for the team.

I want him to succeed. What fan of the team doesn't. If he comes up big in the playoffs then I'll give him a clean slate. If he keeps this same stuff up I want him gone ASAP - and he should be.

 

[Beast_from_East]

Yet another example of how Romo has matured. I am glad to see it happening. He is doing something about the problem. The coaches are still coddling him by keeping him on the field and starting him. He's forcing the hand. If anyone deserves bravos, kudos and atta boys, it is Romo. Williams is just seeing the writing on the wall from a QB who is holding his feet to the fire.

Excellent point, Romo has not called out Roy for his drops to avoid any sign of controversy, he just has gone elsewhere with the ball.

Like another poster said, when Romo has to look elsewhere instead of Roy, it drastically cuts the size of the field down. All of a sudden Romo is only using 2/3 of the field as oppossed to all of the field.

So the windows become smaller, Romo has to hold the ball longer to give the other receivers extra time to get open, and Romo has to take some shots he normally wouldnt. I have seen at least 3 blows to the head this season on Romo and none drew a flag.

 

[Eskimo]

Excellent point, Romo has not called out Roy for his drops to avoid any sign of controversy, he just has gone elsewhere with the ball.

Like another poster said, when Romo has to look elsewhere instead of Roy, it drastically cuts the size of the field down. All of a sudden Romo is only using 2/3 of the field as oppossed to all of the field.

So the windows become smaller, Romo has to hold the ball longer to give the other receivers extra time to get open, and Romo has to take some shots he normally wouldnt. I have seen at least 3 blows to the head this season on Romo and none drew a flag.

It makes one wonder if there is a secret amendment to the rule that says no penalties for blows to the head for any opponent of the Cowboy. Meanwhile, any incidental contact against the head or neck of any opponent of the Cowboys will result in an unnecessary roughness penalty against the Cowboys.

I seem to recall at least two calls against for blows to the head that seemed bogus to me. One was against the Chargers (?Ball) and I can't remember the other one.

 

[Beast_from_East]

You guys don't find it funny that Roy has this "awakening" I think the Pro bowl receiver on the other side, who is due a big payday, has him scared.I don't think you can pay 2 receivers big money so we should keep the one that produces.I could be way off base and I hope he starts to produce but it was just a thought.

After this season, there is no more salary cap. So it really doesnt matter what we pay Roy or pay Austin. We can pay both $50 million if we want, and considering that Dallas is the #1 revenue team in the NFL, money is not a problem.

The Players Union has already said that if the salary cap goes away, they will never approve any CBA in the future that brings it back. So unless a new CBA is agreed to before March 4th (the start of the new NFL year), the salary cap is going the way of the dinosaurs and will never return.

 

[Dallaslullaby]

Salary cap is part of what makes the game great imo

Anyway I like this attitude from roy and hope it works out for him if he puts in the work

 

[Beast_from_East]

Sounds like someone gave it straight to him.

He needs to be on special teams and not taking snaps away from a better WR.

I would not be surprised if Jerry just ****ing flipped out at his $50 million WR and told him if he dropped another ****ing pass he would be spending the rest of his contract as a gunner on the punt team.

 

[Beast_from_East]

It makes one wonder if there is a secret amendment to the rule that says no penalties for blows to the head for any opponent of the Cowboy. Meanwhile, any incidental contact against the head or neck of any opponent of the Cowboys will result in an unnecessary roughness penalty against the Cowboys.

I seem to recall at least two calls against for blows to the head that seemed bogus to me. One was against the Chargers (?Ball) and I can't remember the other one.

Yep, sure seems like there is a coordinated effort among the refs to not call **** against anybody that is playing Dallas.

I still dont know how the refs missed that shot to the head of Crayton against the Skins. Crayton's head look like a ****ing pez dispenser, I thought for sure he had broke his neck.

 

[BAT]

Excellent point, Romo has not called out Roy for his drops to avoid any sign of controversy, he just has gone elsewhere with the ball.

Like another poster said, when Romo has to look elsewhere instead of Roy, it drastically cuts the size of the field down. All of a sudden Romo is only using 2/3 of the field as oppossed to all of the field.

So the windows become smaller, Romo has to hold the ball longer to give the other receivers extra time to get open, and Romo has to take some shots he normally wouldnt. I have seen at least 3 blows to the head this season on Romo and none drew a flag.

Romo seems to do the same when Bennett is on the field. On the TD pass to RW11, Tony completely ignored Bennett (who was open) in the flats (he was looking for Austin on that play but was covered tight).

And I for one, am glad that this team is so tight and so focused that even the guys who are disappointed (RW) are saying and doing the right things. As much as I bang on Roy, his lone catch against the Skins was bigger than his wide open drop and INT assist. 7 TDs for a #2 receiver is not bad folks.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

props, Roy

this is what I like to see

 

[Beast_from_East]

Romo seems to do the same when Bennett is on the field. On the TD pass to RW11, Tony completely ignored Bennett (who was open) in the flats (he was looking for Austin on that play but was covered tight).

And I for one, am glad that this team is so tight and so focused that even the guys who are disappointed (RW) are saying and doing the right things. As much as I bang on Roy, his lone catch against the Skins was bigger than his wide open drop and INT assist. 7 TDs for a #2 receiver is not bad folks.

True, it is just that the expectations were so much higher for Roy than just being the #2 guy. I mean, you dont give up a 1st, a 3rd, a 6th, and a $50 million contract for a #2 WR, thats just dumb.

 

[khiladi]

Roy is gonna be ballin' now... Book it...

 

[BAT]

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True, it is just that the expectations were so much higher for Roy than just being the #2 guy. I mean, you dont give up a 1st, a 3rd, a 6th, and a $50 million contract for a #2 WR, thats just dumb.

I completely understand this, seriously. But its not my money and those picks are gone. Its a done deal, makes no sense lamenting spilled milk. Me, I am just glad there was still some left in the cup to quench my thirst. So drink what is there, enjoy it, before it curdles.

Again, 7 TDs (and counting) from the second WR is sweet as nectar_that's better production than most #2 WRs the Cowboys have had, even during the dynasty of the 90's (Kmart, Harper & KDub).

 

[Eskimo]

Romo seems to do the same when Bennett is on the field. On the TD pass to RW11, Tony completely ignored Bennett (who was open) in the flats (he was looking for Austin on that play but was covered tight).

And I for one, am glad that this team is so tight and so focused that even the guys who are disappointed (RW) are saying and doing the right things. As much as I bang on Roy, his lone catch against the Skins was bigger than his wide open drop and INT assist. 7 TDs for a #2 receiver is not bad folks.

It is not the 7 TDs part that bothers people. He has been good in the end zone. I wished he managed to catch a couple of those corner fades but I've got no issue with the TD production end of things. Even Irvin struggled to score much more than 7 TDs a season.

The issue has been:

he is paid to be a #1.

he has < 600 yards going into week 16

He has had several drops in key situations

He seems to always be trying to blame someone or something for his lack of success

There is a sentiment out there that he does not work hard enough to improve his game