Fanhouse: Roy Williams Clarifies 'Lions Work Harder Than Cowboys' Comments

[WoodysGirl]

Posted Jan 31st 2009 3:15 PM by Ryan Wilson (author feed)
Filed Under: Cowboys, NFC East

On Friday, Cowboys wideout Roy Williams went on the radio and announced that "Detroit works harder than Dallas on the practice field."

He made the comment in the context of explaining why pregame preparations don't always translate to on-field success. Fine point, but given all that's transpired in Dallas over the last six months, it's probably a sentiment Williams would've been better off keeping to himself.

Which might've been why he went on two more radio shows to explain exactly what he meant.


Via the Dallas Morning News' Tim MacMahon, Williams showed up on the Ben & Skin Show:

"The practices in Detroit are a lot more difficult than they are in Dallas," Williams said. "Rod Marinelli had us moving at a faster tempo. The receivers were blocking downfield after every run and every catch, no matter who ran the ball or who caught the ball. We called it convoy. Obviously, we were getting conditioning in at the same time. That's why I felt like it was more of a difficult practice in Detroit than it is in Dallas."​

Again, it's tough to take issue with Williams' initial comments, particularly when you read this, also from his Ben & Skin stint: "I tried to do it when I first got [to Dallas], but none of the guys were catching on, so I felt like an idiot running out there by myself," Williams said. "So I quit doing it, but I'm going to start that back up come the off-season work. If people come with me, fine. If they don't, I'm going to get my work in. It's my time to be a leader on this football team."

Hey, I give the guy credit for his honestly. Working harder next season certainly can't hurt, even if, as Ray Lewis pointed out after the Ravens whipped up on the Cowboys in Week 16, Dallas had the "easiest offense to figure out."

 

[gmoney112]

And why is he supposed to apologize for this?

 

[Boyzmamacita]

And why is he supposed to apologize for this?

He didn't apologize. He clarified because the original statements were apparently taken out of context. Surprise.

 

[big dog cowboy]

He clarified because the original statements were apparently taken out of context. Surprise.

Imagine that.

It's my time to be a leader on this football team.

I like the sound of that and hope Roy does become a leader on the field.

 

[yimyammer]

Posted Jan 31st 2009 3:15 PM by Ryan Wilson (author feed)
Filed Under: Cowboys, NFC East

On Friday, Cowboys wideout Roy Williams went on the radio and announced that "Detroit works harder than Dallas on the practice field."

He made the comment in the context of explaining why pregame preparations don't always translate to on-field success. Fine point, but given all that's transpired in Dallas over the last six months, it's probably a sentiment Williams would've been better off keeping to himself.

Which might've been why he went on two more radio shows to explain exactly what he meant.



Via the Dallas Morning News' Tim MacMahon, Williams showed up on the Ben & Skin Show:

"The practices in Detroit are a lot more difficult than they are in Dallas," Williams said. "Rod Marinelli had us moving at a faster tempo. The receivers were blocking downfield after every run and every catch, no matter who ran the ball or who caught the ball. We called it convoy. Obviously, we were getting conditioning in at the same time. That's why I felt like it was more of a difficult practice in Detroit than it is in Dallas."​

Again, it's tough to take issue with Williams' initial comments, particularly when you read this, also from his Ben & Skin stint: "I tried to do it when I first got [to Dallas], but none of the guys were catching on, so I felt like an idiot running out there by myself," Williams said. "So I quit doing it, but I'm going to start that back up come the off-season work. If people come with me, fine. If they don't, I'm going to get my work in. It's my time to be a leader on this football team."

Hey, I give the guy credit for his honestly. Working harder next season certainly can't hurt, even if, as Ray Lewis pointed out after the Ravens whipped up on the Cowboys in Week 16, Dallas had the "easiest offense to figure out."

I wholeheartedly support this statement, please don't let us down Roy!!

 

[5Countem5]

Maybe there will be less calls to cut him, I doubt it but can always hope.

 

[AbeBeta]

It shouldn't surprise anyone that Marinelli ran tougher practices than Phillips does.

 

[GOLDENCHILD1688]

Posted Jan 31st 2009 3:15 PM by Ryan Wilson (author feed)
Filed Under: Cowboys, NFC East

He made the comment in the context of explaining why pregame preparations don't always translate to on-field success.

that explains it not suprise another stars words were taking out of context. that never happens

from the way they reported it i thought he just came flat out and made that comment. it makes a little more sense now but its still not a good look for us honestly

 

[WoodysGirl]

He didn't apologize. He clarified because the original statements were apparently taken out of context. Surprise.

They weren't taken out of context. He worded his statements badly. Cuz it wasn't the first time he'd made the comment.

 

[Dawgs0916]

Again, it's tough to take issue with Williams' initial comments, particularly when you read this, also from his Ben & Skin stint: "I tried to do it when I first got [to Dallas], but none of the guys were catching on, so I felt like an idiot running out there by myself," Williams said. "So I quit doing it, but I'm going to start that back up come the off-season work. If people come with me, fine. If they don't, I'm going to get my work in. It's my time to be a leader on this football team."

Is it just me or does he not contradict himself there? Is the point of leadership not to get others to follow your positive example?

 

[Dawgs0916]

Leadership is getting someone to do what they don't want to do, to achieve what they want to achieve.
"Tom Landry"

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

"The practices in Detroit are a lot more difficult than they are in Dallas," Williams said. "Rod Marinelli had us moving at a faster tempo. The receivers were blocking downfield after every run and every catch, no matter who ran the ball or who caught the ball. We called it convoy. Obviously, we were getting conditioning in at the same time. That's why I felt like it was more of a difficult practice in Detroit than it is in Dallas."​

No wonder why they lost every game. They had nothing left for game day.

 

[CF74]

as Ray Lewis pointed out after the Ravens whipped up on the Cowboys in Week 16, Dallas had the "easiest offense to figure out."

Nice little jab at the mediocrity we endured this past season.:horse:

 

[tyke1doe]

He didn't apologize. He clarified because the original statements were apparently taken out of context. Surprise.

Everyone's taken out of context when their comments blow up in their face.

Put in context, his quotes sound the same. Little difference.

 

[J-DOG]

He didn't apologize. He clarified because the original statements were apparently taken out of context. Surprise.

ESPN taking things out of context?????

 

[Sasquatch]

It shouldn't surprise anyone that Marinelli ran tougher practices than Phillips does.

Isn't he a former marine?

 

[Ren]

I really don't see where Williams is coming from saying he's going to be a leader, do something on the field first Roy then talk

 

[Big Country]

I really don't see where Williams is coming from saying he's going to be a leader, do something on the field first Roy then talk

He'll be given the opportunity to walk the walk next season. If he's successful, he will be leading by example at that point.

 

[The Panch]

Is it just me or does he not contradict himself there? Is the point of leadership not to get others to follow your positive example?

"If they come with me, ok. If they dont, ok."

 

[Beast_from_East]

Whats different???

He said the first time that Detroit practiced harder than we do and he just basically said the same thing again?

What did he clarify exactly???