Fisher on Terrance Williams

[TwoDeep3]

Fisher today on the evening version of G-bag nation stated that Garrett said to look out for this guy. Fisher brought up that Williams has small hands, per Garrett, and that he does have a small problem with dropping wide open passes.

But Garrett went on to say this guy is great in traffic and a real burner.

Fisher was pumped about this player and said to keep an eye out ansd that while Escobar is graceful, Williams is a guy they need to find a way to get him onto the field.

 

[Vintage]

Fisher today on the evening version of G-bag nation stated that Garrett said to look out for this guy. Fisher brought up that Williams has small hands, per Garrett, and that he does have a small problem with dropping wide open passes.

But Garrett went on to say this guy is great in traffic and a real burner.

Fisher was pumped about this player and said to keep an eye out ansd that while Escobar is graceful, Williams is a guy they need to find a way to get him onto the field.

His first dropped pass, the fans will turn on him.

 

[XxTDxX]

His first dropped pass, the fans will turn on him.

He is going to drop some passes but if he can make some big plays I think people will deal with it. A lot of guys drop passes around this league we have been fortunate to have Dez and Witten as our main targeted guys because they both have excellent hands. Williams doesn't have excellent hands but they aren't bad either or some sort of liability. I think if you compare him to the wideouts in this league he catches the ball better than average.

 

[DBOY3141]

I think Garrett is excited for 2 reasons:

1. Will is an excellent receiver that will provide a deep threat to pull some safety coverage his way.

2. Allows Miles to play the slot more which is huge mismatch for the slot CB.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

As long as he has 2 hands that can grab a football, who cares what size they are.

 

[Mansta54]

His first dropped pass, the fans will turn on him.

Naw, not the fans who know the game.

 

[blindzebra]

Naw, not the fans who know the game.

And what % of Cowboys fans know the game?

 

[TwoDeep3]

And what % of Cowboys fans know the game?

Probably the same percentage that thinks they do and don't.

 

[XxTDxX]

Naw, not the fans who know the game.

This is probably accurate as well. Drops happen.. Some people don't understand that. If he starts dropping key catches consistently that would be a different story.

 

[Redball Express]

I think Garrett is excited for 2 reasons:

1. Will is an excellent receiver that will provide a deep threat to pull some safety coverage his way.

2. Allows Miles to play the slot more which is huge mismatch for the slot CB.

..to replace Miles..who has been a dud the last two years. He's all but gone if Williams does anything and can just stay in the lineup.

:starspin RedBaLL ExPreSS:starspin

 

[Clove]

Being a former receiver myself, I always pay close attention to those guys and have a deeper sympathy for them, so this is the one draft pick I want to see the most.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

One of the shows I was listening to today, can't remember which one, said Williams was extremely nervous at first from his first NFL practice in front of his new coaches. Maybe that's why he dropped a couple, because watching his games, Iowa State was the only one where the drops were a real problem.

I don't know that he's a true burner in this league, but he should be fast enough. One of the articles pointed out that he was a very similar size and speed at the combine to Jordy Nelson, and no one seems to catch him.

 

[SportsGuru80]

This guy is the real deal I'm not worried about him.

 

[Galian Beast]

I think Garrett is excited for 2 reasons:

1. Will is an excellent receiver that will provide a deep threat to pull some safety coverage his way.

2. Allows Miles to play the slot more which is huge mismatch for the slot CB.

I think you hit the nail on the head. Most importantly I think what this allows us to do with Miles is the biggest. Covering Miles in the slot requires specific game planning. With Miles on the inside and a legitimate target on the outside, it quickly becomes a pick your poison type scenario. I think this is part of the reason why Laurent Robinson was so successful in a lot of games. Being a 4 legitimate option on offense completely opens things up. You can either keep the safety over the top to defend against the deep threat or you can let Miles Austin roam free and rack up yards after the catch.

I think putting Austin in the slot before was more difficult because on the outside all we had was Ogletree. I think that turned out to be a major downgrade for our team. Look at what happened when Ogletree had a good game though (against the Giants). Being that 3rd receiver, he had plenty of options available to him, he just wasn't consistent. When you bump up Harris, Harris is in the slot, and Austin is outside. Not quite the same effect.

Bryant^2 - Coale


Austin^3 - Harris^3 - Beasley^4 - Coale

Williams^3 - Austin^2 - Coale

I think we have some players who can really fit a role. And I think there will be competition. Beasley and Harris are going to really compete for that backup slot role, and a position as the 4th receiver in 4 wr sets. I think Danny Coale helps himself by being able to play inside and outside, but he still falls behind Williams on the outside.

 

[Galian Beast]

..to replace Miles..who has been a dud the last two years. He's all but gone if Williams does anything and can just stay in the lineup.

:starspin RedBaLL ExPreSS:starspin

I think that

1. Being healthy
2. Working on his drops
3. Scheme

can really help Miles Austin this year. Wouldn't look at Williams necessarily replacing him anytime soon. I think that would have more to do with how everyone develops on the roster.

 

[chagus]

I think Garrett is excited for 2 reasons:

1. Will is an excellent receiver that will provide a deep threat to pull some safety coverage his way.

2. Allows Miles to play the slot more which is huge mismatch for the slot CB.

^This^

 

[Rack]

His first dropped pass, the fans will turn on him.

I will if he makes a habit of it, but I definitely won't after he drops the first one.


If you have small hands, and you know you have small hands, then you need to put in extra work to overcome that deficiency. I hope he will.

The dude has some talent, but I only expect "Spot duty" from him early in the season. Plus I'm still excited about the other young WR's on the roster (Coale, Beastley, and Harris). I haven't "turned" on those guys like others have, for no apparent reason.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Naw, not the fans who know the game.

I don't know. Crayton had some pretty reliable hands and people turned on him and absolutely hated the guy after that 3rd down drop against the Giants.

Some didn't like him because of his mouth but he was absolutely hated after that 1 drop.

 

[conner01]

As long as he has 2 hands that can grab a football, who cares what size they are.

it actually does seem to matter. most of the recievers who have been very good have had bigger hands. seems logical the bigger your hands the easier it is to catch the ball.
but i did'nt watch him much in college, did he have a problem with drops? i know he dropped some yesterday but i'm sure there was alot of nerves

 

[Prossman]

Williams will settle in and be fine. The fun thing to watch will be to see how Miles Austin responds to Williams being drafted. Williams is a direct threat to his job.