News: Inside The Cowboys: 'The Widening Of Connor Williams

[Bullflop]

Connor Williams never played for Houston — either the (college) Cougars or the (NFL) Texans. He was drafted by the Cowboys in 2018 after his junior year with the Texas Longhorns and is entering his second pro season.

More importantly, he’s an offensive G/T and has never played defense.

I made a boo-boo, switching to a commentary on Christian Covington and somehow, I had carelessly picked the wrong thread to do so. Color my face red. Talk about losing focus!

If it's possible to make up for it, let me just say I'm looking forward to seeing Connor Williams redeem himself for last year's less than impressive showing. I honestly believe he will, although it'll be comforting to actually see him proving it in live action. He's another one, aside from Covington, that I think will do himself proud.

 

[Bullflop]

I’m confused ...... Connor Williams has already played for Houston?

Nope -- I got him confused midway through talking about Covington. Connor Williams played for UT and Covington for Houston.

(It's embarrassing.) Wine can do that.

 

[xwalker]

He'll be tested. I'll be hoping his weight gain includes some sufficient strength maintenance as well. He was a stud for Houston as a rotational DT. As a rotational 3-tech, I'm sincerely hoping he'll still be the stud that he was for Houston. There likely a reason why his teammates hated to see him depart for the Cowboys. I see him as another cog in a defense that needed more cogs for their betterment. Even more good news is that he's a dedicated worker in the weight room and on the field.

Christian Covington

Lost 30 pounds.

 

[Bullflop]

Christian Covington

Lost 30 pounds.

He sure did . . . read my last 2 posts and I hope you'll understand . . . sigh.

 

[buybuydandavis]

I think he was talking about Covington. There was/is another thread about him.

There is also an article about Covington under the Williams article linked to in this thread.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

I can tell your not familiar with longhorn football.

Um, unfortinately, yes. Vince young was 20 years ago and Longhorns are perennial also fans. Face up to it.

Not with Mack Brown. They were constantly highly ranked.

Like I said, Vince and Mack are like 20 years ago.
Set some new expectations aside beating Texas Tech every year, you rubes.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Nope. And I'm a die hard Horns fan.

Get ready for 20 more years without a trophy.

 

[PAPPYDOG]

The Coppell native ended his Longhorns career and entered the NFL Draft measuring in at about 6-5 and about 296 pounds. He says he's now in the range of 320.

https://247sports.com/nfl/dallas-co...ys-The-Widening-Of-Connor-Williams-133466248/

Good News and much needed !!!!

 

[Hawkeye19]

Heard some reports from the beat writers that Connor has won the most improved player this offseason... weight gain, improved strength etc

Sounds like he has been dedicating himself and putting the work in. Doesn’t guarantee success on the field necessarily— but it would be hard to succeed if he DIDN’T put the work in and improve in these areas lol

Pulling for the kid... tons of upside

 

[Typhus]

Beat me too it. I was like did something happen to the Williams thread. Lol

Bullflop is referring to Covington, there was another thread referring to Covingtons weight loss, so bullflop just flopped the threads.

 

[Stash]

Heard some reports from the beat writers that Connor has won the most improved player this offseason... weight gain, improved strength etc

Sounds like he has been dedicating himself and putting the work in. Doesn’t guarantee success on the field necessarily— but it would be hard to succeed if he DIDN’T put the work in and improve in these areas lol

Pulling for the kid... tons of upside

I've also seen that he's been learning everything he can from Zack Martin. I don't think a young lineman could find a better role model to emulate. If Williams can somehow become half the player, we're in great shape. I'm very encouraged that Williams has one of the most important qualities for success - determination. I think this young man wants to be great and is willing to put in every bit of the work necessary to do so.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

Bullflop is referring to Covington, there was another thread referring to Covingtons weight loss, so bullflop just flopped the threads.

Ok, got you bull.

 

[Hardline]

Get ready for 20 more years without a trophy.

Maybe. Maybe not

 

[Hardline]

Isn't this old news?

Yes

 

[TwentyOne]

The Coppell native ended his Longhorns career and entered the NFL Draft measuring in at about 6-5 and about 296 pounds. He says he's now in the range of 320.

https://247sports.com/nfl/dallas-co...ys-The-Widening-Of-Connor-Williams-133466248/

The "Protein shakes will continue"

Lol.

 

[Hawkeye19]

I've also seen that he's been learning everything he can from Zack Martin. I don't think a young lineman could find a better role model to emulate. If Williams can somehow become half the player, we're in great shape. I'm very encouraged that Williams has one of the most important qualities for success - determination. I think this young man wants to be great and is willing to put in every bit of the work necessary to do so.

Agreed. I think fan expectations are unrealistic for rookies. Connor struggled some— but is far from a bust.

Takes a while for guys to develop strength, skill, and knowledge— let alone the endurance to play a longer season against superior talent.

The grind is real. As you stated— he has some great role models to emulate. I hope he takes a big step forward this season and gets to see the fruit of his labor from the offseason

 

[Stash]

Agreed. I think fan expectations are unrealistic for rookies. Connor struggled some— but is far from a bust.

Takes a while for guys to develop strength, skill, and knowledge— let alone the endurance to play a longer season against superior talent.

The grind is real. As you stated— he has some great role models to emulate. I hope he takes a big step forward this season and gets to see the fruit of his labor from the offseason

Same here.

It's easy to root for someone doing their best and putting in the work to succeed.