Mike Williams overweight and skipping workouts...

[InmanRoshi]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/weblog/index.ssf?/mtlogs/mlive_lions/archives/2006_04.html#128489

Thursday, April 06, 2006

Rogers, Williams not impressive
It's just three weeks into the 14-week off-season workout program, but sources say receivers Charles Rogers and Mike Williams have not impressed the new coaching staff.

Rogers has been attending the workouts but the coaches have been underwhelmed by his attitude and focus and the rumors of his hard-partying lifestyle won't go away. As for Williams, he didn't show up for any of the workouts last week. His agent said he left because of a "family matter.''

Williams, who is overweight and out of shape, attended the first four workouts and then took 10 days off before returning on Monday. That's not exactly the level of commitment the coaching staff is looking for.

If the receivers don't turn up the intensity and production through training camp, they can forget about winning starting positions -- they'll be fighting for roster spots.

 

[joseephuss]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/weblog/index.ssf?/mtlogs/mlive_lions/archives/2006_04.html#128489

Thursday, April 06, 2006

Rogers, Williams not impressive
It's just three weeks into the 14-week off-season workout program, but sources say receivers Charles Rogers and Mike Williams have not impressed the new coaching staff.

Rogers has been attending the workouts but the coaches have been underwhelmed by his attitude and focus and the rumors of his hard-partying lifestyle won't go away. As for Williams, he didn't show up for any of the workouts last week. His agent said he left because of a "family matter.''

Williams, who is overweight and out of shape, attended the first four workouts and then took 10 days off before returning on Monday. That's not exactly the level of commitment the coaching staff is looking for.

If the receivers don't turn up the intensity and production through training camp, they can forget about winning starting positions -- they'll be fighting for roster spots.

I guess Detroit will be drafting another wide receiver in the 1st round.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Don't let Hos see this

 

[Uh-Oh]

Detroit has to be some kind of black hole for young WR's hopes and dreams in the NFL. Even Roy Williams isn't playing like he should be with his talent.

 

[baj1dallas]

Good thing they have Scotty Vines.

 

[the kid 05]

Detroit has to be some kind of black hole for young WR's hopes and dreams in the NFL. Even Roy Williams isn't playing like he should be with his talent.

right, imagine R.W. with a young gun like Ben Cheeseburger or even our own drew bledsoe

 

[joseephuss]

Detroit has to be some kind of black hole for young WR's hopes and dreams in the NFL. Even Roy Williams isn't playing like he should be with his talent.

He is playing decent for a young receiver. Young receiver's rarely make instant impacts. His problem is that he can't stay on the field. He misses games or is limited in games due to injuries. He had the same problem in college and will continue to have the same problem.

 

[Rack]

He is playing decent for a young receiver. Young receiver's rarely make instant impacts. His problem is that he can't stay on the field. He misses games or is limited in games due to injuries. He had the same problem in college and will continue to have the same problem.

Back in the day this was correct. But with the way the rules are now, it's MUCH easier on young WRs.


That said, there are factors other then Roy Williams' abilities that have caused his somewhat ineffectiveness so far.