When Connor was drafted, the Cowboy's starting offensive line included three 1st team All Pros.
Think about that....
A 1st team All Pro is the player considered the best at his position in the league. This means the Cowboys had three offensive linemen who were considered the best at their position...in the league.
And then there was La'el Collins, a player that was considered a top ten pick had it not been for the circumstances we are all aware of. It was noted by many analysts that, prior to 2020, he was on the verge of playing at a Pro Bowl level.
So in 2018, The Cowboys draft Connor Williams who, as a rookie, is set to back up Joe Looney, who had previous experience as a starting LG for the Cowboys.
Those plans change when we learn about Frederick's medical issue and inability to play the season. Looney is switched to center and a rookie starts on a O-line squad considered elite in this league. All eyes are on him.
Its only natural for fans look at Connor and compare his ability with his teammates. It's even fair to admit he is the line's weakest link. However, who wouldn't be? Compared to previous lineups, he would have to be the second coming of Larry Allen's rookie season to be considered worthy of comparison
Now flash to the last part of the 2020 season. Fredericks is gone, then La'el is out. Tyron lasts 2 starts. Even Martin's streak is broken after ten starts.
It gets worse. The backup tackle, Cam Erving, started the season on injured reserve, ended the season on injured reserve. Joe Looney goes down after four games and doesn't return for another four games. he is replaced in the lineup by rookie 4th round draft pick Tyler Biadasz.
In the end, the starters are Brandon Knight, Terrence Steele, Connor McGovern, Joe Looney and Connor Williams who go on a three game winning streak before losing to the Giants to end the season.
Connor Williams was the only offensive player for the Cowboys to start every regular season game in 2020. The guy who was the weak link for the previous two seasons was the anchor for the Cowboys O-line in 2020.
Now he is the 16th ranked guard in a league of 64 starting guards. That's top 25%.
This just in....Connor Williams does not suck. However, understand, not sucking doesn't mean All Pro, which was the level he was being compared to by some Cowboy fans.