Roy L. Williams to retire as Cowboy

Avery

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Sad really - he could have been one of the greats if not for is lack of passion and a game that evolved to expose his weaknesses.

The RW vs. ST debates seem so long ago; shame that neither will see Canton.
 

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Vintage;3486346 said:
I still remember him running stride for stride with Jimmy Smith, making an incredible INT.

I have two great Roy memories.

The first is the interception return for a touchdown in the 21-20 win over the Eagles on Monday Night Football. Granted, McNabb planted the football right in his breadbasket, but it was still a great moment.

The second one was in Parcells' first season in the game against the Cardinals. I can't recall it exactly, but I know Roy put Emmitt out of the game with a monster hit that cracked his shoulder blade and then helped us get a safety later in the game.
 

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He was my favorite current Cowboy, until Romo came along. Hearing this pleases me a great deal.
 

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Too much weight, slowed him down. Think I heard last night that he had lost 20 pounds or so. As I recall from last night his hit caused Felix to fumble the ball at the goal line.
 

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vaturkey;3488879 said:
Too much weight, slowed him down. Think I heard last night that he had lost 20 pounds or so. As I recall from last night his hit caused Felix to fumble the ball at the goal line.

:hammer:
 

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vaturkey;3488879 said:
Too much weight, slowed him down. Think I heard last night that he had lost 20 pounds or so. As I recall from last night his hit caused Felix to fumble the ball at the goal line.
And he had pretty good coverage on Witten at the goal-line too.
 

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MarionBarberThe4th;3486642 said:
The whole thing was BS. I want a re-do on Roy Williams


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I miss that Roy Williams.

I've never been shy, or ashamed, of admiting that I was a huge fan of him. I loved him in college and just was thrilled when Dallas drafted him. I was still proud to have him as a Cowboy all the way till the day they cut him.
 

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vaturkey;3488879 said:
Too much weight, slowed him down. Think I heard last night that he had lost 20 pounds or so. As I recall from last night his hit caused Felix to fumble the ball at the goal line.


Yep. Playing at around 218-220 now. He caused the fumble and he had pretty solid coverage on Witten in the endzone on that third down play.

Now I dont know if that translates to him covering well all year long but I hope he does well all the same.
 

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I think it's kind of weird he'd make that proclamation before he's even mentioned he's ready to retire.

What if he goes on to play 4-5 more years and wins 2-3 SB with that one particular team, and he plays a big part in there success?

If I were a fan of that team, I'd be pretty pissed-off if he just suddenly snubs my team and its fans!
 

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Bengals S Roy Williams Wants To Retire A Dallas Cowboy

Safety Roy Williams has been a Cincinnati Bengal for a little more than a year. But he’ll consider himself a Dallas Cowboy for the rest of his life.

The Cowboys released Williams last offseason. When Jerry Jones informed the five-time Pro Bowler of the decision, the Cowboys’ owner asked if there was anything he could do for Williams.
“I want to retire as a Cowboy,” said Williams, who recalled the moment as he toured the Pro Football Hall of Fame a day before meeting his former team in the preseason opener.
Jones told Williams to consider it done. They agreed that Williams would sign a one-day contract with the Cowboys when he decided to retire, a ceremonious gesture Jones has given such players as Emmitt Smith and Larry Allen over the years.

Williams, who is entering his ninth NFL season, doesn’t know exactly when that day will come but acknowledged that the end of his career could be near.
 

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It's a nice gesture on both their parts. RW gave us a few good years so I have no problem with it.
 

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What if Roy Williams intercepts a would be game winning TD pass in the superbowl? Can't imagine him retiring a cowboy then
 

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Roy was my favorite Cowboy, after Emmitt, growing up. I started watching 'Boys games when the 5-11 saga began, so Roy was the first player I really got excited watching.

I'm glad he wants to retire a Cowboy.
 

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Wonder how this is gonna fare with Bengal fans? It would go over like a turd in the punchbowl around here if someone did that.
 

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rynochop;3491231 said:
Wonder how this is gonna fare with Bengal fans? It would go over like a turd in the punchbowl around here if someone did that.

If Cowboy fans didn’t complain how would they ever show appreciation?
 
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