Roy Williams to Philly?

[Primetime0201]

Source: All Sports Philadelphia.
Apparently, the Lions' motivation for making this deal is because Roy Williams is in the final year of his contract and is expected to sign elsewhere after this season. Plus, he's coming off an injury. The Lions figured they should at least get some value for him if he's going to end up walking after the season anyway.

This move would give Calvin Johnson the opportunity to shine at the #1 spot and Reggie Brown could be a solid #2 for the team. Then, with Shaun McDonald in the slot (943 yards, 6 TDs last season), the Lions won't be beating themselves up over the loss of Williams.

McDonald actually had a better year, statistically, than Williams: Williams had 836 yards and 5 TDs, but his season came to an end in week 13 because of an injury. Although the Eagles are definitely the winners in this trade, I can understand the Lions' reasoning behind the move.

 

[AmishCowboy]

Rumor around here is their offer is Reggie Brown and a 4th.

 

[Hoofbite]

Theres so much BS floating around. The other day "supposedly" the Lions were wanting to keep Roy Williams.

I think its clear they would love to keep him but know the reality of the situation. He doesn't want to be in Detriot, he doesn't want to be in Philly. He wants to be in Texas and thats all there is to it.

I for one, would love it.

 

[dmq]

Didn't Reggie just sign an extension? That would be a big cap hit. Plus, why would Roy agree to go to a team that is just plain cheap?

 

[DawnOfANewD]

Did the Lions forget they have Mike Furrey too?

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

So, if the Lions have all of these WRs and are trading away a WR, why then would they trade for another WR? That doesn't make sense to me. If your going to trade for a player, you should trade for a player you need and the Lions have needs.

 

[Nors]

Shaun "lil mac" McDonald in the slot (943 yards, 6 TDs last season

This was the guy we whiffed on -

 

[Beast_from_East]

Source: All Sports Philadelphia.
Apparently, the Lions' motivation for making this deal is because Roy Williams is in the final year of his contract and is expected to sign elsewhere after this season. Plus, he's coming off an injury. The Lions figured they should at least get some value for him if he's going to end up walking after the season anyway.

This move would give Calvin Johnson the opportunity to shine at the #1 spot and Reggie Brown could be a solid #2 for the team. Then, with Shaun McDonald in the slot (943 yards, 6 TDs last season), the Lions won't be beating themselves up over the loss of Williams.

McDonald actually had a better year, statistically, than Williams: Williams had 836 yards and 5 TDs, but his season came to an end in week 13 because of an injury. Although the Eagles are definitely the winners in this trade, I can understand the Lions' reasoning behind the move.

Roy wants to play in Texas, he has said it a million times. All of this is just rumors, Roy to Philly, now Samuel to Philly, who is next that is going to Philly?

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Is there any solid, actual, evidence of this trade being in the works on something other than a Philly newspaper?