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Throwback Thursday: Cowboys Offensive Tackle With Attitude - Erik Williams
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016/2/11/10962730/throwback-thursday-erik-williams
Erik Williams entered the NFL via the third round of the 1991 draft. The powerful and dominating offensive lineman was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with one of the selections obtained from the trade that sent Steve Walsh to New Orleans. Williams saw only limited action during his rookie season, but once he moved beyond that point it was obvious that the franchise had chosen well in taking the former NAIA All American.
1992 marked the beginning of what was a successful career for Williams. He earned the starting spot at right tackle for the Cowboys, allowing the team to move Nate Newton to the left guard position. Big E quickly established a reputation for himself as one of the game's top offensive linemen because he brought an attitude to his work that few linemen ever do. Williams did not just beat his man on a consistent basis, he routinely dominated some of the best in the game. It was a dominating performance against Hall of Famer Reggie White during the 1992 season that first brought Williams the acclaim that his efforts deserved, starting with Offensive Player of the Week honors for shutting down the great pass rusher.
His coming out party was not a fluke. Erik Williams continued to exert his will on opposing defenses week after week. Pro Bowl and first team All Pro recognition was soon to be headed his way as the Cowboys returned to prosperity behind the offensive line that he helped to anchor. By the time his career had wound to a close, Williams had been a three time All Pro selection and he had made four trips to Hawaii for the sport's version of an all star contest. He had more than earned the respect of those against whom he lined up against on a weekly basis...
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016/2/11/10962730/throwback-thursday-erik-williams
Erik Williams entered the NFL via the third round of the 1991 draft. The powerful and dominating offensive lineman was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with one of the selections obtained from the trade that sent Steve Walsh to New Orleans. Williams saw only limited action during his rookie season, but once he moved beyond that point it was obvious that the franchise had chosen well in taking the former NAIA All American.
1992 marked the beginning of what was a successful career for Williams. He earned the starting spot at right tackle for the Cowboys, allowing the team to move Nate Newton to the left guard position. Big E quickly established a reputation for himself as one of the game's top offensive linemen because he brought an attitude to his work that few linemen ever do. Williams did not just beat his man on a consistent basis, he routinely dominated some of the best in the game. It was a dominating performance against Hall of Famer Reggie White during the 1992 season that first brought Williams the acclaim that his efforts deserved, starting with Offensive Player of the Week honors for shutting down the great pass rusher.
His coming out party was not a fluke. Erik Williams continued to exert his will on opposing defenses week after week. Pro Bowl and first team All Pro recognition was soon to be headed his way as the Cowboys returned to prosperity behind the offensive line that he helped to anchor. By the time his career had wound to a close, Williams had been a three time All Pro selection and he had made four trips to Hawaii for the sport's version of an all star contest. He had more than earned the respect of those against whom he lined up against on a weekly basis...
