Video: The 'Entire' Roy Williams Interview - 7/12/09

[dcfanatic]

don't do that again

I hate that guy, he's still stuck in 1995

btw, doesn't anyone think he looks like one of those singing raisens from back in the day?

Do what?

 

[dcfanatic]

It's obvious that this one reporter asked him questions in a jovial, harmless way and he was just giving him a polite heads up.

The reporter even asked if he could ask the first question, clearly not trying to step on Roy's toes or ask him questions that might get him riled up. Roy replied with a blah blah answer about how he's just happy to play for the cowboys and felt the need to spontaneously qualify the answer with a reason just out of respect for this one reporter.

And he's actually not really shooting the enemy. If he was, the interview would've ended one minute into it or wouldn't have occurred at all.

Here's how I see it:

Old Roy answer: this offseason's been great, have just been inviting Romo over to play xbox, telling him how cute his girlfriend is, bringing him some good old Texas meals but not giving him too much so he doesn't get fat..............

New Roy answer: I'm just happy to be playing for the Dallas Cowboys

Nothing really to see hear from my perspective.

So now you are leaving out the 'new Roy' part where he says the 'media twists his words around and that they turn what he says into something that portrays him into something he's not'?

You make no sense and you sound like a complete homer looking to avoid the topic altogether.

At least other people are acknowledging what the man actually said.

You want to leave out 2 minutes from the video like we can't see or hear for ourselves, lol.

:laugh1:

 

[dcfanatic]

Actually, what you don't get is that he said he's gonna speak to them in a MONOTONE all year. As in, just give PC answers, not shunning them altogether. This is why I feel that there's nothing to see here.

I don't know why it's so wrong to let the media know you will speak less like Marty B and more like Romo due to the situation where you find yourself now-being under the critical microscope.

Because it makes you look like you can't handle the media pressure.

Let the pressure of facing the Skins, Eagles and Giants get to him.

Do not let the media pressure get to you though.

:bang2: :bang2: :bang2:

 

[dcfanatic]

True that!

But I don't see any way any one can look at all that's been said about him this offseason and think he's gotten a fair shake. From our ex-players to the media, it's been one negatively critical thing after the other.

What pisses me off the most is how they present his stats without ever mentioning the injury factor. I've read multiple stories that say he's declined in the last 2 season since his probowl season of 2006.

Really? They show 1,310 yards, 7 TDs and then show 838 yards and 5 TDs in 2007. Nobody ever shows that he 2006 was the only season he's played all 16 games and that even his rookie season, when most wide outs struggle, he had 817 yards in 14 games.

His numbers in 2007, extrapolated to 16 games, would come out to 1,117 yards and 7 TDs. Not too shabby.

To me, last season was a write off and I'm ready to give him a chance to show himself this season. His rookie season and 2006 are plenty enough proof to me that he can get it done.

Where in the rule books does it say anyone is owed a 'fair shake'?

Just because you want him to get one doesn't mean he's going to get one.

And if he doesn't then he has to deal with it as a professional athlete who is being paid big bucks.

Not start acting defensive and looking to battle with the media.

We just went down that road and it hurt the team.

 

[ctalker]

It's football. I ain't worried about the media getting into RW's head. Actually, I think it could be additional motivation at worse which would be good. He's no rookie. Once then real hittin and competition starts, I believe Roy will be more than fine and these types of stories will go away.

Just off season drama because he didn't step in from day one and light it up like many fans wanted, although, many informed football fans wouldn't of had this expectation.

 

[rkell87]

It's football. I ain't worried about the media getting into RW's head. Actually, I think it could be additional motivation at worse which would be good. He's no rookie. Once then real hittin and competition starts, I believe Roy will be more than fine and these types of stories will go away.

Just off season drama because he didn't step in from day one and light it up like many fans wanted, although, many informed football fans wouldn't of had this expectation.

i agree i never expected him to do anything last year because learning a new pro offense is extremly diffacult and qb wr chemistry and timing is built its not playground football a wide open receiver is about .15 seconds difference from the db timing is everything in the nfl and a wr cant just come in mid season and make an impact, neither can a qb, a running back might but thats about it.

 

[Alexander]

It's football. I ain't worried about the media getting into RW's head.

You should. It looks like they already have. He simply talks too much about his interactions with them for it to not be a concern.

Just off season drama because he didn't step in from day one and light it up like many fans wanted, although, many informed football fans wouldn't of had this expectation.

Informed football fans should have the expectation if they have paid attention to his whole career and don't buy into the hype he's had since day one. The doubt about Williams wasn't just a product of last season. He's been inconsistent and injured his entire professional career. It was unrealistic to expect him to light it up from day one in a new offense, but I don't think anyone expected the alarming lack of production. One touchdown reception was certainly not an expectation.

 

[burmafrd]

DC the fact that you don't think everyone should get a fair shake says more about you then it does him.
If the media was even remotely competent and in any way worth more then a bucket of warm camel piss that is what they would do.
And from your posts in the last year you seem to consider yourself part of the media and frankly I think you act like one.
I do not blame Roy at all for being defensive. He has A right to feel that way. Whether you think so or not means nothing.

If I were him I would not say word one to them all year long.

 

[CIWhitefish]

I hate to try to guess what someone is thinking or their motivation. Truth is we have no clue what effect if any the 'media' really has on Roy on the field, where it counts. Since that box has been opened however I'll give an opinon.

Some people, myself included, hate it when people think something about them that is not true. For me it's a major peeve. I will go out of my way to make sure whoever it is knows the truth. Let's say for the sake of arguement that Roy is the same way. In his situation it would be exponentially worse because everyone's opinion of him is broadcast, unlike the normal workplace.

You can only defend yourself for so long before it gets tiresome. If it was me I'd be doing the same thing as Roy. I would try to say oh this isn't true and that's not accurate but after the same questions over and over it's enough. For me it's more of a motivating factor as well because if I believe someone holds an opinion of me that I know is not right I will try to prove them wrong.

I'm not saying any of this is true. What I am saying is I can relate to the situation and know I would do pretty much the same thing he is doing based on my personality type. The NFL as well as rest of the country is full of different personalities who would react differently, not wrong, different.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Ugh. There was nothing wrong with what was said, or how it was handled, in this interview.

I swear these guys really should just stop talking, all together, with anyone. If they say something they get blasted by fans for talking to much and told they should just shut up and play. Then a player makes it clear he's going to just shut up and play and now all the sudden he's doing something the Cowboys don't need heading into training camp.

I can't wait for this stupid offseason to be over.

 

[Idgit]

Ugh. There was nothing wrong with what was said, or how it was handled, in this interview.

I swear these guys really should just stop talking, all together, with anyone. If they say something they get blasted by fans for talking to much and told they should just shut up and play. Then a player makes it clear he's going to just shut up and play and now all the sudden he's doing something the Cowboys don't need heading into training camp.

I can't wait for this stupid offseason to be over.

+1. No, wait. +2.

 

[superpunk]

You should. It looks like they already have. He simply talks too much about his interactions with them for it to not be a concern.

How could it ever possibly be a concern?

Between the lines media interaction doesn't mean a thing. The media "being in Roy's head" isn't going to make him run incorrect routes or drop critical third down passes.

I mean really. In what possible way could Roy's interaction with the media affect his play on the field? Unless he's thinking about Erin Andrews while Red Jesus is diagramming plays on the sideline, I can't see the actual ramifications of this.

 

[CIWhitefish]

How could it ever possibly be a concern?

Between the lines media interaction doesn't mean a thing. The media "being in Roy's head" isn't going to make him run incorrect routes or drop critical third down passes.

I mean really. In what possible way could Roy's interaction with the media affect his play on the field? Unless he's thinking about Erin Andrews while Red Jesus is diagramming plays on the sideline, I can't see the actual ramifications of this.

You are right on here. Fans tend to think that if a player talks about anything but football it's a distraction. We assume that if something is talked about enough it's a distraction in the locker room too. Truth is we don't really know.

 

[Alexander]

How could it ever possibly be a concern?

Between the lines media interaction doesn't mean a thing. The media "being in Roy's head" isn't going to make him run incorrect routes or drop critical third down passes.

That wasn't my point. The poster stated he wasn't concerned about the media getting under his skin. From what I see, it is too late. He's already defensive about himself.

Ultimately, no it doesn't make him drop a pass. But it may result in a lack of focus where he's more concerned about making a splash to make big plays and prove people wrong than he is doing the little things he needs to do to help the team win. I have seen players pushing too hard make even more mistakes they would if they were loafing.

He just needs to relax and not worry about the press. If this vow of silence is his way to deal with it, more power to him. I just think he's given the criticisms too much credence. If he was truly confident about his abilities, he wouldn't need to keep acknowledging them.

 

[ctalker]

You should. It looks like they already have. He simply talks too much about his interactions with them for it to not be a concern.



Informed football fans should have the expectation if they have paid attention to his whole career and don't buy into the hype he's had since day one. The doubt about Williams wasn't just a product of last season. He's been inconsistent and injured his entire professional career. It was unrealistic to expect him to light it up from day one in a new offense, but I don't think anyone expected the alarming lack of production. One touchdown reception was certainly not an expectation.

I just expect that this will be a non-issue by end of training camp. For one, I guess/hope there will be better stories than this to report on by then. Not going to let the media get to my head in the meantime and let me get concerned about this issue.

I have also watched RW dominate, even in a place like Detroit! I happen to believe he will step up and be the player he can be, now that he is in a better environment. Maybe I am just a 'glass is half-full kind of guy'. I just believe certain environments do not bring out the best in individuals, whereas, they can shine under different circumstances.

I just don't under estimate the relationship between a QB & WR necessary for success in the NFL as it is such a team sport. I honestly had very low expectations for RW last year given the circumstances. Some positions can make a quick impact and some not, the WR being a not at mid-season.

 

[superpunk]

That wasn't my point. The poster stated he wasn't concerned about the media getting under his skin. From what I see, it is too late. He's already defensive about himself.

Who cares? was kind of the point I was trying to make, there.

If it's not going to affect his play in any meaningful way, is there any reason to fret?

*made this post just so I could use the word 'fret'*

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Just watched this, and wow, this has to be the biggest tempest in a teapot ever.

Roy says he's not going to say much and is only going to give bland, Bull Durham-type answers to the media all year... So what? Haven't tons of fans asked for just that? Of course they have.

As for the media putting a target on him, he already has a target on his back. So how will this change things? I haven't seen anyone put a target on Marion Barber for not talking.

Also, how can anyone Roy is remotely comparable to TO because of this? TO was a career attention ***** who loved the media. Roy seems to want to stay out of it and just play football.

Finally, I seriously doubt there were any conditions set up before this interview. This was done by an Austin TV station, where Roy was a college hero. It's no surprise he got softball questions -- not many smaller college markets are in the business of barbecuing former players when they come back home for an appearance.

 

[dcfanatic]

DC the fact that you don't think everyone should get a fair shake says more about you then it does him.

It's called living it the real world.

I think some people were asleep all last season, lol.

 

[Idgit]

It's called living it the real world.

I think some people were asleep all last season, lol.

Just a side note, but somebody with some technical aptitude needs to develop a dcfanatic dialectizer. Like the one they did with for the Swedish chef. Needs to insert 'lol' and laughing and headbanging smileys into a posts in a more or less random manner.

An occassional Wade-rant and an indignant defensive outburst or two would be cool, too, but not really necessary. Bork! Bork! Bork!

 

[burmafrd]

A reporter should be all about making sure both sides of a story are told (if there is another side- serial killers and the like are one sided for sure)
and should be fair. Edward R. Morrow wrote a book about how to be a reporter. The fact that 90% + of all media types TODAY are total slime bags, hacks, ****** and otherwise dog dung should not matter.
Not surprising that no media types (including the one in this thread) do not see it that way. Not surprising at all.