DaBoys4Life;1991885 said:
Roy is the face of the dallas cowboys that why he gets some much attetion thats why JErry saying he can improve. Roy Williams has to be one of the most talked about cowboys. You make it seem as if jerry held a press confrence and the first think he said was roy needs to improve. Wade phillips said our D-line needs to improve but i don't see any flipping around trying to get rid of any of our d lineman.
Roy used to be the face of the Cowboys, but he regressed into being its behind. Roy is in his prime at a young 27 and some of you are making excuses as if he was in his mid 30s.
The truth is he has lost his aggression and confidence and seems to be holding back when playing. He won't hit or tackle with the impact and accuracy as he once did. Coming into the NFL he was regarded as average in coverage but now he is a disaster. He wanted to play closer to the line of scrimmage, frequently got his wish, and underachieved last year.
He blitzes like a turtle wearing slippery Nikes. From an impact standpoint he seemingly has gotten worse after landing a new contract. Not only does the fat and happy description fit him, but also add timid to the formula.
This is a guy who as a rule doesn't consistently study film of the opponent, whose answer is "sue me" for bad performances and has stated that football is not his primary interest. The money he and his agent negotiated with the Cowboys was for the return of the dynamic player he once was, just a few years ago. He truly failed to deliver on his new contract.
Remember Roy Williams was a Top 10 first round draft pick. He should be actually getting better with experience instead of getting worse. Both Parcells and Phillips headed top assistant coordinator and coaching staffs in the NFL. Neither has stopped Roy from hemorraghing.
This is all on Roy. His lack of ineffectiveness, and his liablity has contributed to this defense underachieving in some aspects of their play. He is not the only defensive player with issues but again we are talking about an extremely well paid, top draft pick who at least played to his abilities in the first 3 years of his career.
You want further proof besides chatter from disillusioned knowledgeable fans. Read articles and you will find not only the media but respected analysts and opposing players making similar comments.
I remember the endorsements that came Roy's way when he came into the league and lived up to his reputation. That has pretty much disappeared hasn't it.
Roy the individual off the field is a great and giving person. Roy the football player seems to be ambivalent, passive, conflicted and at times timid. I would have preferred he retired rather than take Jerry's money under false pretenses or lack of effort.
I really hope Campo can turn him around some way, some how. A focused dynamic Roy would help make this defense become so much more dominant and threatening. The only reason Roy is still here is because the salary cap sucking money is keeping him from being traded or cut.
