Why Eagles Passed On WR Roy Williams... Not A Good WR

[TellerMorrow34]

Yeah just like they didn't want TO because he wasn't a good reciever either. I'm not saying that RW is anything like TO, not saying that at all, but Philly writers have a history of saying really stupid things like this.

 

[bbgun]

Don Banks: Dallas overpaid

• In the short run, meaning between now and the end of their 2008 regular season, the Cowboys' acquisition of receiver Roy Williams will pay some dividends for Dallas. But in the span of time, the trade won't be judged a long-term success or be identified as one of the key moments in the Cowboys' return to Super Bowl form -- if and when that ever occurs.

This wasn't a fate-of-the-franchise-altering Herschel Walker deal in reverse, but Dallas simply gave up too much for a fifth-year player who has shown flashes of dominance, but nowhere near enough to warrant surrendering a large chunk of its 2009 draft for: first, third and sixth-round picks.

Williams' career will be reinvigorated by escaping the losing atmosphere of Detroit for the chance to win in Dallas, and he'll have his moments where he'll be the play-making force that inspired the Lions to choose him so high in 2004's first round. But there won't be a Randy Moss-to-New England or even Terrell Owens-to-Philadelphia or Dallas level impact made by Williams. And the Cowboys paid as if there would be, even if they were only shopping for a No. 2 complementary receiver for Owens at this point

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

if they'd have got him, it would have been because of their astute scouting dept knowing about his unrealized potential.

They didnt get him because he didnt want to sign a deal there.

Soooooo true.

poor eagles. first we steal TO and now Williams. They sure act like a scorned lover.

:suxiggle:
:tongue:

Soooooo true.

Exactly a few football related terms that will never be used;

Super Bowl Champions, Philadelphia Eagles.

Eagles Hall Of Fame Wide Reciever.

Add the Philadelphia Phillies to that list. They will get beat down in WS.

 

[jterrell]

Guess their right, I would much rather have Hank Baskett, Reggie Brown, and Kevin Curtis.

Not only that but I am sure they are glad they got rid of T.O. I mean who wants to go to Super Bowls anyway... surely that was a lowlight for them....

Eagles mediots are even dumber than ours and that is saying something.

 

[AdamJT13]

nowhere near enough to warrant surrendering a large chunk of its 2009 draft for: first, third and sixth-round picks.

That's not a "large chunk" of our draft. Never mind that we got a pick back -- would he call it a "large chunk" if it was just a first and a third?

We still have far more picks than necessary, even after the draft. Several of them probably will end up as pieces of trades, either for players, better picks or future picks.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

I am reminded about the fable of the sour cakes.

 

[Doomsday101]

Dallas did over pay for Roy Williams. Okay, now that we are past that. He is a very good receiver. He is better than Crayton, Austin and Hurd. That means that he will improve an already potent offense. It means that he will change the way defenses defend the Cowboys offense. The same would have been true had he gone to Philly or any other team that may be labeled a contender.

I agree however I was happy we were not talking 2 #1's as we did in the Galloway trade but none the less we paid a steep price for Williams. In the end I think we will see a very talented WR in Williams coming to a very talented team in Dallas where Williams I believe will show himself better than he has in Det. he is back home and will have the oppertunity to play with a legit QB something he has not had in Det.

 

[Mash]

Isnt the only time the Eagles made it to the SB was when....this cancer of a player like TO was on their team?

What has Chemistry won Reid? The Trophy case is still bare.

 

[HighTechDave]

which one.... :laugh2:

lol, good one

 

[shnagy]

Don Banks: Dallas overpaid

nowhere near enough to warrant surrendering a large chunk of its 2009 draft for: first, third and sixth-round picks.

We couldn't have gotten a receiver as good as RW in the 1st round where we will(should) be picking at. Also, who cares about the 3rd and 6th round picks? We still have picks in those rounds. The chances of finding an impact player in those rounds is significantly less than in the first two rounds. Yes, I think we overpaid a bit, but I don't think we will miss those picks.

Roy should be able to take the pressure off of Owens and Witten now. I think the redzone offense will be potent now. Also, Romo won't have to hold onto the ball forever like he did against the Cards.

 

[FCBarca]

A spin/snow job even Tony Snow would be proud of

 

[dmq]

Lets say a guy like Roy Williams was sitting again at the 7th pick in the draft next year. What would it cost for us to move up to that pick from where we will probably draft?

 

[MONT17]

This guy should talk to that Raider fan who comes on here. If Randy Moss didn't become all world last year Jerry could have gotten him for a 2cd! Oh well still a great trade for 08.

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

DeSean Jackson will have as many 1,000-yard seasons as Williams after this year and he's only a rookie. You're ignorance astounds me.
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From: SHUFF, VINCE CTR DFAS
Sent: Thu 10/16/2008 2:05 PM
To: Brookover, Bob
Subject: You're an Idiot....


To say that any of the Eagles can hold Roy Williams jock, shows your
pathetic homerism....
Dweeb...

Vince M. Shuff
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DFAS - Indianapolis COL, 203A
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FAX 317-510-5430


Spam this clown at bbrookover@phillynews.com.

 

[TNCowboy]

The thread title says that it indicates he's not a good WR, but the article says that he is.

A good WR, with the potential to be great.

I don't see how anyone can argue with that analysis of RW.

 

[Boysboy]

The thread title says that it indicates he's not a good WR, but the article says that he is.

A good WR, with the potential to be great.

I don't see how anyone can argue with that analysis of RW.

IF the Eagles had acquired him instead, Brookover would be foaming at the mouth. He wouldn't be saying all this, "Roy's just a merely good WR" crap like he is now.

 

[Boysboy]

They showed signs of not being as cheap last season by signing Samuels.

Yes-ONCE in awhile they break the bank on someone-but this is WELL after they give their in-house players bargain-basement deals that are too good to refuse initially...only to leave them $20m under the cap which gives them luxury to sign a big FA once in a blue moon(i.e. Jevon Kease).

And Asante was a boneheaded signing to begin with-they already have Lito, Sheldon, and their CB depth includes alot of young guys with alot of potential. Not to mention too Lito is unhappy over his current contract-giving Samuels this boatload only fuels the fire.

Pt being they should have broke the bank almost immediately on Randy Moss or another stud WR available.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

Philly is the same place that said Owens was done with when they finally got rid of him. He's only had the most receiving TD's in the league since 2006. I kind of look at this as a great thing. If Philly isn't high on him, then he MUST be great.





YAKUZA

 

[Boysboy]

Philly is the same place that said Owens was done with when they finally got rid of him. He's only had the most receiving TD's in the league since 2006. I kind of look at this as a great thing. If Philly isn't high on him, then he MUST be great.





YAKUZA

I'm surprised Philly didn't make a move on Gonzo, why? Their WRs may not be as bad as people say, but their TEs *blow*(LJ Smith *sucks*).

Not having a decent TE will hurt them even more.

 

[aikemirv]

If we end up having a pick around 20 then it will be questionable that we may have paid too much. If we have a pick in the 28-32 range then the 1st rounder is the only thing of significance to me.