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Post by JonEJet on Sept 17, 2015 13:30:19 GMT -5
I was so excited when the kid fell to us. He has been nothing but impressive for a rookie.....he has filled in nicely for Sheldon. But lets be clear, he's no Sheldon.
Couple things concern me for the kid. Obviously, he the most physically gifted kid around. Size speed ect. Problem is, word he felt out of shape during the game. If you watch game film, you can see him give up on plays far too soon (watch the helicopter play)
Then most recently watching The Inside the NFL, there was a locker room shot of him. The kid looks soft. Chunky even. Granted he's just a kid, and he has a way to go. I just hope he watched JJ Watt in the HBO show. That dude is chiseled from stone. Works harder than anyone else. Wants it more. Granted you can't teach wanting to be the very best, but Williams has that type potential.
I just hope he makes the most of his ability.
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Post by Trades on Sept 17, 2015 13:45:53 GMT -5
WAY to early to tell. There is a big adjustment to getting to the pro game and the kid just played his first. Let give him some time.
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Post by jcappy on Sept 17, 2015 14:11:20 GMT -5
JJ Watt wasn't exactly huge coming out of college either To now Kid has done everything right so far, give him some time
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Post by Touchable on Sept 17, 2015 14:13:52 GMT -5
The Browns ran at Williams 3 times for 1 yard and that was with Williams matched up against Joe Thomas, the best LT in the league.
If that's Williams playing out of shape, then I can't wait to see what he's capable of in the future.
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Post by JonEJet on Sept 17, 2015 19:09:57 GMT -5
The Browns ran at Williams 3 times for 1 yard and that was with Williams matched up against Joe Thomas, the best LT in the league. If that's Williams playing out of shape, then I can't wait to see what he's capable of in the future. Sort of what i mean....hope he maximizes his ability
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Post by Hotman on Sept 17, 2015 19:25:34 GMT -5
Dude is gonna be a baller. He's already as solid as you could ask of a rookie. And talking about doing his conditioning on his own time... No reason to not like it. He basically said they practice harder in college. Part of the new rules. Can't wait to see after the bye when Sheldon joins the crew.
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Post by RobR on Sept 17, 2015 20:49:55 GMT -5
Then most recently watching The Inside the NFL, there was a locker room shot of him. The kid looks soft. Chunky even. Granted he's just a kid, and he has a way to go. I just hope he watched JJ Watt in the HBO show. That dude is chiseled from stone. Works harder than anyone else. Wants it more. Granted you can't teach wanting to be the very best, but Williams has that type potential. He just turned 21 and is still carrying babyfat. Defensive lineman as a whole normally take longer to develop so I'll give him more than one game before I start criticizing the player. After watching his tape, I'll never question his motor or heart. He wasn't my favorite pick at the time because I wanted offense, but looking back he was a no brainer.
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Post by socaljetsfan on Sept 17, 2015 21:30:27 GMT -5
It was also mentioned when he said his conditioning wasn't up to his level was because he was out for nearly a week or two with that knee injury. Gonna take a toll on the big guys when they can't do much on that knee. He'll be just fine, Sheldon and Mo have tummies as well, doesn't mean they aren't very good players. Watt is the most physical freak in the league and he's a DE, not a combo DE/DT like Leonard is.
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Post by JB1089 on Sept 17, 2015 23:15:45 GMT -5
Bowles said he's not even that worried about his conditioning. He said rookies almost always run out of gas early in their first game because their heart's racing before they even get on the field. After a game or two, he won't be losing all of that nervous energy anymore.
Also, physique is not a good way to judge conditioning/stamina. Dontari Poe plays almost as many snaps as Watt. Vince Wilfork plays (or played, I don't think Houston will use him on as many 3rd downs) more snaps than guys like Mario Williams and Cam Wake.
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