Roy Williams Interview - Doesn't take Blame for Santana Moss TDs

by KevinE on Jul 24, 2009 9:57 AM EDT in Interviews Comment 6 comments

Newly-signed free agent Cincinnati Bengals safety Roy Williams. Williams had gone to five pro bowls during his seven seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

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The excellent writer over at fatpickled.com just posted an interview with former Cowboys Safety, Roy Williams. Some highlights:

FP: The "horse collar" rule is sometimes called the "Roy Williams" rule. Is that fair? Is it legal in your book...what's your take?

RW: The horse collar is a rule and I have to play within the rules. Is it fair? I'll just say this... I'm an old school player when it comes to football. I watch Jack Tatum, Ronnie Lott, Steve Atwater. And you're always taught to bring him down by any means necessary.

FP: OK, a couple questions for the Redskin fan in me. What players on the Skins did you enjoy playing against/admire the most? Did you get a chance to befriend Sean Taylor before his death?

RW: Redskins...yes I had a chance to meet and talk with Sean at the Pro Bowl, we've seen the bad boy image, on the football field, but he was actually a good guy, family man. I liked Sean a lot, sad to see him go. I actually had a sticker with his number on my shoulder pads...I think it's still on my shoulder pads.

FP: Week 2 of the 2005 season, the Cowboys are beating the Skins 13-0 with less than 4 minutes to go. Mark Brunell teams up with Santana Moss for 2 long bombs to win the game. What are your thoughts and comments looking back?

RW: As far as the Santana it's so in the past, and I would say this, it wasn't my man. I was playing the defense, how it was supposed to be played. And I caught the heat for it cause I was the safety, and people think it was my play to make and it wasn't. And that's the play people hold on to still to this day, saying I can't cover...not cool, but its life.

The horse collar reply is absurd. Players are tearing their knees on that play and you're still defending it as 'old school.' Give me a break.

The first of the 2 Santana Moss touchdowns Roy could be right, but the fact is he never even looked over to that side. The second touchdown he is chasing Tana...seems like a fail to me. I mean, you're holding a lead at the end of the game. What excuse can you POSSIBLY have for letting a wide receiver get behind you?

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As far as I see it

The first was not his fault. The guy covering Santan (can’t tell who it is) got beaten really late in that route and Roy tried his best to get over there but simply didn’t have the time… It happens. The second, though, Santana was clearly his man, and he got beaten badly. Thanks for posting the video, though. That Sean Taylor hit still brightens my day.

ESPN: "Don't take it so hard, Lebron. Everybody gets dunked on."
Me: "I never have, punk."

by kseandoyle on Jul 24, 2009 10:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The video simply never gets old

by KevinE on Jul 24, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I was at the 2006 game

next to an obnoxious Cowboys fan… Got right in his face during the blocked field goal and for the rest of the time thereafter… That was the best game (of any sport) that I’ve ever been to.

ESPN: "Don't take it so hard, Lebron. Everybody gets dunked on."
Me: "I never have, punk."

by kseandoyle on Jul 24, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs