Wide Receiver to Watch: Roydell Williams
by Kevin Ewoldt on Jul 28, 2010 12:00 PM EDT
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Roydell probably would have won a starting spot on Zorn's squad last year if he hadn't broken his finger in training camp. Zorn had spoke highly of him until then, and now he is back fighting for a spot. Williams shattered Tulane and Conference USA's career TD reception record with 35 TDs. In the NFL, he eventually made the 3rd year jump to a solid WR (holy sh!t it can happen) in 2007 after the Titans drafted him in the 4th round. Early in the 2008 playoffs, he broke his right ankle and struggled after that. Roydell filed a grievance against the Titans after he said they rushed him back (giving him shots to the ankles) and releasing him immediately after they realized he couldn't play.
Sounds like a mess, but he seems to be recovered now. He has great hands and runs crisp routes. Definitely one to keep an eye on.
Stats after the jump...
| Career Stats | |||||||||||||||
| Season | Team | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | |||||||||||
| G | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FUM | Lost | ||
| 2007 | Tennessee Titans | 16 | 14 | 55 | 719 | 13.1 | 48 | 4 | 2 | -17 | -8.5 | -6 | 0 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | Tennessee Titans | 14 | 0 | 8 | 121 | 15.1 | 20 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2005 | Tennessee Titans | 10 | 2 | 21 | 299 | 14.2 | 50T | 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| TOTAL | 84 | 1,139 | 13.6 | 50 | 6 | 2 | -17 | -8.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Tidbit: He was drafted in the 5th round of the 2000 MLB draft by the Cincinnati Reds.
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that’s some watered down talent
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
Roydell Williams
Sounds good. I always wondered why everybody ignored him. He was cut late last year – a year when the Skins thought DT and MK (and MM) would shine. Maybe this year. We need somebody.
While Roydell made a good showing in the 2009 preseason
it has been awhile since he competed in regular season NFL games (2007). That year he was one of the best Titans receivers. These are high school numbers: 4.51 in the 40-yard dash, 38 inch vertical jump. At 6-1 he can compete with a lot of DBs. Yet he will have to win a spot in training camp over the other 10 WRs. He has had more success in the NFL than the 2008 2nd rd. draft picks.
This offense is so wide receiver friendly
We are taking 11 receivers to camp? I like our chances of breaking camp with a set of guys who can get it done with McNabb.
Roydell seems like a good receiver to have around
But I think this 3rd year breakout talk, again, should give a lot of hope for DT and MK. If Roydell comes in, works hard, he is definitely a good looking 3rd receiver. Obviously, him missing so much NFL game time isn’t good, but if he is in the same or better condition then his 2007 season, he should definitely make the team, and look at a legit shot.
On another note, I really hope MK has put on a little more speed, because he is dealing with a pretty competitive group of wideouts for his spot on the depth chart. He could be as high as 3rd but also could get cut.
Yeah, I feel confident in Shanahan picking the right WR corps
If MK isn’t getting it done, give more practice reps and PT to Roydell or someone else.
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
MK - put on a little more speed?
How does he do that?
imagine the money
we’ll save on not having to pay trainers to keep him in shape
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
PFT is reporting that Malcom Kelly is feeling tightness in his hamstring during Hell Week
Though, they call tightness in the hamstring an injury.
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