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That would be extremely disappointing. We don't need any more feckin RTs.
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Two things, first- the Lions have a fan board?
Yup, using a 7th for a scrub convinced me.
I wanted him a few years ago for the Crumpler role, which is basically that of an offensive lineman who can catch if he's left uncovered. If we project him there now, then that makes him a candidate for the spot that most people assume will go to Hoomanawanui.
At tackle...I don't know. The Pats have a clear top 4, each of which could be considered a lock to some and a trade/cut candidate to others. If you told me that Williams was definitely brought in to play only tackle and didn't tell me which of the other four he was replacing, then my completely uninformed guess would be that Cannon's injury was the deciding factor. We all hope that's not the case, but may not get any kind of answer on that front for a while.
and he can catch. Jumbo package comingThe Patriots like to use Fleming as an extra blocker on running plays. Maybe, Williams will
replace him and is a better blocker in this capacity.
Let's hope it's a 7th round pick.
Perhaps some recent praise from Lombardi will result in an expanded role for one of Riddick's 2013 draft mates, offensive tackle Michael Williams.
"He's really been playing well," Lombardi (Lions' OC) said of the former seventh-round pick. "If I was going to pick a most improved (player), maybe he's the guy that I would pick."
Williams said last week he feels like he's reaching a point where he's figured out his new position, and he's done much better in one-on-one drills this year than in camp last year. Though there's still work to be done, Lombardi said Williams has improved on "everything."
"Just the way he sets, the quickness he's getting off the ball, the urgency he gets to his landmarks," Lombardi said. "Just a lot of technical things."
YES! He was a binkie of mine before he was drafted, super pumped about this!
and he can catch. Jumbo package coming
I think it would be more than just a power running game. It would be a power running game with 3 or more potential 6'5"+ receiving targets. Image a single back goal line with , Gronk, Chandler, Solder and Williams on each end of the line. Pats red zone offense looks like it's going to be sick this year.Sometimes the coach brings players in to create competition where he sees it slacking off a bit. Who knows what he's seeing/thinking?
I have been wondering how he was going to respond to the emergence of "nickel as normal." How many teams are acquiring defensive talent, and spending time in practice, preparing to defend a power running game? He generally seems to be a year ahead of everyone else in adjusting to the trends.
Of course, as soon as the Pats accomplish something with it, the League will pass rules against it. And have the refs stand over the ball to delay the snap while the opposing defensive coaches try to figure out how to respond.