Relax Dallas Fans; Roy Williams Isn’t Turning Into T.O.

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There was a section on MSN.com about Roy Williams possibly being another Terrell Owens which we can all sum up in a few words like selfish, whiny, and destructive.

The quotes given were taken from a direct article by Tom Orsborn on mysanantonio.com

Roy Williams said, “I’m the No. 1 receiver, but things are just going No. 2’s way.”

Immediately, one could think that he is complaining about the ball not being thrown to him, but that isn’t the case here.

This rumor here needs to be blown into tiny little pieces before ESPN starts acting unprofessional and reporting this junk, and I will start preparing my TNT right now.

For one thing, couldn’t the statement mean that things are working for Miles Austin instead of Miles Austin is getting the ball more than him?

Roy Williams has not been the productive receiver that he was in Detroit, and that is disappointing, considering Dallas traded a first, a third, and a sixth round draft pick for Roy Williams and a seventh round pick.

I think that was has happened with the lack of production between Williams and Romo is a series of accidents and miscues between the quarterback and the wide receiver.

Passing is all about timing. It isn’t like the Madden games, where you just press the button and the ball goes directly to the receiver accurately.

The receiver has to know the routes, has to know the passer’s tendencies, and vice-versa.

Roy Williams frustratingly said that the balls aren’t being thrown correctly though. “I’m stretching and falling and doing everything. Everybody who’s been here, (their) balls are there. Our footballs (thrown from Romo to Williams) are everywhere right now.”

Yeah, that sounds negative, but he’s a receiver. Every receiver wants the ball.

He isn’t trying to say that he needs the ball over everyone. He’s saying that he and Romo need to be on the same page more often so that he can prove to Dallas fans that he is a great receiver.

Now, I don’t know who is at fault on those passes. I can’t read their minds, but it could be Romo’s fault. It could be Williams’ fault.

What I do know is that there is an old saying out there.

“Practice makes perfect!”

Practice makes perfect, and even though Romo and Williams practice, it isn’t a guarantee that it will all click immediately. This may be an inconvience, but it is certainly not worthy of the “bust” label yet.

A bust is a guy who could not get it done no matter what was in his favor. I don’t believe for one minute that Williams is a bust. He’s just a receiver who is struggling right now and needs to get through it.

However, I’m still impressed by Williams at times. He has been a very good run blocker, and he has caught some balls for the Cowboys, including two touchdowns.

The guy has some amazing hands, but he hurt his ribcage against the Broncos after D.J. Williams plowed into his chest, and that can affect you both mentally and physically for a while.

The reason Miles Austin is doing much better for the Cowboys is because he has been here since 2006 and has worked with Romo far more than Williams has.

Bottom line: He is not turning into Owens. I don’t think even Owens was that bad here in Dallas. The lazy media is trying to inflate this frustration like they did with Owens during his time here.

I, however, won’t let my readers believe that chunk of garbage.

Still not satisfied? How about this? If he is a diva wide receiver, he would want the ball no matter what, even if the team lost in the process.

Williams said, “I can pout and be mad and not participate, but I’m still out there run blocking, trying to spring the runners to score.”

Despite not being productive, he is thrilled that the team is 5-2 and will keep a positive attitude.

So, here’s to Romo and Williams, may they start connecting soon.


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One Response to “Relax Dallas Fans; Roy Williams Isn’t Turning Into T.O.”
  • randy willis says:

    I think something else people need to realize about Williams is that he’s also not turning into T.O. the player. And that’s what he was brought in to do. He was brought in to replace Owens and be the go-to wideout. But he’s nowhere near as good as Owens was….

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