Tuesday Notes: Roy Williams Wants the Ball

by Sean Yuille on Sep 16, 2008 3:36 PM EDT in Notes Comment 5 comments

Roy Williams isn't exactly happy with how he's being used and he voiced his frustrations to the media.

"I really think I'm a role player right now," Williams said, adding that he doesn't even have himself on his fantasy football team. "I got Calvin (Johnson)."

"I'm a little ticked off because I feel if I'm not involved in the game and we lose, I'm ticked off. If I'm not involved and we win, hey, it's a great job. I feel I can make some plays."

Three catches a game, he said, "that's not going to cut it."

Williams tried to make it sound like he's only angry because he wasn't involved and the Lions lost, saying that if they would have won he wouldn't have any problems. Honestly, though, I don't buy that for a second. Roy Williams is in a contract year, so it's understandable that he would want the ball. After all, his future contract depends on his performance this year if he becomes a free agent.

Regardless of that, though, I don't really like to hear Roy complain at all as he dropped one of the passes that was thrown in his direction. To be fair, Calvin Johnson had a drop as well, but it still makes you look bad when you're voicing your problems about not getting the ball after dropping one that was thrown to you.
I normally can't stand ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, but for once I actually agree with him on something. Smith went on First Take on Monday and absolutely tore apart Matt Millen. The Free Press has the text of what he said, and it all is very true.
Unsurprisingly, Rod Marinelli is firmly behind Jon Kitna. It doesn't look like any changes will happen in the near future unless Kitna completely collapses against the 49ers. And even if he does collapse, Drew Stanton isn't supposed to be 100% healthy until the start of October, so it's unlikely he could get ready in time to play against Chicago on October 5.
Speaking of Stanton, he was wearing an interesting shirt yesterday.

As he was walking out of the locker room Monday, Stanton was wearing a T-shirt that read "Born to Run Things."
Hopefully the shirt is true when Stanton does eventually take over as the starting QB.
Kitna is regretful about walking off the field following his third interception before the play was even over.
Tight end Casey FitzSimmons likely will play against San Francisco despite having a thumb injury.
Charles Woodson picked off two passes against the Lions on Sunday even though he had a broken toe.
Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson may have made one of the dumbest plays in NFL history last night.

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like you said it isn’t surprising Coach M is behind Kitna still. Kitna is his “type” of player so basically his legs would have to cut off before he’d get taken out of the starting job despite his on-field performance. I know we don’t have anything better now, but I am already looking forward to seeing Stanton get his shot.

by nuftjedi on Sep 16, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

TO

Owens had three catches in his game yesterday and he still managed to make a huge impact. Roy’s just not the receiver everyone hypes him up to be

by sparto on Sep 16, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

dear roy williams...

if you want the ball more, please take the ball when its actually given to you

Thanks!

by youtalkintome7 on Sep 17, 2008 11:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I hope you stay Roy

Roy Williams is so underrated. I am a huge Lions fan living in Kenosha Wisconsin and I think Roy Williams is the best player the Lions have. I would put $1000.00 against anyone that if Roy went to Dallas he would be a top 3 receiver in the NFL. To bad the Lions do not know how to manage the team and we will no longer have him after this season. No matter what team Roy will go to I will cheer for him. Go Roy Go. Roy please stay with the Lions you give us hope.

by Herbrechtsmeier on Sep 17, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Roy want's the ball

Well. Roy if you want the ball more thats a good thing ! will you run a long way after the catch? I mean i know you run after the catch but, if anyone gets near you after the catch you seem to fall down pretty easy! Maybe you should catch all the balls that are in the red zone? Or endzone? And let Calvin catch the balls that go across the middle or down the sideline ? Don’t get me wrong i love ya! your a great reciever and you get most of the balls that are thrown to you! There are however some balls that are a little out of reach and you don’t allways seem to go and get them if you know what i mean. You and Kitna are like that? Kit will throw the ball even if the reciever isn’t where he’s supposed to be and you won’t catch it if it’s not where it’s supposed to be!

by 3and1 on Sep 18, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs