Lions Claim Jack Williams, Release Jason David
by Sean Yuille on Nov 10, 2009 8:55 AM EST
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Jason David's stay in Detroit was a short one. Less than a week after being signed by the Lions, he was released to make room for cornerback Jack Williams, who was claimed by Detroit on Monday.
Williams was recently released by the Broncos to open up a spot on the roster for Ty Law, and the Lions were one of four teams to claim him. The Browns, Colts, and Eagles also put in a claim for Williams, meaning the silver lining in losing to Seattle was that the Lions were able to get Williams. The Denver Post said that the Lions ended up with Williams because of their 2008 record, but waiver priority is now based on teams' current records. Perhaps 2008 records come in to play when there is a tie -- both Detroit and Cleveland have only 1 win -- but usually ties like this are broken based on strength of schedule.
Either way, Williams is now a member of the Lions, and Jim Schwartz shared his assessment of the former Bronco on the radio last night, suggesting that the newest Lion could play both nickel and outside cornerback.
"He'd been playing nickel for them," Schwartz told WXYT 1270 on Monday night. "He's a guy that our scouts liked. He has some slot ability, also can play outside. But he's a young player, and we've talked about not having scholarships for 16 games and rolling the roster and keep trying to improve and keep trying to get better. We need young corners, and hopefully he can fit that bill."
I'm a big fan of this move, because I'd much rather have a player like Williams, who is only in his second season in the league, than someone like Jason David, who is a veteran that hadn't even been on a roster since August until last week. Williams was a fourth-round pick in last year's draft, and excuse me for sounding like Mel Kiper, but he has tremendous potential and enormous upside. The fact that three other teams wanted him, including the Colts and the Eagles, says a lot about what kind of talent and potential Williams has.
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Kudos to CapitolLions
For calling this.
by ATL Lion on Nov 10, 2009 9:17 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
+1
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by Sean Yuille on Nov 10, 2009 9:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOYAAA!!!!
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by CapitolLions on Nov 10, 2009 12:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is a solid pickup.....
About GD time…..
by KDawg on Nov 10, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great call
Good talent. Nice pickup.
What? He can’t block a dead gopher? Humph, details.
by GRLion on Nov 10, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1....
……hes got a couple years left in him for sure.
by BennieBladesFan on Nov 10, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He's a week older...
than Morris, 3 seasons younger. (2 sitting behind Priest)
by CLF on Nov 10, 2009 11:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no way...please tell me there is no chance of this
by londonlion on Nov 10, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+100000000000000000
I’m with London – this guy just sounds like an ASSH&LE
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by NYCLionsfan on Nov 10, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
but he has more than 2x as many carries over his career as Morris
that adds up, especially for a dude who’s now almost 30
by n4ry4 on Nov 10, 2009 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I would rather stick with Mo
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by CapitolLions on Nov 10, 2009 1:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He's a NFL Starting RB
and he needs a home.
To totally disregard him and write him off with out a looksy is a mistake.
by CLF on Nov 10, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Larry Johnson
Is far superior to Mo Morris…..regardless of his “character issues”. If he were willing to suit up for the Lions, I would be very disappointed if they did not at least give him a shot.
by KDawg on Nov 10, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In fact.....
I would love to see LJ in a Lion’s uniform……that would make my day, whatever day it happened. Screw you naysayers!! lol.
by KDawg on Nov 10, 2009 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great move!
Bring in some young talent and move on from these “veterans” that no one wants.
by vanman on Nov 10, 2009 9:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good Move
All right, lets see..hoping for the best. P.S. injury report on Delmas?
by painter dude on Nov 10, 2009 9:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
SIGN LARRY JOHNSON!!!!!!! WHAT THE HELL!!!!!!!
by BUNK517 on Nov 10, 2009 10:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Lord...
I was gonna have to shoot myself in the face if Jason David ever made it onto the field.
As for Grandma…no thanks! Let’s get Aaron Brown rolling first !!!!
Just livin' the dream...
by Brefstink on Nov 10, 2009 12:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jack Williams ( Kent State ) CB - 5'9" - 189# - 4.36 speed
From the 2008 combine:
Analysis:
Positives: Track speed and exceptional jumping ability. … Strong for his size, he’s one of the few small corners with a decent bubble. … Changes directions quickly and sticks to receivers. … Reads the quarterback well and will come off his man to make a play. … Will plant and drive to the ball — and make the play (13 career interceptions). … Good reaction to the tipped ball. … A threat to take interceptions back to the end zone. … Very aggressive cut blocker against the run (70 solo tackles in ’07, five forced fumbles in ?06). … Can also get off a receiver block to wrap up a ballcarrier in the open field. … Typical Tampa-2 corner. … Very good special teams coverage player.
Negatives: Size can be a detriment against larger receivers. … Missed time with shoulder injury caused by tackle (durability when bringing down pro backs and receivers will be questioned). … Definitely not a press corner. … Has only returned a few kickoffs, which could be a nice feather in his cap when trying to make a team. … Used on blitzes, but lacks the size and strength to beat even an average blocker. … Will gamble at times to make the big play.
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by Keevatron on Nov 10, 2009 3:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Following the MAC like I do...I loved this dude at Kent St..
As I stated before…I think he could easily push to be a starter for us right now.
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by CapitolLions on Nov 10, 2009 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He is a great tackler...thats a bonus
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by CapitolLions on Nov 10, 2009 4:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like a good fit
I was leery when I initially read he was a typical Tampa 2 zone corner, but it turns out he also has the speed, jumping, and instincts to be a man cover corner, which is what we need. Not a press corner? We don’t need press corners here; no big deal. Leigh Bodden was a press corner; that’s probably why they got rid of him……not only an expensive roster bonus, but also a bad fit.
And yes, the tackling is a bonus for Williams. I can’t wait to see how he looks on the field.
What? He can’t block a dead gopher? Humph, details.
by GRLion on Nov 10, 2009 5:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it's like we gained picks from waivers
Turk McBride, jack Williams, plus our DT from Green Bay.. the draft was solid… we just got to jell to start the winning process
GO LIONS 2009! the transformation begins.
by DINORDO on Nov 10, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly
I am just happy to have a CB that is under 30. If you read the milehigh boards they were not happy at all to lose this guy. A 2nd year DB is way better than a 5 yr vet out of football for months, or pretty much anything else we have.
by severs28 on Nov 10, 2009 4:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
let em have LAW
he we all the help we can get… i hope this guy does well and is a solid pick up
GO LIONS 2009! the transformation begins.
by DINORDO on Nov 10, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Severs
good point – we should check over at Denver’s site to get their reaction
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by NYCLionsfan on Nov 10, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Contract
how long will we have him… does anyone know his contract length (or McBrides)
GO LIONS 2009! the transformation begins.
by DINORDO on Nov 10, 2009 7:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
got them for a good while
YES…. 2011 to 2012… they can develop with us… and anchor our future
GO LIONS 2009! the transformation begins.
by DINORDO on Nov 10, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
williams
we signed jason david?? for what?? liking the signing of williams. any help we can get for delmas is much appreciated!!
by big smoove on Nov 10, 2009 7:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Young potential...sounds good
Welcome to Detroit, Jack Williams!
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.
by Hyperion Ecta on Nov 10, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don't know anything about Jack Williams
but from the overwhelmingly positive reponse on the board I take it he’s good. That being said it’s no secret to any of us that our secondary is beyond awful so – as Hyper puts it “young potential – sounds good”
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by NYCLionsfan on Nov 10, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don't know Jack..........
………….but I’m looking forward to finding out.
What? He can’t block a dead gopher? Humph, details.
by GRLion on Nov 11, 2009 6:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
4 "superior" teams made a claim
for him…obviously a great pickup for the Lions… now can he be a cornerstone to get our defense better…. we will see
GO LIONS 2009! the transformation begins.
by DINORDO on Nov 11, 2009 10:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cornerstone?
Lofty!
But I like your optimism
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by CapitolLions on Nov 11, 2009 10:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope
our CB’s need to show signs of improvement … if we could get some production there…. we have an even better chance of turning this around!!! it seems like it will take forever but on paper it looks good. Let see it on the field. I hope he is well versed where he can play this Sunday
GO LIONS 2009! the transformation begins.
by DINORDO on Nov 11, 2009 12:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Denver
Most of the Denver boards were surprised by the move. I called my friend who is a die hard Broncos fan and he tells me that this guys is raw, but has some good talent. He may need a bit of coaching, but he has been starting for Denver this season. He has to be an upgrade over what we have and I agree – it is like picking up a draft pick on waivers.
by Lions-fan-SLC on Nov 11, 2009 12:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
if Williams can tackle...and from what read...he can
He is a huge upgrade over everyone except Phillip B. Now instead of drafting two CB’s. Maybe the Lions only have to burn one pick( although is still needs to be at least a third or better).
by JCruize on Nov 11, 2009 1:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Let's not get ahead of ourselves
We could still use 2 more DBs in the draft. That is how bad we are at that position.
by ATL Lion on Nov 11, 2009 6:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
good move
Jason David was the worst corner in the league for many years…thank God he did not stick around
by Lionsffl on Nov 11, 2009 3:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
If we sign LJ I will protest this team for the rest of this year...
I’d rather sign Owens…
by ZWC11 on Nov 11, 2009 7:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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