Lions WR Roy Williams a free agent possibility?

If he becomes a free agent... Id pay him to come here if i were the FO. Id even chip in 20 bucks towards his salary to get him here!

I think he's a real possibility. Its either going to be a CB that is heavily spent on or a WR. Williams is probably the top target. That said, I think we will have a lot of competition with Jerry Jones. Jones has expressed interest in the past in acquiring Roy Williams or another big name. Williams is young so that will definitely draw interest.

He's the perfect receiver to line up a speedy #2 like Ted Ginn next to. Absolutely perfect. At 26-years old, I'd pay the price regardless. He's obviously a Pro Bowl player when healthy. Worthy risk for this football team, IMO. He's a guy who can turn an average offense into an extremely solid one. Just picture the Brown/Williams duo with Roy Williams, Ted Ginn, and Anthony Fasano. Pennington would surely approve of such a big target who isn't afraid to go across the middle, and that also sets Chad Henne up with an excellent core to grow with.

get him as a FA and draft a bunch of Defense and some OL depth and we suddenly have a .500 and better team

I wouldn't be opposed to trading for him THIS season either. San Diego overpayed in hopes of having Chamber sput their offense over the top. Roy Williams is vastly superior to Chris Chambers, but I still think he can be had for a 2nd round pick.

But he has to be signed long term. If he is just a rental, it would be a waste. But honestly, who else in the draft can you think of that would bring instant credibility, expereince and youth to the starting wideout corps than Williams and/or Boldin?

Those two should be our targets this offseason.

"Samphin wrote:

I wouldn't be opposed to trading for him THIS season either. San Diego overpayed in hopes of having Chamber sput their offense over the top. Roy Williams is vastly superior to Chris Chambers, but I still think he can be had for a 2nd round pick.

But he has to be signed long term. If he is just a rental, it would be a waste. But honestly, who else in the draft can you think of that would bring instant credibility, expereince and youth to the starting wideout corps than Williams and/or Boldin?

Those two should be our targets this offseason.

Why trade for him when he will be a free agent later? I rather save the draft pick and try to bid on him later.

IMO, do whatever it takes to land Roy Williams. I really do like the potential of our young receiving core. I think Ginn, Camarillo, and Bess will be here for a long time. The size, speed and physicality that Roy Williams would bring to this offense would be THE perfect compliment for our young receivers.

Make it happen!

I doubt the Lions let him go. He'd be an attractive target if he did hit the FA market though.

"like2god wrote:

I doubt the Lions let him go. He'd be an attractive target if he did hit the FA market though.

The chances of the Lions keeping him, or trading him for fair value(for the lions) just got better today with Millen being Fired. We shoulda tried to get him while he was still there. we probably could have traded Millen an actual Dolphin and a late, late round pick for Roy. Millen would have probably pulled the trigger just to have a pet dolphin for himself.

I wouldn't be opposed to trading for him this season if Miami has a .500 record at the trade deadline. If he hits the open market I think he becomes a Cowboy and he clearly isn't happy there.

"Rocky Raccoon wrote:

Roy Williams getting fed up; thinks Lions could be cursed | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

:lol: and my favorite quote...

Now, this article does say Williams would like to go back home and play for a Texas team, but it also says he'll go wherever he is paid.

I understand the issue many have with throwing big money at a free agent, but this is one I think the front office should seriously look hard into. He's still young, a big target, athletic, extremely talented, doesn't cause any trouble, plays hard, etc. With receiver being a major problem with this team, I don't see how you could not even look at a guy like Williams once free agency begins. Don't forget, the Lions are most likely going to blow their team up and start rebuilding. Do you think they're going to pay him all this money when they already have another young stud at WR? I highly doubt it. And we should have the cap room to at least entertain.

your thoughts?

I like the idea. Williams is a very solid wr who is proven. I hate drafting receivers because the failure rate is ridiculous so this would be a great alternative. Plus signing 1-2 big name FA's is fine as long as youre not overpaying by an insane amount. :up:

The things is the FO willing to overpay for him. Jerry Jones will bid very high for him no doubt. Their offense would be beyond sick. Imagine TO, Roy, Witten, Barber & FJones as targets for Romo. If you were Roy would you go to a team that is rebuilding or a potential SB contender?

I'd love to bring Roy to Miami...major upgrade to our WR core. :yes:

i'll tell you what....we NEED to bring in roy williams or nmandi asomugha...or BOTH

could you imagine? with a draft, we could pick up a linebacker and be loaded

I'd still draft young. If I were to pick out of the free agency pool I'd pick a CB up as I'd already have drafted a WR this year and last year who could (potentially) grow into those same star receivers.

I know our receiving corps is not the strongest it could be (Ginn is still young and Bess is in his first year) but I would stockpile the defense big time. If we can't keep the other team from managing the clock we lose.

I'm reading a Phil Simms book right now. In it he says that one game that pitted the Giants against Miami that the Giants had the ball for 40 minutes of clock time. I forget the score but it was like 20-3 NY. How many passes do you think dan marino A)was able to get off & B)completed during those 20 minutes of time if the Giants KNEW he was going to pass the ball because he was coming from behind? The times are estimates and so is the score. . . at least on the Giants side. I know the Dolphins didn't score a TD that game.

I want us to get him but when I think about the current FO being satisfied with our current set of WR's (and still satisfied), I dunno if they're going to open their purses to pay for Roy Williams. I know Jerry Jones will and if you remember he brought in TO against Parcells' wishes.

"alen1 wrote:

Why trade for him when he will be a free agent later? I rather save the draft pick and try to bid on him later.

Because if you can get him during the season and lock him up long term, you get the benefit of having him this year as well.

Chances are probably very slim that Miami pursues this. But lets assume he doesn't get traded this season. Chances are that Detroit will franchise him, thus making it virtually impossible to get him (no one will pay him what he wants AND give up two first rounders).

If you trade for him now, you have him under control and going into his prime. He becomes the big red zone/over the middle target that Wilford was supposed to be and makes defense have to account for him and Ronnie Brown well before Ted Ginn. Meaning Ted can do what he does best...run down the field real fast.

Either way though. If he gets to free agency, I say we go after him. It will be tough because I can see Philly, San Fran, Arizona (especially if they lose Boldin), Seattle, Dallas and a myriad of other teams looking for his services. He could be one of the highest paid receivers, if not thehighest if he hits the open market.

IF......he hits free agency, I say no chance he comes here. JJ will put out to much money for us to be willing to match. #2..........he wants to play in Texas.
I dont remember his injury history but, if he has much of one, this front office will not bother.

Detroint would be crazy NOT to trade him this year. I doubt they pay him AND C. Johnson. That is to much money tied up at WR.

we've got enough cap room to bring in Roy and Anquan. How badass would that be?

"gi§h® wrote:

we've got enough cap room to bring in Roy and Anquan. How badass would that be?

I'd piss my pants if that happened but considering how Parcells doesn't respect the WR positions as much as he does any other one, I find it unlikely we'd land even one of them.

I'd rather have Anquan wearing aqua, though Williams would be great too

The problem is he wants to win AND play in texas...to me thats a direct shot like "hey Jerry, contact me as soon as you can".......we'd have to throw much more money than Dallas to bring him here

Well with new management...who knows what will happen with the Lions.

I just do not see new management coming in and letting him walk as a free agent. However, I do see them taking a long hard look at the Cards. They have 2 PRO BOWL WR's...but yet they would be shooting themselves in the foot in keeping them both with new contracts.

Players like Boldin & Williams will COMMAND HUGE contracts with their next team. I think they both will be with new teams by 2010. First will be Williams (Sets the bar for Boldin), then Boldin will follow the next season.

BOTH WILL BE TRADED in a sign & trade deal. Both will REQUIRE at LEAST a 2nd & 4th round draft pick. I would give a 2nd & 4th for either one of them.

Miami needs a TRUE #1...both fit the build.

"New Era wrote:

Well with new management...who knows what will happen with the Lions.

I just do not see new management coming in and letting him walk as a free agent. However, I do see them taking a long hard look at the Cards. They have 2 PRO BOWL WR's...but yet they would be shooting themselves in the foot in keeping them both with new contracts.

Players like Boldin & Williams will COMMAND HUGE contracts with their next team. I think they both will be with new teams by 2010. First will be Williams (Sets the bar for Boldin), then Boldin will follow the next season.

BOTH WILL BE TRADED in a sign & trade deal. Both will REQUIRE at LEAST a 2nd & 4th round draft pick. I would give a 2nd & 4th for either one of them.

Miami needs a TRUE #1...both fit the build.

Well PFT is hinting that Detroit is willing to hear offers for Williams and we have an extra second. I say lets do it!!!!!!!!!!:up:

THAT would be sick... Let's pick up him AND Boldin!! :eek: