seabronc Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Pulled this off KFFL: Lions | Two key wide receivers not impressing the coaching staffFri, 7 Apr 2006 21:08:56 -0700 Tom Kowalski, of mlive.com, reports just three short weeks into the Detroit Lions offseason conditioning program, sources said WRs Charles Rogers and Mike Williams have not impressed the new coaching staff. Rogers has been attending the workouts but the coaches have been underwhelmed by his attitude and focus. Rogers' alleged reputation for being a partier remains. Williams didn't show up for any of the workouts last week. His agent said he left because of a "family matter.'' Williams is reportedly out of shape and overweight. Both wide receivers will need to improve their focus, or they could find themselves battling for a roster spot. I don't see a chance in the world that Williams is battling for a roster spot this year... but Rogers appears in serious jeopardy. What is your take for who steps up as the #2 receiver alongside Roy? Please don't tell me Corey Bradford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 That there was some good drafting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Heard this on the radio yesterday. Seems like a couple of winners we have there. Maybe Williams really is trying to fit into the 'tight-end' body most think he is. If Bradford doesn't step-up, I'm not sure who's left - Scotty Vines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I'm not sure who's left - Scotty Vines 1409916[/snapback] He was the best Lions receiver the last few weeks of the season if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTen Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 D@MIT! What the hell college did Rogers go to anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 you know who they really need is chad jackson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 you know who they really need is chad jackson. 1409948[/snapback] I will laugh my ASS off if they draft another wide receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecerwin Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I will laugh my ASS off if they draft another wide receiver. 1410127[/snapback] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 D@MIT! What the hell college did Rogers go to anyway? 1409937[/snapback] Must have been in the south somewhere. Couldn't be down there in East Lansing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehand Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Two words: Bill Schroeder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Two words: Bill Schroeder! 1410428[/snapback] Be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrunt Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 That there was some good drafting. 1409904[/snapback] At least there is still Roy Williams right? ...Oh Lions... they always find a way to take more backsteps than forward, it's almost getting ridiculous to the point where you feel bad for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalboyd Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 I will laugh my ASS off if they draft another wide receiver. 1410127[/snapback] It would be truely DIVA WR CITY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Roy Williams and Scotty Vines will be 1 and 2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Gigantes Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Roy Williams and Scotty Vines will be 1 and 2... 1410912[/snapback] is kevin johnson still on the roster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 is kevin johnson still on the roster? 1410918[/snapback] nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 If Roy Williams can stay healthy (ankle and hammy) then he can be a dominant WR. With the right QB he could be one of the league's elite. Let Mike Williams be the over the middle possession receiver that most of us thought he was, and stop thinking of him as a true stus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 If Roy Williams can stay healthy (ankle and hammy) then he can be a dominant WR. With the right QB he could be one of the league's elite. Let Mike Williams be the over the middle possession receiver that most of us thought he was, and stop thinking of him as a true stus. 1410976[/snapback] I think Roy will have a great season... the question is...who is going to try to catch balls opposite of him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TecmoBeast Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 sounds like motivational speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabronc Posted April 8, 2006 Author Share Posted April 8, 2006 More fodder from Pasquerelli on ESPN Insider: • It didn't get much media play this week but, when the Lions added versatile free agent Mike Furrey, formerly of the St. Louis Rams, it offered the latest indication that the trio of first-round wide receivers in Motown might not be together much longer. There have been rumblings about the work ethic (or lack thereof) of Charles Rogers, Roy Williams and Mike Williams, and how it might stall the progress new offensive coordinator Mike Martz is trying to make during the Lions' offseason program. Last month, Detroit added unrestricted free agent wide receiver Corey Bradford of Houston and now Furrey, who played wide receiver for Martz in St. Louis before moving to free safety in 2005, has come aboard. A former Arena Football League standout, Furrey is a hard worker, knows the Martz design, and will move back to wide receiver with the Lions now. Martz isn't exactly known for his patience and it won't take long for him to become frustrated if the big-name wide receivers in Detroit lag behind the learning curve. Also, first-year head coach Rod Marinelli has made it clear he won't reconcile laggards. Lions team president Matt Millen already has swallowed hard by putting Harrington on the trading block. It might not be long before one or more of the team's former first-round wide receivers, all of them brought in to play in the West Coast style offense of deposed coach Steve Mariucci, are out the door, too. Mike Furrey as a late round gamble? Martz is such a wildcard with this team... You've got to think someone is going to put up numbers, but I wonder how well he will adapt to the talent he has. His receivers are not in the mold of Holt and Bruce... and I don't see Kevin Jones as being able to fill a Faulk role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Santonio Holmes is getting nervous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Santonio Holmes is getting nervous. 1411255[/snapback] :doah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Oh yeah, I forgot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chief Dick Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 More fodder from Pasquerelli on ESPN Insider:Mike Furrey as a late round gamble? Martz is such a wildcard with this team... You've got to think someone is going to put up numbers, but I wonder how well he will adapt to the talent he has. His receivers are not in the mold of Holt and Bruce... and I don't see Kevin Jones as being able to fill a Faulk role. 1411176[/snapback] If a guy named Furrey is ever a quality NFL receiver than I officially quit Fantasy Football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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