Avernus Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Vikings | Team will wait before possibly adding a WRFri, 18 Aug 2006 06:06:15 -0700 Don Seeholzer, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress indicated the Vikings would get through Saturday's game, Aug. 19, before possibly adding a wide receiver to replace WR Koren Robinson, who has been granted time off from the team pending developments in his DWI case. "I'm not inclined at this point in time to get a body just to get a body," Childress said. "Because there are bodies out there. You want a guy that you think is a program fit and might understand something about what we're doing." The team may have to go the trade route to add a wide receiver. Denver reportedly is asking for a third-round draft choice and possibly a player for holdout WR Ashley Lelie, and Oakland has effectively taken WR Jerry Porter off the market with its asking price of at least a first-round draft choice. only a 3rd and a player?!...c'mon Andy Reid...get it done!! what?, a 3rd and Hank Fraley?....psshh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 (edited) I wish somebody would "get it done" so we can start talking about how crappy he'll be with his new team instead of who he'll go to. How many teams does this make it now? What the heck are the Donkoes thinking asking for a 3rd & a player? What makes them think he is worth that much? Edited August 18, 2006 by rajncajn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 I wish somebody would "get it done" so we can start talking about how crappy he'll be with his new team instead of who he'll go to. How many teams does this make it now? What the heck are the Donkoes thinking asking for a 3rd & a player? What makes them think he is worth that much? the fact that there are teams desperate for a speedy WR... after watching the WR's last night...Eagles definately NEED him.... they need him as much as I hate him....as disturbing as that is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I would not be crazy about adding Lelie to the Vikings roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 I would not be crazy about adding Lelie to the Vikings roster. I wouldn't either...but you'll need that speedy receiver with size as Williamson is small....then you have your average sized posession WR in TTaylor and your old, big posession receiver in MRobinson... Lelie is another KRobinson....but younger and a non-alcoholic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogo2146 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I hope he goes somewjere soon I took a flyer on him late in the drft with the idea he will come on towards the end of the season or just trade him. He is like my 6th wr brhind rookie Chad Jackson from NE. I would like to see him on Philly or Minn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Williamson is 6-1 203. This is not a recording. Lelie is 6-3 200. Is that really a boost? I don't need this to happen either. He doesn't sound like the type of player Childress needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 Williamson is 6-1 203. This is not a recording. Lelie is 6-3 200. Is that really a boost? I don't need this to happen either. He doesn't sound like the type of player Childress needs. hmm...I swore Williamson was under 6 ft... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 hmm...I swore Williamson was under 6 ft... I think he is. Of course they always list up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 link gifted receiver who possesses outstanding speed, Williamson developed into the Gamecocks' big-play artist as a junior. A proven deep threat, he also proved capable of carrying the ball out of the backfield in addition to excelling on special teams as a kickoff returner and gunner on the coverage units. Williamson was a PrepStar All-American and rated the fifth-best wide receiver prospect in the Atlantic Region by that scouting service as a senior at Silver Bluff High School. He was a Mr. Football finalist in the state of South Carolina and led the team to back-to-back state championships as the squad rolled up 30 straight victories. He caught 21 passes for 500 yards and rushed for 890 yards as a senior. Williamson also excelled in track, twice winning the state titles in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. Williamson played in every game, starting five contests as a true freshman. He caught 17 passes for 491 yards (28.9 avg.) and four touchdowns while adding 47 yards on three carries (15.7 avg.) and 74 yards on three kickoff returns (24.7 avg.). In 2003, Williamson started 10 games at split end. He hauled in 31 passes for 428 yards (13.8 avg.) and two touchdowns, including a school- and Southeastern Conference-record 99-yarder. He also handled the bulk of the team's kickoff return duties, gaining 268 yards on 14 attempts (19.1 avg.). As a junior, Williamson accounted for a career-high 835 yards on 43 receptions with seven touchdowns. He also had seven kickoff returns for 105 yards (15.0 avg.) and 30 yards on four carries (7.5 avg.). He closed out his career with 91 receptions for 1,754 yards (19.3 avg.) and 13 touchdowns in 34 games. His 1,754 yards rank seventh on the school's all-time record list. Williamson also gained 101 yards on 12 carries (8.4 avg.), 447 yards on 24 kickoff returns (18.6 avg.) and recorded four solo tackles on special teams. ANALYSIS Positives: Tall, long-limbed athlete with a good frame that can carry additional weight … Has long, toned arms, good bubble and very good flexibility and knee bend … Hard worker, the type that will fight for the ball … Shows suddenness and acceleration getting into his routes and has the size and strength to bust through the jam … Can drop his weight and accelerate out of his breaks … Shows very good double-cut ability … Can find the soft spot in the zone and adjust readily to man coverage … Does a good job of finding the sideline and adjusting to keep his feet in bounds … Has the quickness to come back for the ball … Has a smooth open-field stride and that second gear needed to race past defenders after the catch … Has the flexibility and body control to adjust to the ball in the air … Gets good hand placement and moves well to either his left or right … Gets in and out of his breaks with some fluidness and uses his size to his advantage in jump-ball situations. Any other questions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustOfBeenDrunk Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 i would love to see him go to the vikes - he has some talent and we need all the help we can get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 link gifted receiver who possesses outstanding speed, Williamson developed into the Gamecocks' big-play artist as a junior. A proven deep threat, he also proved capable of carrying the ball out of the backfield in addition to excelling on special teams as a kickoff returner and gunner on the coverage units. Williamson was a PrepStar All-American and rated the fifth-best wide receiver prospect in the Atlantic Region by that scouting service as a senior at Silver Bluff High School. He was a Mr. Football finalist in the state of South Carolina and led the team to back-to-back state championships as the squad rolled up 30 straight victories. He caught 21 passes for 500 yards and rushed for 890 yards as a senior. Williamson also excelled in track, twice winning the state titles in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. Williamson played in every game, starting five contests as a true freshman. He caught 17 passes for 491 yards (28.9 avg.) and four touchdowns while adding 47 yards on three carries (15.7 avg.) and 74 yards on three kickoff returns (24.7 avg.). In 2003, Williamson started 10 games at split end. He hauled in 31 passes for 428 yards (13.8 avg.) and two touchdowns, including a school- and Southeastern Conference-record 99-yarder. He also handled the bulk of the team's kickoff return duties, gaining 268 yards on 14 attempts (19.1 avg.). As a junior, Williamson accounted for a career-high 835 yards on 43 receptions with seven touchdowns. He also had seven kickoff returns for 105 yards (15.0 avg.) and 30 yards on four carries (7.5 avg.). He closed out his career with 91 receptions for 1,754 yards (19.3 avg.) and 13 touchdowns in 34 games. His 1,754 yards rank seventh on the school's all-time record list. Williamson also gained 101 yards on 12 carries (8.4 avg.), 447 yards on 24 kickoff returns (18.6 avg.) and recorded four solo tackles on special teams. ANALYSIS Positives: Tall, long-limbed athlete with a good frame that can carry additional weight … Has long, toned arms, good bubble and very good flexibility and knee bend … Hard worker, the type that will fight for the ball … Shows suddenness and acceleration getting into his routes and has the size and strength to bust through the jam … Can drop his weight and accelerate out of his breaks … Shows very good double-cut ability … Can find the soft spot in the zone and adjust readily to man coverage … Does a good job of finding the sideline and adjusting to keep his feet in bounds … Has the quickness to come back for the ball … Has a smooth open-field stride and that second gear needed to race past defenders after the catch … Has the flexibility and body control to adjust to the ball in the air … Gets good hand placement and moves well to either his left or right … Gets in and out of his breaks with some fluidness and uses his size to his advantage in jump-ball situations. Any other questions? 6-1 isn't tall for a WR.....it's above average for a CB, though.... I think all it says is he's lanky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 6-1 isn't tall for a WR..... Tell that to Mini Moss, Steve Smith, Deion Branch, Randel El...etc...etc...etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 Tell that to Mini Moss, Steve Smith, Deion Branch, Randel El...etc...etc...etc... I'm not arguing skill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 link Check out this "Does Size matter" article. Two on the list are taller than Williamson. Is he too short for a receiver? No. Are some of the receivers on the list handicapped by their size? No. So to recap Williamson isn't too small to play receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 (edited) link Check out this "Does Size matter" article. Two on the list are taller than Williamson. Is he too short for a receiver? No. Are some of the receivers on the list handicapped by their size? No. So to recap Williamson isn't too small to play receiver. hmm...I never said he was or wasn't too small... this thread has mutated for apparently no reason... all I said is that he was a small speedy receiver... I didn't say his lack of size made him suck.. I feel like I am taking crazy pills.. Edited August 18, 2006 by Avernus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 hmm...I never said he was or wasn't too small... True. But you did say; 6-1 isn't tall for a WR..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I agree with you here I feel like I am taking crazy pills.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKF Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I wouldn't either...but you'll need that speedy receiver with size as Williamson is small....then you have your average sized posession WR in TTaylor and your old, big posession receiver in MRobinson... Lelie is another KRobinson....but younger and a non-alcoholic... I don't think Lelie runs his routes as well as KRob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 hmm...I never said he was or wasn't too small... this thread has mutated for apparently no reason... all I said is that he was a small speedy receiver... I didn't say his lack of size made him suck.. I feel like I am taking crazy pills.. I thought you were going to hire a private investigator to uncover this conspiracy. Call me crazy if I was wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadman Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 All things considered, I think if they can only part with a 3rd rounder for a player that has shown some skills and speed (albeit arguable) they should give it a shot. He probably is no long term solution, but receivers are never a sure thing. At least he has shown the ability to make a play from time to time, and he would add an option and some depth. He should want to play well to try to make whatever point he feels he is trying to make, at least early on. A few decent games out of him early in the season might be all it takes to help the Vikes make the playoffs. A stretch, perhaps, but they have nothing at the moment in that spot (KRob's spot, I mean). I doubt there will be many impact players that could help on the waiver wire, but maybe there will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 True. But you did say; I also said I wouldn't either...but you'll need that speedy receiver with size as Williamson is small....then you have your average sized posession WR in TTaylor and your old, big posession receiver in MRobinson... Lelie is another KRobinson....but younger and a non-alcoholic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 I agree with you here if I am crazy compared to you and mikesvikes...then yeah, I am happy with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 I thought you were going to hire a private investigator to uncover this conspiracy. Call me crazy if I was wrong. yeah...you're crazy.... unless if I am crazy...then you're the opposite... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I don't care... I'm drafting the little guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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