05-08-2016, 09:26 PM
(05-08-2016, 09:06 PM)Nizoj Wrote: The report I read about this didn't have specifics on when the tryout occurred and it may have been before the draft. I will definitely say that I am surprised that he cleared waivers and has yet to find a team. I do, however, believe that the Bengals are waiting to sign any more FAs until after the June deadline where they will no longer count against the the comp pick formula.
I agree that if a FA can beat out the guy at the bottom of the roster at his spot then it is a good signing. The unknown issues causing him to get cut are a concern and fall outside of the "football skills" point of him being better than someone else. The money is the same way ... If he wants starter money and we just want him to fill the last roster spot it probably isn't a fit.
Everyone is saying good things about Williams and that is always good. But what is his ceiling? Is he ever going to be a star, a starter or is he just going to be the guy who is serviceable, fills a cheap roster spot and finds his name on the bubble list every year? I'd love to see him turn into a dominant star on our team and a great UDFA story.
Don't think he would count against comp picks sine he was cut. Everything else I agree with. If he wants starter money then he can walk. I still think an incentive deal is the best way to go. Make him earn it by staying on the field and making plays.
