Mike Williams is an Excellent Route Runner and a Pure Hands Catcher

by John Morgan on Aug 28, 2010 12:43 AM PDT

Seahawks fans may underestimate their find.

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Well Isn't that Exciting as all Hell?

yes, yes it is.

thanks for the gifs

I Bleed Blue and Green

by DSAhawker on Aug 28, 2010 1:05 AM PDT reply actions

Wow

I must say that second gif is very exciting indeed. Thanks for that. Not sure how good it is that that made my Friday night.

by Clintonian on Aug 28, 2010 1:36 AM PDT reply actions

Also, I saw The Expendables tonight...

so take that for what it’s worth, and keep it in mind.

by Clintonian on Aug 28, 2010 1:41 AM PDT up reply actions

Expendables

won’t win any oscars, but damn that was an entertaining flick! :)

"I hate to break it to you, but there is no big lie, there is no system, the universe is indifferent." -Don Draper

by Johnny Peel (DKSB) on Aug 28, 2010 6:59 AM PDT up reply actions

It's like we got a third first-round pick!

by Chirp on Aug 28, 2010 1:44 AM PDT reply actions

Those are some hard cuts.

Now with more lemon bars!

by Fear on Aug 28, 2010 2:04 AM PDT reply actions

He is the reason why

I don’t mind trade talks which include Branch or Housh. I think we got a big time WR for a bag of chips. Everyone might not like or understand all the FO moves, but thisone worked.

by stufr on Aug 28, 2010 4:33 AM PDT reply actions

A Frivolous Question

But can/will Williams keep #1 once the season starts? If so, that’s pretty sweet (and I might want that jersey)

"I hate to break it to you, but there is no big lie, there is no system, the universe is indifferent." -Don Draper

by Johnny Peel (DKSB) on Aug 28, 2010 6:58 AM PDT reply actions

I second this question.

For some ridiculous reason I’ve always liked receivers with low numbers. I was hoping Golden would keep his low 20.

by DJ C-Raig on Aug 28, 2010 7:17 AM PDT up reply actions

Really? I don't like it.

Or, to clarify, I don’t like WR’s with numbers higher than 9. I’m not sure why. I was against them having numbers from 1-9 for a while too but I’ve gotten used to it.

Guess I was always a fan of the NFL’s old system. Highly regimented.

by djafrot on Aug 28, 2010 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions

I think because it's a more rare occurrence to see a Receiver with a 1-20 number.

It’s the same reason I like players with interesting names I guess. If all WRs were in the low number range, I’d probably like WRs in the 80’s.

by DJ C-Raig on Aug 28, 2010 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions

He can have 10-19.

Nothing in the 1-9 range.

Which sucks, he makes #1 look pretty sweet.

by cashless on Aug 28, 2010 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Actually

I think people are going to start clamoring for Leon Washington jerseys pretty soon…

"I hate to break it to you, but there is no big lie, there is no system, the universe is indifferent." -Don Draper

by Johnny Peel (DKSB) on Aug 28, 2010 7:00 AM PDT reply actions

Damn...that cut on the second .gif is going to make the DB catch a lot of shit in the film room.

by DJ C-Raig on Aug 28, 2010 7:20 AM PDT reply actions

Definitely rooting hard for Mike Williams

I feel really bad for the guy. He got completely screwed by the courts changing the rule and then changing it back after he hired an agent. I still think that NCAA rule is bullshit. Who was he really hurting if he went back to school for another year? Then he gets drafted by the Lions of all teams. Like he really had any chance of success there…

I’m not expecting him to be the #1 people thought he’d be, but I’d still be thrilled if he ended up being a solid contributor. Definitely good to have a big, handsy kinda guy in the redzone. He could be what Joe Jurevicius was for us in 2005.

by Steeeve on Aug 28, 2010 8:17 AM PDT reply actions

I love these GIF's, thank you.

On play #1, the play design is great…. set up to freeze the corner who’s playing a shallow outside zone. You can almost see him going “oh shit, where do I go” as Branch makes his little shimmy.

On play #2… do I see BMW turn his head INSIDE before he cuts out? Nice. Veteran move.

by djafrot on Aug 28, 2010 8:54 AM PDT reply actions

When I originally saw that 2nd play last saturday I became so excited. W haven't had a receiver with his skills ever. Its like we got Bmarsh for free.

by nickfru1 on Aug 28, 2010 9:14 AM PDT via mobile reply actions

It's nice to see that he's carried over these qualities from the 1st game to the 2nd game.

It shows some consistency.

When the Seahawks first got him, I wondered whether or not the Seahawks were going to cut him before training camp got underway. Now, after two games, I’m wondering just how big his payday is going to be at the end of the season. His $545,000 this year is a bargain.

Golden!

by Carl Shinyama on Aug 28, 2010 9:34 AM PDT reply actions

Double-team

If the Hawks run four wides who earns double cover? Williams? Housh? Tate? Certainly leaves Branch 1 on 1 & he might have the best chemistry with Matt having been there the longest. This could really be a fun year if the O-line holds up ! " GO SEAHAWKS!!! "

by Richard fg7 on Aug 28, 2010 9:38 AM PDT reply actions

More like it could be a really fun year if the DEFENSE holds up

Golden!

by Carl Shinyama on Aug 28, 2010 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions

Here's hoping

the offense can help ’em out by scoring enough points that the defense can just pin the ears back and unleash hell

by ErictheHawksFan on Aug 28, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Well the talent was always there

It seems like finally the rest of him may be too. So exciting. Williams and Washington I am most excited about.

by B.B.Finnegan on Aug 28, 2010 10:34 AM PDT reply actions

We may actually have an offense this year!

Which will make the Leo package less a reliability, i think

by B.B.Finnegan on Aug 28, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions

reliability? liability

time to go get some coffee

by B.B.Finnegan on Aug 28, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions

Might be a little bit of both lol

If this Leo package is less of a reliability, it makes it a liability :)

Golden!

by Carl Shinyama on Aug 28, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions

Run liability

With the Leo in are they going to have problems with teams running at the left side or is there something to compensate for the smaller deffensive end. Any thoughts on this ???

by Richard fg7 on Aug 28, 2010 10:58 AM PDT reply actions

That seems to be the question of the preseason

by ErictheHawksFan on Aug 28, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions

They seemed rather strong in run defense thus far in the preseason.

But we expect them to run on the Leo side plenty. How that holds up during the course of a regular season remains to be seen.

I’m not so concerned about the run defense nearly as much as I am concerned about the pass rush.

Golden!

by Carl Shinyama on Aug 28, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions

No game planning yet though

If the Leo package is as handicapped as it seems, it will be exploited and gameplanned for in the regular season.

by B.B.Finnegan on Aug 28, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Jackson?

We don’t need no stinking Jackson.

Red Bryant: surprise us!

by Misfit74 on Aug 28, 2010 1:30 PM PDT reply actions

Indeed. Let's not trade our second

for another receiver.

by broadbill birdwatcher on Aug 28, 2010 2:01 PM PDT reply actions

Tampa 2

Well the is were Gus Bradley’s name comes to play he can run a true Tampa two defense if he has a head coach that will let him. The leo is required for that defense, small quick edge rusher while the meat take up the middle and great cover corners and safeties

by mgxWrecker on Aug 28, 2010 2:13 PM PDT reply actions

Wlliams

I was exited the day they had him in for even a tryout. Everything he went through to get to the NFL then getting 1st round draft pick money. Someone that age with that maturity level well it ruined him. 2 years away from the sport he tried so hard to get in to would certainly of humbled him. Mike has the potential to be one of the most elite WR in the league this year because he has an accurate passer, But if the O line can not protect Matt then Mike will be just another Seahawk receiver under 1000 yards and under 10 tds

by mgxWrecker on Aug 28, 2010 2:30 PM PDT reply actions