maxatlanta Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Brian Williams does not have blazing speed. In some ways he is the opposite of the current starting CBs on our roster- He is a smart, tough CB that can man up with bigger, stronger recievers. He has great anticipation and loves to jump short routes and slants. He is a sure tackler, capable of playing safety when asked to. He will be an asset in the run game and when QBs are under pressure and look to his side they will definitly see him within a couple yards of the WR.He is in a contract year so effort will definitly not be an issue.In some ways he is the equivalant of the the Joe Horn signing. Horn lacked the speed and physical gifts of our other WR (White&Jenks). But he was a smart, tough player who knew how to practice right, find holes in a defense, catch the ball and hold on over the middle. If Williams can have a similar effect on our young CBs to the one Horn had on our WR, his on field contributions will be like the icing on the cake. Since he is younger and playing for a contract, I expect there to be a lot of icing. Not as good a Foxy, but in some ways may be an even better signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons 'til Death Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 You hit the nail on the head about his experience helping us get thru some of the rough spots of having such a young secondary. The fact that he's a 7 year vet and probably knows how to play receivers should make up somewhat for a lost step.But I don't think he's anything like Milloy in coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa_Falcon_Fan Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Not as good a Foxy, but in some ways may be an even better signing.I agree with you, but I do think Hill can be as good as if not far better than Foxworth. He is going to take time to learn the defense and get ready to play for us, but I think he can have at least the same impact this year that Foxy had last year.Williams is meant to bring in a good solid veteran for our young guys to learn from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigerfan Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I really hope he and Hill pan out for us. Not sure what this means for Houston though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Horne didn't do any of that come gametime when he was here. I hope Williams is better than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsfan1987 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I really hope he and Hill pan out for us. Not sure what this means for Houston though.I can see Houston being traded. For a 5th round draft pick. -_- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezy Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I really hope he and Hill pan out for us. Not sure what this means for Houston though.Hopefully this lights a fire under his arse. He played like he knew he was going to start....... now he has to play like he deserves to start.We have great depth in the secondary now. I like the fact that we waited to pick these guys up.......... they were cheap and they know if they don't make it now..... they probably won't make it at all. Now we have a real competition in the secondary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbaby Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 If he provides leadership not only to Hill, Houston, Grimes, Jackson, & Owens but to a young Moore & Decoud he is doing his job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miKevicK777 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Brian Williams does not have blazing speed. In some ways he is the opposite of the current starting CBs on our roster- He is a smart, tough CB that can man up with bigger, stronger recievers. He has great anticipation and loves to jump short routes and slants. He is a sure tackler, capable of playing safety when asked to. He will be an asset in the run game and when QBs are under pressure and look to his side they will definitly see him within a couple yards of the WR.He is in a contract year so effort will definitly not be an issue.In some ways he is the equivalant of the the Joe Horn signing. Horn lacked the speed and physical gifts of our other WR (White&Jenks). But he was a smart, tough player who knew how to practice right, find holes in a defense, catch the ball and hold on over the middle. If Williams can have a similar effect on our young CBs to the one Horn had on our WR, his on field contributions will be like the icing on the cake. Since he is younger and playing for a contract, I expect there to be a lot of icing. Not as good a Foxy, but in some ways may be an even better signing.joe horn was a bag of skelatonsbrian willaims is coming off of a good season and the mans just turned 30 2 months ago... hes got mulitple years left in him. Hes not like some 35 year old has beenand the moron asked to be traded so he can go to a palyoff team. we cut him he wasnt signed and we went to the playoffs last year. joe horn is a bum, an umemployed bum. im sorry but u dont have the right to be cocky when ur like a 36 year old WR that cant be that effective on teh field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezy Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 joe horn was a bag of skelatonsbrian willaims is coming off of a good season and the mans just turned 30 2 months ago... hes got mulitple years left in him. Hes not like some 35 year old has beenand the moron asked to be traded so he can go to a palyoff team. we cut him he wasnt signed and we went to the playoffs last year. joe horn is a bum, an umemployed bum. im sorry but u dont have the right to be cocky when ur like a 36 year old WR that cant be that effective on teh fieldJoe Horn provided our young recievers with valuable insight and leadership....... he basically turned Roddy and Jenkins into valuable recievers. He was cocky yes, but I give him credit where credit is due. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveHomeSafelyAtlantaWins Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Hey, good post OP. I agree. Brian W. knows the defense and is a hard working vet. That alone could be awesome for us, regardless of whether he starts or not. And he very well might start. Another possibility: he could play on run downs while Hill plays on passing downs. Hill is ok but not great against the run (so I hear), and perhaps Williams is the opposite. Either way, fantastic move. It is fantastic that TD has done so much so fast to strengthen the corner back position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miKevicK777 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Joe Horn provided our young recievers with valuable insight and leadership....... he basically turned Roddy and Jenkins into valuable recievers. He was cocky yes, but I give him credit where credit is due.just my opinion but i think petrino had as much to do with their devlopment as joe horn didbut theres really no way of knowing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelonious Mingus Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Joe Horn provided our young recievers with valuable insight and leadership....... he basically turned Roddy and Jenkins into valuable recievers. He was cocky yes, but I give him credit where credit is due.He didn't play well though. I hope B-Will isn't like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Truth Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Not as good a Foxy, but in some ways may be an even better signing.Foxworth was an average CB. Just because we had other CBs that were subpar, don't make him out to be this elite CB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miKevicK777 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Foxworth was an average CB. Just because we had other CBs that were subpar, don't make him out to be this elite CB.he played very above average for us last yearwhich got him a big contract in baltimoregood for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Diesel Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 We are talking about a guy we claimed off waivers. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad we got him but I bet he doesn't start a game this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocktailcove Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Foxworth was an average CB. Just because we had other CBs that were subpar, don't make him out to be this elite CB.Pay attention he played well enough to get signed to a what, 18 mill contract with the Ravens? Who are known for what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamPlayer1 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 In the Miami game next Sunday, Houston and Grimes will probably start but Brian Williams will replace one of them early in the game. Tye Hill will replace the other as soon as he learns the defense. Just like Foxworth last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxatlanta Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Foxworth was an average CB. Just because we had other CBs that were subpar, don't make him out to be this elite CB.Baltimore gave him over 7million/year. He was obviously better than average.We are talking about a guy we claimed off waivers. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad we got him but I bet he doesn't start a game this year.Williams was released because he was due to make 4million this season. They felt their younger players were ready so they had an opportunity to save themselves that money. He is now the most accomplished CB on our roster and will likely start as soon as Smith is satisfied that he's fitting in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Diesel Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Williams was released because he was due to make 4million this season. They felt their younger players were ready so they had an opportunity to save themselves that money. He is now the most accomplished CB on our roster and will likely start as soon as Smith is satisfied that he's fitting in.IMO, he is more likely to start at Safety than CB; however, he will probably see most of his time at NB.I think Houston is the most likely candidate to have his position taken and that will more than likely be by Tye Hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnusXXIII Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Brian Williams does not have blazing speed. In some ways he is the opposite of the current starting CBs on our roster- He is a smart, tough CB that can man up with bigger, stronger recievers. He has great anticipation and loves to jump short routes and slants. He is a sure tackler, capable of playing safety when asked to. He will be an asset in the run game and when QBs are under pressure and look to his side they will definitly see him within a couple yards of the WR.He is in a contract year so effort will definitly not be an issue.In some ways he is the equivalant of the the Joe Horn signing. Horn lacked the speed and physical gifts of our other WR (White&Jenks). But he was a smart, tough player who knew how to practice right, find holes in a defense, catch the ball and hold on over the middle. If Williams can have a similar effect on our young CBs to the one Horn had on our WR, his on field contributions will be like the icing on the cake. Since he is younger and playing for a contract, I expect there to be a lot of icing. Not as good a Foxy, but in some ways may be an even better signing.In some ways I seem him as analogous to what we tried to achieve with the Von Hutchins signing ... only as you say ... with more icing.It is Tye Hill that has a chance of panning out like Foxy ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of Reason Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Brian Williams does not have blazing speed. In some ways he is the opposite of the current starting CBs on our roster- He is a smart, tough CB that can man up with bigger, stronger recievers. He has great anticipation and loves to jump short routes and slants. He is a sure tackler, capable of playing safety when asked to. He will be an asset in the run game and when QBs are under pressure and look to his side they will definitly see him within a couple yards of the WR.You just described Chevis Jackson to a tee. This is what I've noticed about our CB crew - Hill is a smaller, quicker, less-physical corner (much like Grimes in those aspects); while Williams is a larger, more physical, able to play the slot, jump-the-routes kind of CB (exactly like Jackson). Could we be seeing the creation of depth with Hill and Grimes @ LCB and WIlliams and Jackson @ RCB? And what's nice about this is that Owens appears to have a combination of all of these skills. Houston? Well, never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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