hawknation2015
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Popeyejones":1fz0qnaw said:hawknation2015":1fz0qnaw said:Popeyejones":1fz0qnaw said:I've been very critical of the WIlliams signing (he'll play well IMO, but i think there were MUCH cheaper options that would have been just as effective), but blaming him for Wilson/Wagner? LOL, nah.
Sorry, Popeye. Carroll has simply been too successful at finding stellar DBs to question him on this particular signing. Williams has played more snaps than any other corner over the last two seasons, meaning there was tons of tape on him. Finding a guy with that combination of experience, length, and athleticism is rare. Now, he is getting the best coaching any DB can receive. I expect we will see a much more finished product from Williams this season.
Don't want to drag off topic, but agree to disagree (I think scheme and surrounding talent makes some of that "talent" seem a lot better than it is; as we've seen with the CBs who try to keep up their level of play after leaving Seattle, and will most likely see again with Maxwell). Agreed though that Williams will look better for the Hawks than he has for the Eagles.
So, yeah, I'm including my thoughts on it after I said I wouldn't, but agree to disagree.
I agree with all of that . . . we find players who are capable of dominating in our defensive scheme. Who do you think would have been a better signing than Williams? Keeping in mind the requisite arm length and athleticism requirements.