Mike Williams – Ready to Fly!!
Posted by Steve O'Reilly on July 27, 2010 · 4 Comments
By Steve O’Reilly
Mike Williams understands diversity, he understands trying times and patience and he knows everything has it’s time and place. 2010 is Mike’s time and Seattle is the place. All the stars have aligned and Mike is ready to fly with the Seahawks and show the NFL world what he’s really got.
At the University of Southern California, Mike Williams was an exceptional talent. His one handed catches made fans across the country take notice of his skills. He decided that he was ready for Prime Time and take his skills onto the NFL, however the NFL didn’t agree. They had a rule in place that did not allow Williams to join the NFL Draft and he sat out a year until the time was right.
That following offseason, Williams was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 1st Round, 10th overall. The Lions had high expectations for the young talent and even though he hadn’t played football in a year, the team was optimistic. Mike is the prototypical size for a big NFL Receiver. He is 6-5 and around 230 pounds but questions quickly arose about his weight, as he beefed up and gained almost 40 pounds. Things didn’t exactly work out the way they were supposed to for Williams. To his credit, he wasn’t exactly on a “high powered” NFL offense out in Detroit and their struggles were evident. After two short seasons the Lions and Mike Williams parted ways. He was traded to Oakland and after a short stint with Raiders it was off to Tennessee. Things with the Titans didn’t work out and it seemed as though Williams NFL Career was over and he spent the entire 2008 and 2009 seasons away from the game.
The old saying however is “you can’t hold a good man down” and that just might be exactly the case with Mike Williams. Determined to shred the label that many NFL teams and pundits have given him, Mike stayed hungry to prove the NFL world wrong. He has been working extremely hard and is now a shredded 230 pounds and in the best shape of his young life. Still in his mid 20′s, Mike is a relatively low risk player at this point, a player that just might be the best gem you’ll find in 2010!
During his time at USC, Williams played under Head Coach Pete Carroll. Consequently, Carroll is the new Head Coach of the Seattle Seahawks and in need of a big possession Receiver. They kicked the tires on Brandon Marshall but that never panned out. Enter Mike Williams! Carroll is very familiar with the talent that Mike possesses and if there is anyone who can harness that unlimited potential, it’s probably Pete Carroll.
Mike Williams is now ready to show the world he is a competitor who has a desire to be the best. He’s learned from his experiences and is showing the work ethic and dedication to be a contributor to the Seahawks. He has the ability no question and with his work ethic and drive along with a Coach who he is very comfortable with, Mike Williams is … Ready to Fly!
We sat down with Mike, the new Seattle WR to discuss his future and more!!
Mike Williams Interview from Skinnypost on Vimeo.
Good Stuff, I like it! Good interview.
Thank you sir!! I appreciate the kind words!
M. WIlliams is going to surprise a lot of people, not just this season, but for years to come. A lot of people are going to eat crow for talking smack with words like: Bust, Over-rated, Fat-boy, Slacker. I would like to note, he was drafted by the Lions at an un-opportune time. GM, Coach, QB, and OC shuffling will take a toll on any skill players abilities. Call me a homer, but I’m willing to bet this season, opposing D’s are going to start out doubling up on Housh and quickly learn M.Wubs is not a push over after all. Take them to the House Mike!!!
Go Seahawks!!!
Thanks for stopping by AK!
I agree that Mike is going to do very well. He is extremely dedicated and when talking with him off camera he is focused and ready to shine! His talent is elite and now that he is in a good situation and excellent shape, there is no stopping him. He could be the surprise player of 2010!