Football Roy Williams: I want the ball more. Terrell Owens: No. - Page 2

Sam Hall · 12-26-2008, 11:28 AM

Williams frustrated in return to Texas

ESPN.com news services

A Dallas Cowboys wide receiver says he's frustrated by his involvement in the offense -- and it's not Terrell Owens.

Nearly a month ago, Owens and fellow receivers Patrick Crayton and Roy E. Williams met separately with offensive coordinator Jason Garrett to express their concerns about the team's offense.

Since then, Crayton and Owens have said they've seen some positive results in the way the offense is running. Williams, however, has been frustrated as the Cowboys have struggled, and admitted as much as Dallas readied for its win-or-go-home game Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Williams, who has been dealing with a foot injury, has 17 receptions for 194 yards and one touchdown since the Cowboys dealt their first-round, third-round and sixth-round picks to the Detroit Lions to acquire him. And after trying to dismiss questions about his limited production since coming to Dallas, in a trade that was seen as a way for the Cowboys to open up the offense and give quarterback Tony Romo a deep-ball threat, Williams opened up.

"I know I am a player in this league," Williams said, according to Dallas-Fort Worth area media reports. "My thing is, if you brought me in half the season, you obviously know what I am capable of doing. You wouldn't have spent what you did to get a person. You know what I can do. I know what I can do. I can tell you what I can't do. I'm just waiting."

Owens stuck up for Williams, saying his teammate has legitimate reasons to be frustrated.

"If you bring a guy over here and you pay him that much money, you want [him] to be involved," Owens said, according to The (Fort Worth) Star-Telegram. "He has a lot of talent. Otherwise, he wouldn't be here. I'm not saying that in a negative way. I'm saying that because I know he can help the team. Once we figure out a way we can get him more involved and he can help this offense, the better off we'll be."

The trade rescued Williams from the hapless Lions and brought him back home, where he starred at Texas and at Odessa Permian High School (of "Friday Night Lights" fame). It also resulted in a five-year, $45 million contract with the Cowboys.

Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said a number of factors have played a role in Williams' lack of production with the Cowboys. He came to the team at midseason and didn't play with Romo, who was out with a finger injury, for three weeks, Phillips explained. And Williams' foot injury has also affected him, Phillips said.

"I think we do need to get comfortable with him," Phillips said, according to the Star-Telegram. "I don't think we've come to that point. We haven't had that feel yet. But I think we will as we go along or certainly next year."

Williams said he has not been hindered by the injury -- and that he is getting open on the field.

"People can watch the film," Williams said, according to the Star-Telegram. "I'm doing what I am coached to do."

But Williams said the most important thing is for the Cowboys to win on Sunday and earn an NFC wild card playoff berth. He said he made that point earlier this week to teammates who have been ribbing him about having played for the winless Lions, who could become the NFL's first 0-16 team on Sunday.

"That's what I told guys," Williams said, according to the Star-Telegram. "They joke about me with the 0-16 Detroit thing and I just told them, 'If we don't win this game, we're all in the same boat. We both are going to be watching the same playoff game next week.' They all understood that. That put it in perspective."

Owens, for his part, said the Cowboys' offense will click "if we do the necessary things," according to the Dallas Morning News. "If Tony has the time and we get holes for guys who run the ball effectively and Tony can pass effectively, we can't be stopped."

Sure-Oz · 12-26-2008, 02:44 PM

I hope the Eagles roll dallas sunday

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 12-26-2008, 02:46 PM

What an awesome thread title.

Valiant · 12-26-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I think Denver is going to get that designation.

3 games up with 3 to play?

And in this division..

Chiefs Pantalones · 12-26-2008, 03:05 PM

I've seen quite a few of the Dallas games since the Roy Williams trade and I can't believe they haven't been getting him the ball more than they have. It's like he's Johnnie Morton out there. There is no excuse for Dallas not getting him the ball more.

Sure-Oz · 12-26-2008, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

I've seen quite a few of the Dallas games since the Roy Williams trade and I can't believe they haven't been getting him the ball more than they have. It's like he's Johnnie Morton out there. There is no excuse for Dallas not getting him the ball more.

Romo is like tyler thigpen, looks for witten and locks on. Then he throws to TO cause he's bitching. Williams would be a #1 in many other places, he's definetly under used.

Chiefs Pantalones · 12-26-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Romo is like tyler thigpen, looks for witten and locks on. Then he throws to TO cause he's bitching. Williams would be a #1 in many other places, he's definetly under used.

That's true. It's not like Williams is a no-talent piece of shit, dude is amazing. No excuses at all.

JuicesFlowing · 12-26-2008, 03:45 PM

Dallas is a mess, and I love it. Oh wait, I don't, because the media reports their every waking move, 24/7. They need to be mediocre with NO "personalities" on the team. That will never happen.

Sure-Oz · 12-26-2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

That's true. It's not like Williams is a no-talent piece of shit, dude is amazing. No excuses at all.

Exactly....im glad they can't even get out of their own way to atleast break even on that deal. It'd be best to let TO walk imo.

BigChiefFan · 12-26-2008, 04:24 PM

I think Romo is a bit overrated, too.

Sure-Oz · 12-26-2008, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

I think Romo is a bit overrated, too.

I heard he's going to marry that overrated biatch jessica

Mecca · 12-26-2008, 06:40 PM

Romo never even looks at Williams, it's absurd. He is the fastest WR on that team and has one of the best size/speed ratio's you'll ever see yet the QB doesn't even look at him?

Roy Williams does have a right to bitch, Witten and Owens get balls thrown at them constantly.

**SAUTO** · 12-26-2008, 06:42 PM

I thought T.O. was bitching saying williams NEEDS the ball more

Chiefs Pantalones · 12-26-2008, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

I thought T.O. was bitching saying williams NEEDS the ball more

He is. The title of the thread is kinda...well wrong.

Mecca · 12-26-2008, 06:53 PM

Imagine the Colts using Reggie Wayne like he's Devard Darling, that's how Roy Williams is used at this moment.

Chiefs Pantalones · 12-26-2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecca

Imagine the Colts using Reggie Wayne like he's Devard Darling, that's how Roy Williams is used at this moment.

That is so true. It's like they aren't even designing any plays for him.

12-26-2008, 11:28 AM
Sam Hall UNSTOPPABLE Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: KC area Casino cash: $9895185	Roy Williams: I want the ball more. Terrell Owens: No. Williams frustrated in return to Texas ESPN.com news services A Dallas Cowboys wide receiver says he's frustrated by his involvement in the offense -- and it's not Terrell Owens. Nearly a month ago, Owens and fellow receivers Patrick Crayton and Roy E. Williams met separately with offensive coordinator Jason Garrett to express their concerns about the team's offense. Since then, Crayton and Owens have said they've seen some positive results in the way the offense is running. Williams, however, has been frustrated as the Cowboys have struggled, and admitted as much as Dallas readied for its win-or-go-home game Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Williams, who has been dealing with a foot injury, has 17 receptions for 194 yards and one touchdown since the Cowboys dealt their first-round, third-round and sixth-round picks to the Detroit Lions to acquire him. And after trying to dismiss questions about his limited production since coming to Dallas, in a trade that was seen as a way for the Cowboys to open up the offense and give quarterback Tony Romo a deep-ball threat, Williams opened up. "I know I am a player in this league," Williams said, according to Dallas-Fort Worth area media reports. "My thing is, if you brought me in half the season, you obviously know what I am capable of doing. You wouldn't have spent what you did to get a person. You know what I can do. I know what I can do. I can tell you what I can't do. I'm just waiting." Owens stuck up for Williams, saying his teammate has legitimate reasons to be frustrated. "If you bring a guy over here and you pay him that much money, you want [him] to be involved," Owens said, according to The (Fort Worth) Star-Telegram. "He has a lot of talent. Otherwise, he wouldn't be here. I'm not saying that in a negative way. I'm saying that because I know he can help the team. Once we figure out a way we can get him more involved and he can help this offense, the better off we'll be." The trade rescued Williams from the hapless Lions and brought him back home, where he starred at Texas and at Odessa Permian High School (of "Friday Night Lights" fame). It also resulted in a five-year, $45 million contract with the Cowboys. Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said a number of factors have played a role in Williams' lack of production with the Cowboys. He came to the team at midseason and didn't play with Romo, who was out with a finger injury, for three weeks, Phillips explained. And Williams' foot injury has also affected him, Phillips said. "I think we do need to get comfortable with him," Phillips said, according to the Star-Telegram. "I don't think we've come to that point. We haven't had that feel yet. But I think we will as we go along or certainly next year." Williams said he has not been hindered by the injury -- and that he is getting open on the field. "People can watch the film," Williams said, according to the Star-Telegram. "I'm doing what I am coached to do." But Williams said the most important thing is for the Cowboys to win on Sunday and earn an NFC wild card playoff berth. He said he made that point earlier this week to teammates who have been ribbing him about having played for the winless Lions, who could become the NFL's first 0-16 team on Sunday. "That's what I told guys," Williams said, according to the Star-Telegram. "They joke about me with the 0-16 Detroit thing and I just told them, 'If we don't win this game, we're all in the same boat. We both are going to be watching the same playoff game next week.' They all understood that. That put it in perspective." Owens, for his part, said the Cowboys' offense will click "if we do the necessary things," according to the Dallas Morning News. "If Tony has the time and we get holes for guys who run the ball effectively and Tony can pass effectively, we can't be stopped."
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