Keith Williams

[stamphater]

Article on him in todays Journal. What are peoples thoughts on K. Williams because I've seem them vary quite widely...


http://www.canada.com/edmontonjourna...e-f1a2c1e7e4a3

John Korobanik, The Edmonton Journal
Published: 7:14 am

EDMONTON - It's a given for every rookie in every team sport -- until you prove yourself, you're going to be the target of the opposition that believes it can beat you simply because you are a rookie.

Keith Williams is quietly, effectively disproving the thought that rookies, especially new import defensive backs in the Canadian Football League, can't handle the wider, longer field and the advantages the offence has.

The 24-year-old native of Mt. Vernon, N.Y., has become a steady, dependable back for the Edmonton Eskimos and has withstood the challenges through six games and against some of the league's top receivers.

[Beerfish]

Re: Keith Williams

Excellent on run support, looked good for most of the early games, hard hitter, really flows to the ball, got totally owned by Paris Jackson last game because he missed jamming him on numerous occasions. If you are going to jam in this league you better not miss or you're going to get burnt.

[56Parkies]

Re: Keith Williams

Excellent on run support, looked good for most of the early games, hard hitter, really flows to the ball, got totally owned by Paris Jackson last game because he missed jamming him on numerous occasions. If you are going to jam in this league you better not miss or you're going to get burnt.

I think you could say he got owned by Paris Jackson in the first HALF of the last game; in the second half, PJ got 1 reception for 5 yards, IIRC. Sounds like some decent half-time adjustments by either Williams, R. Campbell or both..?

[stamphater]

Re: Keith Williams

He certainly has a nose for the ball. I like that he always seems to be going full speed and doesn't miss tackles. I certainly agree he seems to miss his jams or let his guy go by him and I've noticed that at times in every game. Almost as though he's prepared for a run and misses his guy.

[gizmo fan 2]

Re: Keith Williams

He's done well, IMO...a rook who comes in raw and yet he's probably been one of the more under-the-radar guys back there. Sure, he's making every third tackle for us, but other than that...people are noticing Younger, Buhl, and Goss a lot more, IMO (for whatever reason).

If he keeps playing the way he has been I'd like to keep him around for a long time.

[SandManFan]

Re: Keith Williams

We don't hear his name much, and he gives me a bit of a Shannon Garrett feeling. yes yes..its too early to make those kind of comparisons.. blah blah blah... thats not an absolute comparison, but I feel there are some similarities. I really have no complaints against him at this point.

[gizmo fan 2]

Re: Keith Williams

We don't hear his name much, and he gives me a bit of a Shannon Garrett feeling. yes yes..its too early to make those kind of comparisons.. blah blah blah... thats not an absolute comparison, but I feel there are some similarities. I really have no complaints against him at this point.

No, I completely agree with that. Not flashy, nothing eye-popping, just solid nearly all the way through. And he's a rook...he's still got room to improve.

[Cerebral]

Re: Keith Williams

I really like the way Keith Williams has played. He's a very sure-tackler and I like the fact that he brings some physical intensity to the line. A good sign that he has some big-time potential is the fact that he got lit up by Paris Jackson in the first half last week but then turned around and owned him in the second half.

[turftoe27]

Re: Keith Williams

You gotta love a guy whose favorite meal is meatloaf , mashed potatoes and peas .