A Name To Keep An Eye On

[Proudiddy]

Tyrell Williams. 

6-3, 204 lbs. 4.42 forty, 39.5 inch vert, and what would've been the best three cone drill at the combine, all measured at his pro day.  He went to D2 at Western Oregon. 

I just turned on the SD/SF game while waiting on NFL Total Access and the dude is magic.  You ever watch a game, on any level, and there is that one guy that stands out on the field above everyone else?  He just looks like he is operating at a completely different speed and level of athleticism and skill?  That was what I just saw in this guy.  He caught a ball on a crossing route coming across the middle of the field, made at least two guys miss as he continued running laterally, then saw a crease between a couple of defenders and darted to the daylight, only to completely pull away convincingly from the remaining defenders with an angle on him.  I hadn't heard of him prior, but once he caught it, I never expected all of that because build-wise, he looks pretty hulking...  But he has some jets.  

So I looked at the clock, and he's making this play about halfway through the 4th quarter.  So I think to myself, "there's hope!"  He continued to play all the way through the 4th,and made another spectacular play later as the QB threw a bullet out of desperation to avoid the rush and Williams dove in the air, reached behind to catch it and snagged it out of midair against his body's momentum (as the throw was well behind him).  

At this point, I know you're likely thinking, "great thread asshole, he's on another team, why does he get his own thread and why do I care?"  Because, it hit me...   He has several traits that Gettleman loves and I thought how ideal of a fit here he would be because of them...   He's big, athletic, strong hands, from many accounts seems to be a polished route runner, and is a willing and imposing blocker for a WR.  

Still wondering why he got this thread? 

I did some more digging...   As I said his measureables were ridiculous at his pro day, and I'm not impressed by pro day numbers unless I see it on the field, and this guy shows all of that and then some.  And here, as Panthers fans, is where we care - he played the entire 4th quarter, meaning obviously he is fighting for a roster spot, ANNNND, we apparently tried to sign him after the draft but he chose San Diego instead.  So, we have already shown interest and there's a chance he might be available.  Only thing is, he apparently made the decision to go with SD, in part because he wanted to stay on the west coast. 

Anyway, there was interest, and I imagine there still would be after the tape he has put out there this preseason.   Additionally, the San Diego Tribune wrote an article stating SD needs to keep Williams or risk losing him to another team, mentioning us as ideal/potential suitors.  Daddy likey...

Here are some of the goods:

-The article where Williams himself mentions that we made him an offer but he chose SD.

http://www.sdboltreport.com/williams-goal-make-an-impact-on-every-single-play-cms-81

(beware, there is a lot of homer to that article) 

-The Tribune article laying out possible scenarios if the Chargers fug up and try to put him on the PS, mentioning us as a team that would target him. 

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/aug/27/chargers-tyrell-williams-nfl-krasovic/

-And a poor man's scouting report with highlights included from prior to the draft.

http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2015/03/patriots_2015_nfl_draft_sleepe.html

 

IMHO, if we were able to get this guy, he would step in as a starter IMMEDIATELY.  He is explosive and stands out among his peers.  I would love it, if the Chargers were willing to do it, to see Gettleman make a deal for him like he did for Norwood, if the Chargers try to cut him.  If he is cut, I don't see him making it to us in waivers, because he has the measureables, and more importantly, he now has the tape and a growing reputation. 

 

The end... 

[Mol3m4n]

Looooooooonnnnngggggg

[Mother Grabber]

why would the Chargers cut him if he's so fantastically amazballs?

[LinvilleGorge]

Definitely not reading all of that, but I read a bit.

What you said about a guy just standing out, especially at a small school, reminded me of watching Roddy White at UAB.  Back when I was in college I watched a TON of college football.  Roddy White was a guy I was very high on and then he played his way into the 1st round and then those damn falcons drafted him.  Sucked, because I knew they'd landed a damn good one.

Here recently, that guy was DeAndre Hopkins at Clemson.  Being a UNC fan, I still watch a decent amount of ACC football and the guy always stuck out.  Roddy White was actually the comparison I made to him when he was entering the draft.

[PhillyB]

damn, nice work, especially with the gettleman ties. my instinct is to sigh at the prospect of adding another low-round JAG type, but if we're not gonna go after any randy mosses or reggie waynes we may as well try to improve the roster from the bottom up.

who knows.

[Daddy_Uncle]

cant wait to see how the roster ends up shaking out

[Riverboat Ron]

yes

[Proudiddy]

why would the Chargers cut him if he's so fantastically amazballs?

Why would he be playing til the end of the game in the 4th preseason game?  Why is he wearing a single-digit number?  It isn't because he is a lock to make the roster. 

SD has a lot of talent at WR.  Their top three are Floyd, Keenan Allen, and Stevie Johnson.  I also had completely forgot they signed Jacoby Jones.  So there's four.  The Tribune article lays all of that out.  After those four guys, he is in competition with four other young reciever they like, one of who, Inman, Rivers REALLY trusts, so there's five.  He's basically competing with three or four other guys for the last spot, and I believe several of them have been with SD for the last year (PS and such). 

If I was them, there is no way I'd cut him... But either way, if they cut him or keep him, they're going to be cutting a really good WR who will contribute on Sundays this fall for an NFL team.  My hopes are that they cut him and he sees the opportunity to be had here now with KB injured and signs (if we're still interested). 

[Montsta]

Why did I think Stevie Johnson played on the 49ers?

[Ivan The Awesome]

Pipe dream. I don't think Gettleman will trade for more wr.  I don't see him reaching the Panthers in the waiver wire.  

[Ivan The Awesome]

Another one to watch is Javontee Herndon. 

[bandu]

Tyrell Williams,Carolina has a double digit jersey number that you can wear as a starter

[t96]

Well if Proudiddy likes him then I'm sure he'll be a perennial pro bowler.

[Moorgan]

If they do pull the trigger on this or any other guy who is cut? Bersin? I don't think the staff has Brown as the last guy. Norwood? Possibly but doubt it. It would be a tough call. I'm sure we're keeping an eye on every teams cuts and PS designees.

Good post. Details, research and Panther ties.