ROSTER CUTS
- RB Jamaal Williams
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I’m shocked… /s
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I think his time in the NFL is up. Many fans were upset that the Lions signed Monty over him. Had a solid career and should be proud.
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This past season was the pits. He was rarely used. A walk-on could have did what he did.
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To be fair they were at the time.
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Not this feller
Jamaal as assistant rb coach and hilarious coach. Hard guy not to like…
Why not?
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He’ll be in Chicago
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Who is “they?”
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People on this board were lamenting the fact that we gave more money to Montgomery than Williams got from the Saints. Not everyone, but I would say a majority of fans were disappointed that Jamaal wasn’t coming back.
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I was disappointed. The guy was a huge part of the culture shift in Detroit. He was also entertaining and productive.
At the same time I was very happy that we signed Dmont to replace him. On a talent level I felt like we upgraded.
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With the PS rules
I wouldn’t count a return to Detroit out
I don’t think his nfl career is out of options
Or perhaps NY
Solid locker room leader who could help AG or Ben get their locker room in order
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Jamaal is a batter ram RB. I am not even sure I would call him a 1 cut guy. He runs super hard and straight ahead. He was a goal line demon but he left a ton of yards on the field when asked to actually be a RB and run holes and make cuts. DMont was a HUGE upgrade.
I do think JW has a spot in the NFL. He has a skill set. Great locker room guy, and runs crazy hard and hits the hole/line with energy. The issue I think he light have is salary. Say the Lions take him to get those 1 yard runs and relieve Dmont of his batter ram duties. How much is that worth and is he a better option than CR or Vaki?
He has a very good rep in the NFL and I think he will end up on a team looking to work on culture. Watch for him for sure to show up in Chicago or with the Jets. I do not see him as a fit for the Lions but he has some tread left IMO.
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That’s inaccurate. Most fans supported the move from what I remember. I was one of the fans who didn’t like the move, but it was only a few of us.
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Not me. I thought he was overrated. Left a ton of yards on the field. Benefited from an unusual number of 1st and goal at the one and though his attitude was funny and sometimes endearing. I thought it was a little attention seeking and distracting from what we were building
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I was bummed that Williams left right up until we signed Monty. At that point I happily shared the news of the signing with my Bears fan wife and enjoyed her response immensely. 
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I thought he was good for the culture and the locker room
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And … that looks to be wrong as Brad and Dan were willing to “over pay” him
Suggesting he was not a distraction.
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