Going into the new season, Terrance Williams was expected by some to become the new number one receiver in Dallas. However, things have gone wrong for Williams, both on and off the field, and his future with the Cowboys is not a sure thing.
And it’s not just one reason why Williams might not be a Cowboy, there are a number of reasons that have culminated in him playing his last snap in Dallas. Some are bigger than others, but the writing has been on the wall for players over and over again. Terrance Williams is just another in a long line of players who’ve overstayed their welcome.
1. Williams’ Arrest
Let’s start with the obvious and most recent. On May 19, Terrance Williams was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor public intoxication. When the news broke, his mug shot and subsequent arrest video were released.
Jerry Jones has staunchly supported his players for off-the-field incidents, such as Adam Jones and Michael Irvin. Even going to the point that it seems ridiculous to do so.
However, Jerry Jones now seems to have tightened his leash around players IF they’ve produced and as we’ll see next, Terrance Williams’ production hasn’t been enough to protect him.
2. Williams’ Production
With Jason Witten slowing down and Dez Bryant not playing like his old self, it was hoped that Williams would be able to step up and show out. However, Williams instead posted career lows in receiving yards (568) and touchdowns (0). 2017 was his worst season to date, and it may have hurt his chances in the future.
Terrance Williams has had his chances in the past to be a number one receiver, due to injury to Dez Bryant, but wasn’t able to dominate like one. In a season where Dak Prescott needed Williams to ball out, he deflated instead.
3. Unfamiliar Faces
Last year’s receiving corp consisted of Williams, Dez Bryant, Cole Beasley, Ryan Switzer, Brice Butler and Noah Brown. As it stands today, three of the six are gone.
- Dez Bryant was released
- Brice Butler signed with Arizona in free agency
- Ryan Switzer was traded to Oakland
Dez was not playing up to his price tag, Switzer became a valuable trade asset, and the team showed almost no signs that they intended on resigning Butler.
These moves were all made in the hope of giving Dak Prescott “Dak-friendly receivers.” With the moves made, one has to wonder if Williams is next. A 50% change in a position group is rare in a single off-season, but the team looks as though it may have made the right decisions.
Is trading or releasing Terrance Williams the next move?
4. Off-season Reload
In addition to the loss of three of last year’s receivers, the team has gained some new faces. Deonte Thompson and Allen Hurns were signed via free agency, Micheal Gallup and Cedrick Wilson were drafted, and the team traded for Tavon Austin in the draft (though he was later designated as a running back).
Traditionally, the Cowboys usually only keep five or six receivers on their roster. Though it’s possible the team keeps seven receivers, Williams will need to go up against Hurns, Thompson, Wilson, Gallup, Cole Beasley and Noah Brown for playing time.
As I mentioned earlier, the writing is on the wall. And the writing for Terrance Williams was bigger than John Hancock’s at this juncture. Terrance Williams is looking like the odd man out.
Unless he gets suspended he wont be released this year because of his contract.
Yes,
Which is why I feel they should go 6-7 wr’s this season
Especially if T Will gets suspended
Today, David Irvin just got his 4 games suspension
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I feel T Will has just as an imminent suspension looming which will cause Dallas to be very prepared receiver wise
Hint
Use his release salary to add another free agent receiver
I feel if one averages out Williams career stats, he’d only be equivalent to a #3 receiver
Irving got suspended bc of PED and I dont think he gets re signed. I think if T will gets suspended, i think he has a good chance to be released. I think Gallop will take over as the no. 2 WR.
Very feasible
However,
hypothetically if David Irvin comes back & say, gets in 12games the production DLaw got in 16games,,,,,,,I just don’t see a release ,,,,even if he gets 1-1/2 sack per game they won’t release him
And I can accept if they continue to give prove it one year deals or an extension that was heavy laced with incentives until he proved himself mature off the field
We definitely don’t want nor need Philly, Redskins or Giants with him
And I’m not going to limit Michael Gallup to the 2nd WR position
He has a very high ceiling
Cole, is more of a proven #1 than them all at this point
Training Camp & preseason will filter things out
Too early to predict for sure
But overall I can agree with your take on this
T Will will be my most unpopular choice to keep
He helped Dallas before Brice Butler resigned in order to keep the offense in place for the young Prescott
And
He did so with a team friendly deal & a squeaky-clean PR record
But when teams schemed to take away Dak’s weapons by keying in on their weaknesses & not just his, (in which 5 receivers weaknesses far outlays that if the Qb)
Combined with barely no time to go through his progressions, (due to the loss of 2 O line starters then loss of 2 pro bowler O linemen + Zeke) which left less time for them to get open
,,,,,,,,Terrance production, along witheveryone else’s regressed
Now, for financial sense coupled with the purposes of “just in case ” insurance
Dallas need to carefully consider keeping T Will onboard especially in light of his bigplay making ability in key moments despite having a dismal ’17 season
Then he just might be a trade asset/part of a trade pkg, etc,,,,, who knows
Hopefully the latter is most attractive due to a very promising training camp
I also think Dallas should go 6 WR regardless as Dak-friendly/team-friendly with 4TE’s
Plus keeping Williams for a waste-not mentality
Prayerfully he bounces back & live up to his contract & gives Dallas value for next year’s trade options
TWill has a Low Football IQ with zero consistency. When Dez was out while Romo was here TWill never took over and tried to be lead Dog. He is a 3rd/4th WR at best pretending to be a Number 2. A WR worth his weight will find some way to score a TD and Dak,O-Linemen/Zeke,Team Injuries is not to Blame for that.
That’s mostly true
For without the threat of Zeke & injury to both Smith # Martin at critical points in the season, Prescott simply didn’t have time to attempt certain passes
Expert hof QB have been defending Dak in that the best can’t pass from being buried in the turf
Zeke’s absence hurt every area of the offense
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Dez’s decline didn’t loosen the defense for its 2nd receiver
But with this being said, I maintain my opinion that if they got rid if Dez then why keep Williams except for worse case scenario & of course, the salary hit
Then I’m pretty sure Come. R Goddell is going to have a say in this Lamborghini incident
So T. Will bust might not be an option anyway
He’s just not my favorite & may be a progress stopper for the remaining future WR’s that need critical reps prior to season opener