Zack Williams Drafted In 6th Round By Carolina Panthers
by Jeff Nusser on May 1, 2011 2:10 PM PDT
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PrintAfter going through the entire 2010 NFL Draft without having a player selected, WSU finally ended its drought when offensive lineman Zack Williams was selected on Saturday in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers.
Williams is the first player selected since wide receiver Brandon Gibson was picked in the sixth round by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009.
I would imagine most WSU fans didn't consider Williams much of an NFL prospect over his two years, given both the overall performance of the offensive line and his injury troubles in 2009. But he tested out reasonably well at the NFL combine, showing the kind of ability that causes teams to take a late-round flier on guys. Via NFL.com:
Williams has the aggressiveness and build to become a solid backup guard /center in the NFL as his skill-set continues to polish up. However, he does not possess the athleticism to start. Flashes the ability to sustain and move defenders off the ball but needs to watch his pad level and hand usage.
One thing Williams has going for him? The Panthers were so atrocious on offense that he'll likely be given every chance under a new coaching staff to prove that he can contribute to the team's new direction.
In what appears to be a setback, punter Reid Forrest did not hear his name called yesterday. However, we all know that's because of a super-secret arrangement between NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Forrest to place him where it will benefit the league the most. Clearly, collusion is the only way to explain the events of the last three days.
Don't worry, Reid. Your secret's safe with us.
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Not trying to knock on anyone here
but its weird to to think that Zack and Brandon Gibson were both, in the draft’s eyes, equivalent prospects.
Imagine this comment in COUGAR BOLD!
Zack Williams draft
After the season, I heard one of the Cougar coaches say that Williams was rated by pro scouts as the best center prospect on the West coast. (or graded out the best), something like that. . I think people were surprised by that, but I also think they fixated on the low snap issue. I didn’t follow the draft closely enough to see what other centers were drafted from the West coast.
He was solid blocking center for us last year.
The snap problem came from a broken hand he was playing with all year, that’s why he got so much unfair rap from fans for being a bad center.
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by Brett the 49er on May 1, 2011 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
BROKEN HAND?!!
How did I not know about this?
I'm a little skeptical.
I feel like someone would have said something in defense of Zack (like a coach for example).
Attractive, Intelligent, Short Attention Span, Timbers Fan Reader
I heard it in person from Wulff and Bill Stevens, so I just assume it's true.
Said he broke it week one, it wasn’t a bad break so he just played through it.
Not saying I’m 100% on board with the theory either, just what I heard.
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by Brett the 49er on May 2, 2011 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
If this is true
I feel ridiculously bad about everything I have said about his snaps, and I sincerely apologize to Zack Williams.
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by Neil Vincent Roberts on May 1, 2011 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Reid Forrest couldn't have been drafted
He didn’t get any cell service in Pakistan and couldn’t return any calls from teams. Luckily, he fulfilled his one-man mission and came back victorious. Who up for a re-draft?
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by GoCougs on May 1, 2011 10:40 PM PDT reply actions 6 recs
So when they say 40 Navy SEALS,
they mean “one man with the skill-set of 40 Navy Seals”.
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by Coug999 on May 2, 2011 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Cougs post spring depth chart?
Has anyone seen the recent depth chart? CJ Mizel is NOT a starter? Unless Wulff is planning on swithing to a 3-4, I am a little confused.
Linky
This article is 4 days old, so you all probally know about it, but just in case.
His effort has been
less than consistent. From day to day, he’d be anywhere from 1st to 3rd team, due to his inconsistency. Given that, it shouldn’t surprise you that at the end of the SPRING depth chart (which honestly, doesn’t mean too much), he’s 2nd team.
He made some great plays last year, but he was also out of position a lot, and missed on plays because of it. If he’s not putting forth the effort to clean that up during spring, he shouldn’t just be handed the starting spot. He’s got the talent to be special, but hasn’t proven to be so special that you let him lolligag with impunity.
by TiltingRight on May 2, 2011 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
He and the new LB coach are apparently a little rocky.
Or at least that’s what’s been said around here.
Attractive, Intelligent, Short Attention Span, Timbers Fan Reader
We've had many discussions in the past on that topic.
People always seem convinced that wulff its going to it.
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by Coug999 on May 2, 2011 11:13 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
BUT......BUT....BUT.....
….its so pretty…..
In all seriousness though, I don’t understand why we would go to the 3-4 when we have trouble getting pressure on the QB with the 4-3 AND a blitz
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by Neil Vincent Roberts on May 4, 2011 6:36 AM PDT up reply actions
It's all because we can't stop the run.
The 3-4 would (allegedly) give that job to the linebackers.
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Which is further evidence that a lot of fans have no clue.
The linebackers were BY FAR the biggest problem on defense last year. It wasn’t even close.
Must be frustrating for Forrest
I think the lockout situation is preventing him from signing with anybody at the moment. I’d be feeling a little anxious if I was him. Though perhaps teams can informally “invite” him to the workouts that might happen if this stuff ever gets sorted.
"I mean I was like, okay, there you go, you wanna hit me? There you go, one pitch for you. You don't get it? You have no chance." ~ Felix Hernandez
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