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Cowboys release safety Roy Williams

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Luckyazn, Mar 5, 2009.

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  1. Luckyazn

    Luckyazn Member

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    Two days ago, Dallas Cowboys safety Roy Williams publicly requested his release from the club.

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    Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips discusses Roy Williams' hard style of tackling.
    On Thursday, he was granted his wish.

    Just one day after jettisoning wide receiver Terrell Owens, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones maintained the trend of pink slips for his high-profile players, by terminating Williams' contract. The move, first reported by the Dallas Morning News and confirmed through league sources, makes Williams a free agent and puts a youthful and still-productive defensive player on the open market.

    Williams, 28, was the Cowboys' first-round pick in the 2002 draft, from Oklahoma.

    The seven-year veteran, a fixture in the Dallas interior secondary, was named to five Pro Bowl teams and one All-Pro squad. During his career with the Cowboys, Williams collected 611 tackles, 6½ sacks, 19 interceptions and 56 passes defensed.

    Blessed with the instincts of a safety and the hitting power of a linebacker, Williams was often a liability in pass coverage. He was at his best playing close to the line of scrimmage and was an effective defender versus the run.

    Williams recently signed a $25 million contract extension, which included an $11 million signing bonus. His departure saves the Cowboys about $1 million in salary-cap room.

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    #1 Luckyazn, Mar 5, 2009
  2. leroy

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    Countdown to the thread asking, "Should the Texans be interested in Roy Williams" in 5...4...3...2...
     
    #2 leroy, Mar 5, 2009
  3. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Crazy hes only 28. Doesn't feel that way.
     
    #3 Ziggy, Mar 5, 2009
  4. ima_drummer2k

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    The existing one has already been bumped. :D
     
    #4 ima_drummer2k, Mar 5, 2009
  5. VooDooPope

    VooDooPope Love > Hate

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    Can they cut Jerry Jones?

    That would help.
     
    #5 VooDooPope, Mar 5, 2009
  6. Lil Pun

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    He's a one dimensional safety, if that. I don't know how many teams will be interested but we'll see.
     
    #6 Lil Pun, Mar 5, 2009
  7. Breaker

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    He's a glorified C.C Brown. So, no.

    Our FS is set, we'll find a SS in the draft, hopefully William Moore.
     
    #7 Breaker, Mar 5, 2009
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    FLASH21 Heart O' Champs

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    already happened bud...
     
    #8 FLASH21, Mar 5, 2009
  9. gucci888

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    Supposedly the Texans are really high on Dom Barber who we picked up last year. I would like to see the Texans pick up Moore or Chung in the 2nd but I wouldn't be suprised if we picked up another defensive position.
     
    #9 gucci888, Mar 5, 2009
  10. rimrocker

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    This surprises me a little because Williams was a Jerry Jones pick all the way.
     
    #10 rimrocker, Mar 5, 2009
  11. rrj_gamz

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    a little surprised but where ever he goes, he'll be kicking some ass...still a lot of years left in him...
     
    #11 rrj_gamz, Mar 5, 2009
  12. Blake

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    as long as he doesn't have to cover anybody. That guy gets burned more than Petey Faggins. Maybe he should be a weakside linebacker
     
    #12 Blake, Mar 5, 2009
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