Lions WR Roy Williams talked with reporters after practice Wednesday. He touched on the trade rumors that swirled around him earlier this offseason, his contract situation and the Lions' new approach on offense. When asked about being traded, Williams said in the Detroit Free-Press, "From all the rumors, I thought I was out of here." When asked about having any talks about a contract extension, Williams said "no." He also said it won't be a motivating factor. "I don't play for money, man. I play for wins. The money is there. It's what this league is based on or whatever, but I don't play for money." And when asked about the changes to the offense, Williams was pleased. "It sounds good, man. Everything sounds good in the offseason." (Updated 05/08/2008).
Injury Report
Knee - Probable for the start of 2008 training camp (Updated - 1/18/08)
Fantasy Analysis
It sounds like Williams is ready to go. The offensive creativity without coordinator Mike Martz, who Williams loved playing for, will be gone. But Williams, playing for a contract, should still thrive. Consider him a solid No. 2 Fantasy option and hope he can remain productive without Martz. (Updated 05/08/2008).
WR Roy Williams heard his name floated in potential trades in the offseason that he convinced himself he wasn't coming back to Detroit. Not until Rod Marinelli called and Williams heard the word from his head coach did the veteran believe he'd be a part of the Lions this season. "I mean, I don't think it was zero-percent chance I wasn't going anywhere. I think if somebody would have come with something that could have benefited the Lions, I think I would have been out of here." Williams denied saying in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that he preferred to play in Dallas. The Odessa, Texas, native wouldn't deny that playing closer to his home is attractive. Williams can become a free agent at the end of the 2008 season but said he fully expects the Lions to use the franchise designation to keep him in Detroit, a move that could turn out to be a precursor to a trade. "I don't think I'm gone next year, either," Williams said. "I think they're going to slap me." 05/08/2008
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Lions WR Roy Williams talked with reporters after practice Wednesday. He touched on the trade rumors that swirled around him earlier this offseason, his contract situation and the Lions' new approach on offense. When asked about being traded, Williams said in the Detroit Free-Press, "From all the rumors, I thought I was out of here." When asked about having any talks about a contract extension, Williams said "no." He also said it won't be a motivating factor. "I don't play for money, man. I play for wins. The money is there. It's what this league is based on or whatever, but I don't play for money." And when asked about the changes to the offense, Williams was pleased. "It sounds good, man. Everything sounds good in the offseason." (Updated 05/08/2008).
Injury Report
Knee - Probable for the start of 2008 training camp (Updated - 1/18/08)
Fantasy Analysis
It sounds like Williams is ready to go. The offensive creativity without coordinator Mike Martz, who Williams loved playing for, will be gone. But Williams, playing for a contract, should still thrive. Consider him a solid No. 2 Fantasy option and hope he can remain productive without Martz. (Updated 05/08/2008).
