[Detroit Lions News]

Roy Williams, Detroit Lions: As the "go-to guy" in Mike Martz's high octane offense, Williams had a breakout season in 2006 with over 1,300 receiving yards and a league-leading 24 receptions over 20 yards. A big, physical receiver with outstanding athleticism and hands, he finally showed the dominant ability that everyone expected when he entered the league. Teaming with Mike Furrey and rookie Calvin Johnson, in the Lions' version of "The Greatest Show On Turf", Williams will see more single coverage this season, which spells big trouble for defenses.

SI.com - Writers - Bucky Brooks: Ranking the top 25 receivers - Monday June 25, 2007 4:36PM

[Lefty Noob]

That's pretty big praise for a guy who really hasn't established himself yet as a standout receiver.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

That's pretty big praise for a guy who really hasn't established himself yet as a standout receiver.

Well, with CJ on board Williams is bound to go high in our draft...and man, look at the point ratings for our league...I am telling you, the QB points are too low...

[azrael492]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

That's pretty big praise for a guy who really hasn't established himself yet as a standout receiver.

That is pretty high praise for a receiver with one good year. He is rated higher than Harrison?? With that offense?

Chad Johnson is ranked #2. He wasn't even the best receiver on his team last year let alone #2 in the league. I guess the horse race gave him some bonus points.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Naw, you guys are missing it...writers have to write with a little flair for discussion...if he writes a list everyone agrees with, what good is he?...he list becoems vanilla and the discussion dies...

[azrael492]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Naw, you guys are missing it...writers have to write with a little flair for discussion...if he writes a list everyone agrees with, what good is he?...he list becoems vanilla and the discussion dies...

They should at least have to make it believable. Otherwise it is just another tabloid.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by azrael492

They should at least have to make it believable. Otherwise it is just another tabloid.

uh...yeah...I mean, an opinion article on the subject is a lot more Letterman top 10 than it is a great work of journalism...it is what it is, and it did what it needed to do, it got us talking and writing a thread...thus its a great article...

[Bette]

I dont have all the numbers in my head like you guys do, but offhand, I wouldnt have picked him that high. Maybe for someone like me the team is so bad you kind of discount what the individuals do.


I am not even going to try to wade through what GDK said.

[PFunk]

Originally Posted by azrael492

That is pretty high praise for a receiver with one good year. He is rated higher than Harrison?? With that offense?

Chad Johnson is ranked #2. He wasn't even the best receiver on his team last year let alone #2 in the league. I guess the horse race gave him some bonus points.

Yes #3 is probably a little high but the potential is there. He could easily be the #3 WR. He has a full season under Martz and like others have said, Calvin Johnson is going to free him up alot more that last season.

I hate to get off of the subject but what other WR on the Bengals received double coverage every game???????

[ThePundit]

How could he rank Calvin Johnson as #20? He's never played an NFL game. Heinz Ward should be higher than 23. He might be the best blocking wide receiver in the game.