"Super" Mario Wililams Proves Doubters Wrong

Let me tell you something about Mario Williams. The man has faced as much scrutiny as the President. After becoming the first selection in the 2006 NFL Draft over hyped college stars Reggie Bush and Vince Young, Williams has been watched by just about everyone doubting the decision. Slowly but surely, however, people are starting to see that Williams is becoming one of the best DEs in the game. But it wasn't always like that. The day after the draft, Gene Wojciechowski of ESPN.com said "Houston could have chosen USC tailback Reggie Bush, but instead got sloppy drunk on 'measureables' and potential rather than actual production. Hel-lo, did you see how many contrails and broken ankles Bush left behind this season?" He wasn't the only one.  Pete Prisco of CBS Sports graded Mario Williams as the worst pick for the Texans, saying that they "...should have drafted Reggie Bush." The majority of sportswriters, players, and fans agreed, myself included. Well, I've had my fair share of ... (link)