CHRIS WILLIAMS IS OFF SOME BOARDS

Mike Mayock: 'Brady Quinn Can't Carry Joe Flacco's Jock'; Brady Quinn Disagrees

Posted 4/27/2008 on FanHouse

One of the storylines heading into Day 2 of the NFL Draft is that the Ravens, after trading out of the eighth pick, moved back up to No. 18 to grab their latest franchise quarterback , Joe Flacco . FanHouse's Josh Alper, like most of us, is skeptical of the selection , but NFL Network's Mike Mayock is here to assuage your concerns, Ravens fans accustomed to mediocre quarterback play.  ...

Chicago Bears Select Chris Williams

Posted 4/27/2008 on Windy City Gridiron

  Bears General Manager Jerry Angelo knew coming into the 2008 NFL Draft that their biggest need was at left tackle. He suspected and hoped that Vanderbilt's Chris Williams was available and as it turns out he was. But the trip to his pick was not easy as two other players had caught the Bears fancy. First was Rashard Mendenhall, who was expected to be there at this ...

NFL Draft: Chris Williams Plays the Right Position but Is He the Right Guy?

Posted 4/26/2008 on FanHouse

If the Bears weren't already convinced that their biggest need was for an offensive tackle, perhaps it was the Jared Allen trade that sealed the deal. Allen joins Aaron Kampman and Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila in the NFC North as players that need to be blocked or else they'll kill your quarterback. When you're going with Kyle Orton or Rex Grossman , you need to limit the potential disasters any way ...

2008 NFL Draft: 1.14 Chris Williams, OT, Chicago Bears

Posted 4/26/2008 on Footballguys Blog

OT Chris Williams fills an immediate need for the Bears, and allows the team to move John Tait back to the right side. Williams is a polished pass protector and a sufficient run blocker (that’s the area he needs to work on). Either way, the Bears offense needs help at most positions and strengthening the line is a first step. Fantasy Impact: Williams is NFL ready as a pass protector; ...

14. Chicago Bears: Chris Williams, Vanderbilt

Posted 4/26/2008 on FanHouse

If what you're looking for is a guy who can step in and play left tackle immediately, Vanderbilt offensive tackle Chris Williams might be the best prospect in this year's draft. Jake Long and Ryan Clady are generally regarded as better long-term tackle prospects, but Long is more a run blocker than a pass blocker, and Clady has less experience against top-notch competition. The Bears just ...

Chicago Selects...

Posted 4/26/2008 on The 3rd String Safety

This should be an offensive tackle. Good pick in Chris Williams. They recognized that running backs can't work without an offensive line front of them. Williams has good pass protect skills, but needs to get stronger. He's hardly a road grader.

With the 14th Overall Pick the Bears Choose…….

Posted 4/26/2008 on Bears Gab

Is it Chris Williams? Jeff Otah? Or Ryan Clady? I still go with Chris Williams, but with all the possibilities of teams trading up in the first round, I wouldn’t be at all surprised to Jerry Angelo trying to get involved somehow. I sincerely hope that we do not pick any other position with our first pick other than Offensive Line. Whether Angelo trades out of the first round or ...

The Fab Five: The Saturday Wishlist

Posted 4/26/2008 on Arrowhead Addict | A Kansas City Chiefs Sports Blog

In honor of probably my favorite college basketball squad to ever hit the hardwood (FYI, I was 12 when The Fab Five came out…to me, seeing them play Duke for the first time early in the ‘91 season was like seeing The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show)… OT Chris Williams, Vanderbilt: It’s not Big Willie [...]

CSR Mock Draft Update 2.0: Is OT Chris Williams Sliding?

Posted 4/24/2008 on Cat Scratch Reader

So now not only is Charlotte.com claiming Chris Williams is dropping down draft boards but now Pro Football Weekly is too. Take a read of the reasons that are being sited: The greatest need of the Texans, at No. 18, is a left tackle, and Vanderbilt’s Chris Williams could be available. The way we hear it, concerns about the variations in the size of Williams’ arms and legs, with ...

Who will fall to the Titans at #24?

Posted 4/23/2008 on Total Titans

I’ve been wondering which players might still be available at the 24th spot on Saturday. Consulting some of the top draft gurus provides some perspective and insight into that. My favorite two draftniks are Rick Gosselin , of the Dallas Morning News and Mike Mayock , from the NFL Network . They’ve been more accurate with their predictions than just about anyone else in the last ...

ESPN: Broncos Likely to Draft Williams or Stewart

Posted 4/21/2008 on BroncoTalk

Todd McShay ’s most recent article on ESPN has a juicy tidbit about fan favorites Chris Williams and Jonathan Stewart . RB Stewart headed to Denver? Following up on a note from last week, RB Jonathan Stewart continues to be a hot topic in scouting circles as he moves back up the board following turf toe surgery in March. Stewart’s surgery combined with several nagging injuries ...

Williams sticks with Crean, signs with Indiana

Posted 4/21/2008 on Inside the Hall | An Indiana Hoosiers basketball blog

According to our friend Chris Korman of the Herald Times/Hoosier Scoop , Mobile (AL) guard Nick Williams has signed with Indiana. Williams originally signed a Letter of Intent with Marquette, but was released after Tom Crean left for Indiana. Nick Williams, a 6-4 shooting guard from Mobile, Ala., has committed to Indiana. Otis Hughley, the coach at LaFlore High school, told The ...

Chris Williams postpones honeymoon for NFL Draft

Published 4/24/2008 on SportingNews.com NFL News and Exclusive Analysis

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Chris Williams had no problem persuading his new bride to postpone their ho...

Vandy's Williams postpones honeymoon for draft

Published 4/23/2008 on ESPN.com - NFL

Chris Williams had no problem persuading his new bride to postpone their honeymoon. Business comes first, and the left tackle from Vanderbilt is close to seeing his hard work and patience pay off.