Williams could net Packers second-round pick

[OKC PackerFan]

By BOB McGINN
bmcginn@journalsentinel.com
Posted: Feb. 25, 2008
Indianapolis - If the Green Bay Packers decide to trade defensive tackle Corey Williams before the draft, they probably will be seeking a second-round selection.
"I think they'll look for a second, and they may get it," an AFC director said. "But it may end up being a third plus something (late) the following year."

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=721828

If we can get a 2nd or a 3rd+, I say GET IT DONE TT.

[ND72]

I say you keep our best DT on the team and sign him to a long term deal.

[the_idle_threat]

I say you keep our best DT on the team and sign him to a long term deal.

But Pickett still has years left on his deal.

[ND72]

eh...I said the best DT, not the most important DT. (I think there is a difference)


I should probably re-say that as well. I think Pickett is our most consistant DT game in game out which makes him our most important DT. But I think talent and growth wise, Williams is the guy. But I think Pickett & Williams work really well together. Like Tommie Harris & Tank Johnson. Johnson isn't a great DT, but with Tommie Harris, the 2 of them were pretty damn good. I do think Williams and Pickett make eachother better.

[LL2]

I think Williams is worth keeping long term. I think it's been beneficial to the Pack to have good DLinemen to rotate in and out. If TT can get a good 2nd rd pick for Williams then I would be ok with it, but anything less than a 2nd rd pick isn't worth it.

[swede]

I'd be surprised if we trade Cory.

After free agency sets the market for DT's, GB will give Cory a new long-term deal if he's willing to actually give us that home-cooking discount. I wonder what each side means by "discount"?

Cory Williams: Discount = $10,000.

Green Bay: Discount = $5,000,000

[CaliforniaCheez]

It's only speculation at this point.

That second round may not be that far from the Packer's first round.

It certainly is better than a very late third round compensatory pick next year if he was permitted to become a free agent.

I hope he isn't thinking too much about these things.

[Tony Oday]

Williams is garbage trade him after a decent year. He is not worth the type of money he thinks he is worth and we have plenty of depth along the line. Rotate him out for some nice picks this year.

[Deputy Nutz]

I am still not sold on Williams being an impact player when it is 4th down and 6, the other team is driving for a go ahead score late in the 4th quarter and the Packers need a sack more than anything. I don't think Corey Williams is ever going to be that player that gets to the QB.

[SkinBasket]

Williams is like Beanie Babies. Trade him now while his value is overinflated or he'll just end up practically worthless and tucked away in a tuperware under the bed.

[Green Bud Packer]

Some teams would give Williams the money but not the money and a high pick. I think Ted will sign him long term with a front loaded contract.

[dissident94]

My opinion you keep him if it is a 3rd. You trade him if they give you a 2nd.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Williams is like Beanie Babies. Trade him now while his value is overinflated or he'll just end up practically worthless and tucked away in a tuperware under the bed.

What? I cashed out my 401k for beanie babies. Are you telling me that i won't be retiring early?

[Patler]

Most agree that the Packers must improve their pass rush. Consider:

Williams had 7 sacks.
Pickett, Jolly, Cole, Harrell, Muir and Bolston combined had 2.
Jenkins had 1, not sure if it was as a DE or as a DT.

Many have said that Williams sacks are due to the pressure of Kampman and/or KGB. Maybe that's true, maybe its not, but what is apparent is that the only DT that has been able to disengage from a blocker and get those sacks has been Williams. Until someone else proves they can do it too, I think they have to keep Williams now that they made the decision to tag him.

Williams must be doing something that the other DTs are not doing.

[vince]

Most agree that the Packers must improve their pass rush. Consider:

Williams had 7 sacks.
Pickett, Jolly, Cole, Harrell, Muir and Bolston combined had 2.
Jenkins had 1, not sure if it was as a DE or as a DT.

Many have said that Williams sacks are due to the pressure of Kampman and/or KGB. Maybe that's true, maybe its not, but what is apparent is that the only DT that has been able to disengage from a blocker and get those sacks has been Williams. Until someone else proves they can do it too, I think they have to keep Williams now that they made the decision to tag him.

Williams must be doing something that the other DTs are not doing.

I'm not against keeping Williams this year by any stretch, but the most important thing Williams did that the other DT's did not was be on the field in passing situations.