Tramon Williams

[Gunakor]

think Harris is put into that nickle back? or is tramon demoted?

Harris probably will be used in nickel for a game or two when he returns, but the job is ultimately his.

[packerbacker1234]

think Harris is put into that nickle back? or is tramon demoted?

Tramon would get demoted, ultimately.

Harris has earned that right, and he did just appear in the probowl. Also, prior to getting hurt, he was pretty lights out in that game. Harris almost reminded me of what he was 2 seasons ago.

Besides, nickle backs in our defense are on the field it seems 60% of the game. Tramon can wait his turn, because Harris or Woodson wont be back next season (people forget, this is the last year of woodsons contract with absolutely ZERO negotiations going on).

Tramon will get his playing time this season, but his spot is is going back to Harris.

[Gunakor]

(people forget, this is the last year of woodsons contract with absolutely ZERO negotiations going on).

Woodson signed a 7 year deal with us prior to the 2006 season. He's under contract for a few more years.

[RashanGary]

Woodsons deal starts escalating after thsi year, but the way he's playing he'll be worth it for at least anohter year, probably two.

[packerbacker1234]

Woodsons deal starts escalating after thsi year, but the way he's playing he'll be worth it for at least anohter year, probably two.

The issue here, is TT is is showing the willingness to get rid of older players for young guys that can play. Not just Favre, but Williams, Robinson, etc.

Be nice if he would address our future tackle need.

[digitaldean]

T Will has shown he'll be a more than solid replacement for Harris.

Blackmon... I want to see him succeed, but I think he's going to be better suited as our KR/PR. His returns today were big plus in the field position battle.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Williams is as good as Harris right now. He is quicker, plays the run just as well.

[gbgary]

Williams is as good as Harris right now. He is quicker, plays the run just as well.

physically maybe so...but al has the experience and smarts so he's the better of the two...right now.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Williams is as good as Harris right now. He is quicker, plays the run just as well.

+1

Given he's excelling at the bump n run, which is the hardest coverage style he has nothing but upside from here on out.

I think Blackmon has a shot at being the other CB. He's got fantastic agility as is shown by his returns and very good speed as well. He's been hurt and missed a lot of time, but he's got that playmaking ability and I think with more time on the field at CB and if he can stay healthy, I like his chances at becoming a good CB and Woodson's eventual replacement.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Williams is as good as Harris right now. He is quicker, plays the run just as well.

physically maybe so...but al has the experience and smarts so he's the better of the two...right now.

Well, McCain has more experience too. Doesn't seem to be doing much for him.

I can't evaluate exactly how good Al Harris is, but he never looked nearly as quick as Woodson to me. I'd like to see Harris as the nickle.

[MJZiggy]

me too.. just wondering if our staff would do that to a vet

I think they can get away with it with Harris for the simple reason that a torn spleen is not something you want to mess around with. Even when he comes back, I think they may just tell him they don't think he's ready to be in there 100% yet and put him in nickel for the rest of the season. No one wants Harris to rupture his spleen (except maybe Harris in his zeal to get back on the field)

They can deal with who starts next camp.

[Mazzin]

I may be wrong, but normally dont teams use their faster/shiftier WR in the slot? Which is covered by the nickle? If so i deff would rather have T. Williams there.....

[Pacopete4]

I may be wrong, but normally dont teams use their faster/shiftier WR in the slot? Which is covered by the nickle? If so i deff would rather have T. Williams there.....

I think thats why u see C-Wood lined up in the slot a lot of the time

[Partial]

TWill has played very well, but I don't think he's in Al's league quite yet. He has certainly been a pleasant surprise for somebody many thought would get cut last year.

Wasn't he undrafted? TT seems to find a lot of guys that are undrafted to contribute or at least put forth serious competition in camp. He's good at finding players among the bodies.

[3irty1]

Twill is starting to show signs of having the best qualities of both our veteran corners.

He has some of the ball skills, return skills, and on the field awareness that have always made Woodson a star but he's also got the self-made aspect of Harris who has carved a career out of durability, preparation, flawless technique, and hard work in the weight room. In a league where a lot of corners sound like chamillionaire, Chuck and Al are well spoken smart guys. Lets hope Twill is their love child.