Green Bay Packers wide receiver Savion Williams had an understated rookie season, and after a quiet start to training camp ahead of Year 2, it looked like he was in danger of slipping through the cracks.
A unique wide receiver at 6-4, 220 pounds, the Packers mostly used him as a gadget player as a rookie, finding creative ways to put the ball in his hands a couple of times per game. He had 11 rushing attempts to only 10 targets, and his average depth of target was just 1.2 yards.
That tracked with how he was often utilized in college, but the results from scrimmage and as a return man on special teams were mixed during his first year as a pro. He was not helped by multiple injuries, including a shoulder issue he dealt with in training camp, and later a foot injury he played through.
There was a risk that Williams could be one of the classic players who is a favorite of scouts, who see his freakish size, athleticism, and potential versatility, but coaches do not quite know what to do with.
Even as of a few days ago, he had arguably the quietest receiver of the entire group, with players at the back of the roster like Isaiah Neyor and J. Michael Sturdivant making more splash plays.
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A unique wide receiver at 6-4, 220 pounds, the Packers mostly used him as a gadget player as a rookie, finding creative ways to put the ball in his hands a couple of times per game. He had 11 rushing attempts to only 10 targets, and his average depth of target was just 1.2 yards.
That tracked with how he was often utilized in college, but the results from scrimmage and as a return man on special teams were mixed during his first year as a pro. He was not helped by multiple injuries, including a shoulder issue he dealt with in training camp, and later a foot injury he played through.
There was a risk that Williams could be one of the classic players who is a favorite of scouts, who see his freakish size, athleticism, and potential versatility, but coaches do not quite know what to do with.
Even as of a few days ago, he had arguably the quietest receiver of the entire group, with players at the back of the roster like Isaiah Neyor and J. Michael Sturdivant making more splash plays.
#receiver #wide #training
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