DETROIT — Detroit Lions running back Trayveon Williams took the handoff, read the leverage offensive lineman Melvin Priestly had on Washington Commanders defensive tackle Ricky Barber, cut back, then exploded through a hole near midfield for a gain of 14 yards.
Then Williams turned toward the sideline and watched as running backs coach Tashard Choice, along with star playmakers Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams, hyped him up.
"I could see T. Choice and J over there pretty lit," Williams said Aug. 22, after the Lions beat the Commanders in a preseason meeting. "That's the type of thing you like, man. When you come into a place, when you come into a new place, you've got to earn everybody's respect. … It's a good feeling to look over there and see them lit."
Williams, 28, was signed by the Lions on Aug. 16, and he saw only four non-walkthrough practices in Detroit before appearing in the Aug. 22 preseason win, in which he totaled a team-high 60 yards from scrimmage and scored what ultimately proved to be the difference-making touchdown. He also impressed with a 24-yard reception on a screen pass that came a handful of plays before he found the end zone.
Quickly acclimating to a new situation is nothing new for Williams, who last year signed with the Cleveland Browns four days before their preseason opener. He went on to total 43 yards on seven touches in that exhibition.
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Then Williams turned toward the sideline and watched as running backs coach Tashard Choice, along with star playmakers Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams, hyped him up.
"I could see T. Choice and J over there pretty lit," Williams said Aug. 22, after the Lions beat the Commanders in a preseason meeting. "That's the type of thing you like, man. When you come into a place, when you come into a new place, you've got to earn everybody's respect. … It's a good feeling to look over there and see them lit."
Williams, 28, was signed by the Lions on Aug. 16, and he saw only four non-walkthrough practices in Detroit before appearing in the Aug. 22 preseason win, in which he totaled a team-high 60 yards from scrimmage and scored what ultimately proved to be the difference-making touchdown. He also impressed with a 24-yard reception on a screen pass that came a handful of plays before he found the end zone.
Quickly acclimating to a new situation is nothing new for Williams, who last year signed with the Cleveland Browns four days before their preseason opener. He went on to total 43 yards on seven touches in that exhibition.
#yards #running #come
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