We Deserve Better
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by user Cochise
In the 2005 draft, the Detroit Lions made history by choosing their third straight wide receiver. In the last article written about the Lions, I detailed some of the problems this draft choice, Mike Williams, had. Apparently, I was underestimating these troubles.
Mike Williams got fined around a reported $400,000 last season. He made $230,000 in his rookie season. So basically, he was playing for free.
All for being late to meetings and team practices in addition to never really being in shape. He is so overweight that some discussions have been had about changing his position to a tight end. In other words, not only did he not contribute anything on the field, apparently he didn't put an effort to either.
Great draft pick.
Now the former USC star is fighting for a job with the Lions, as our fourth or fifth receiver. He could realistically not be part of the Lion's roster when the season begins.
You know what? Good riddance. I really would prefer he no longer be a member of the Lions organization at this point. For years we have been losers because of this type of attitude. Who wants a player with no brains and no dedication to anything, not even his own personal welfare?
Forget bringing him into the preseason. Just cut him and get it over with. He can take his meaningless touchdown and one-handed catch with him.
Let some other team, if any will have him, deal with his bulky problems. We deserve better.
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Date
Mon 07/24/06, 1:54 pm EST
The thing to keep in mind is that unlike Mike, Rogers isn't fighting for his spot on the roster despite having arguably more troubles in his time with the team. Mike Williams hasn't played consistant high-level football for quite a while now, and he is way out of shape.
Add to that personal problems and a lack of motivation and I'd take Rogers easily.