Report: Los Angeles Rams Sign WR Duke Williams

[DickersonGurley]

There , that just made the trade possibly look a whole lot better. IF and I say IF this kid has his crap together we just added another 1st rd pick. Coming from Auburn GUARANTEED he knows how to block too.

Every player is a gamble but not every player has potential to be TRUE difference maker.


If 2 years ago you would have been told that we'd get the #1 qb in this draft, AND Duke Williams, AND Marquez North....you would have been just giddy.

Rams gave up a bunch of picks, so they are rolling the dice in a big way.

I hope they go hire some ex WR and have him live with this kid if he makes the team. NBA does it all the team.

 

[bwdenverram]

If he's grown up as the video would suggest he could be a huge steal. But time will tell of course. Given his talent it's a risk worth taking. My guess is they signed him for very little $$ so why not.

 

[Stony32]

My only question in regards to Williams, right now, is does his signing bring the Roster up to"90" or did we have tocut someone to sign him!? I ask because I thought we where at 90! Can anyone tell me!?

I count 90 without Duke Williams here: http://www.therams.com/team/roster.html

Someone would have to go.

 

[DaveFan'51]

I count 90 without Duke Williams here: http://www.therams.com/team/roster.html

Someone would have to go.

That's what I thought. And now I read they've added J.J. Worton too. But they did say they Waived Ferguson!

 

[Memento]

I don't mind this signing at all. If he can keep clean off the field and in the locker room, he has a chance to be a borderline number one receiver.

 

[Faceplant]

Love this signing. From the video posted earlier, he looks to have grown up quite a bit. Counseling was probably of great value to him considering his past. Sounds like he is ready to prove himself a man. Hope he is in shape!

 

[Stony32]

That's what I thought. And now I read they've added J.J. Worton too. But they did say they Waived Ferguson!

Ferguson is not on the roster. Looks to me that his removal made room for Worton who is on the roster now. Still need room made for Duke Williams, who does not appear on the roster now.

The most recent transactions report I could find shows Ferguson cut, Worton signed and no mention of Williams:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/transactions

 

[DaveFan'51]

Ferguson is not on the roster. Looks to me that his removal made room for Worton who is on the roster now. Still need room made for Duke Williams, who does not appear on the roster now.

The most recent transactions report I could find shows Ferguson cut, Worton signed and no mention of Williams:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/transactions

Thanks for the Input!!

 

[DickersonGurley]

Nick Toon. WINSTON Rose.

 

[ReddingRam]

They released Nick Toon and Winston Rose. today. Added Duke Williams and some CB I don't know

 

[Dieter the Brock]

I'm rooting for the kid
We need some hungry guys at the WR position, guys that are fighting for their lives to get open and catch the damn ball
If Duke can help get us that 1st down on 3rd and 7 I'm 100% all in

 

[LosAngelesRams]

I like this signing.

 

[IowaRam]

3 year deal ?

I guess he made the team huh

http://abc3340.com/sports/auburn-university/duke-williams-signs-three-year-deal-with-la-rams

LOS ANGELES, Cal. — D'haquille Williams made a good impression on his first weekend in the NFL.

The Los Angeles Rams signed the former Auburn wide receiver to a 3-year, $1.62 million contract on Tuesday, just two days after Williams took part in the Rams rookie minicamp.


Williams was not selected in the NFL draft after his early exit from Auburn. He was dismissed from the football team in October after he was reportedly involved in nightclub fight.

Prior to the final off-the-field issue, Williams was considered among the top receiver prospects in college football. The 6-foot-2, 216 pound Williams was rated as the nation's top-ranked JUCO receiver before signing with Auburn in 2014. In his first season with the Tigers, he caught 45 passes for 730 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games.

 

[Roman Snow]

I like Duke. Great talent. Redeemed man. I see Britt as a place holder. I could see this WR depth chart going into 2017:

Williams
Austin
Cooper
Thomas
North
Spruce

 

[Stony32]

3 year deal ?

I guess he made the team huh.

That's the same contract every rookie UDFA gets. It's the escalating rookie minimum with the team retaining rights for three years (as opposed to 4 years for drafted). Unless otherwise agreed, it is not a guaranteed 3 years.

 

[Stony32]

I like Duke. Great talent. Redeemed man. I see Britt as a place holder. I could see this WR depth chart going into 2017:

Williams
Austin
Cooper
Thomas
North
Spruce

I like it, but I'm not sure that can happen. Five current rookies and a vet would not be the active WR corp in 2016. I would say at least 2 rooks would have to go Rams PS and then still be around in 2017. If they are projected to be good enough to make the 2017 active WR corp, I think they would be offered a roster contract by another team before we get there.

 

[Roman Snow]

I like it, but I'm not sure that can happen. Five current rookies and a vet would not be the active WR corp in 2016. I would say at least 2 rooks would have to go Rams PS and then still be around in 2017. If they are projected to be good enough to make the 2017 active WR corp, I think they would be offered a roster contract by another team before we get there.

Good point. My above scenario assumes 2 rooks on the PS and make the jump next year. They may get snagged by another team, but keep in mind the other team would have to to put them on the 53 man.

I want Stedman to come back, as well. The list I made was a dramatic possibility. I'd rather see in 2016:

Britt
Tavon
Stedman
Cooper
Thomas
Marquez

Williams and Spruce or North on the PS?

 

[BadCompany]

I guess my concern is that if he was as contrite and as remorseful in his pre-draft interviews as he appears to be in that video, then why didn't somebody take a flyer on him? I mean, that video certainly makes it seem like he's trying desperately to turn his life around, so why wouldn't somebody use a 6th or 7th round pick on him? Or even higher?

Having said that, I'm rooting for the kid - I like feel good stories, I really do.

 

[DickersonGurley]

Good point. My above scenario assumes 2 rooks on the PS and make the jump next year. They may get snagged by another team, but keep in mind the other team would have to to put them on the 53 man.

I want Stedman to come back, as well. The list I made was a dramatic possibility. I'd rather see in 2016:

Britt
Tavon
Stedman
Cooper
Thomas
Marquez

Williams and Spruce or North on the PS?

North makes the Roster. And honestly if we took ALL rookies and Tavon could they really do much worse than last years WR group?

 

[hotanez]

North makes the Roster. And honestly if we took ALL rookies and Tavon could they really do much worse than last years WR group?

I doubt it but we will find out soon enough.