26CornerBlitz Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) @MatthewFairburn The Buffalo Bills have selected Arkansas RB Jonathan Williams with pick No. 156 in round 5. 5 things to know about Jonathan Williams The Bills added to their depth at running back in the 5th round by selecting Jonathan Williams from Arkansas. Listen - Williams: "I'm ready to play again" (3:20) Bills 5th round pick, RB Jonathan Williams out of Arkansas talks to the media about his foot injury that sidelined him for the 2015 season, his running style, and the competition he faces here in Buffalo. Watch: Jonathan Williams Highlights (1:16) Watch some electrifying runs from Bills' 5th Rd draft pick out of Arkansas, RB Jonathan Williams. Yards after contact is RB Jonathan Williams calling card Jonathan Williams did not play in 2015 due to a foot injury, but in his college career the big-bodied back proved difficult to bring down. Edited July 14, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Odd choice because of the depth there but he can play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Number 76 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Odd choice because of the depth there but he can play. Depth at RB or depth at Williams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 @BuffaloBillsPR New @buffalobills RB Jonathan Williams is familiar with the end zone--he ran for four TDs in one game v. Texas Tech in 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Not a fan would have preferred WR Peake or hybrid Safety/LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 They were getting low on Williams and he was BWA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Whaley has gone full retard now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Gahhhh! Get Russ & Kim out of the draft room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 They were getting low on Williams and he was BWA lol BWA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer1960 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 I like it - productive back to compete for a spot. I think this shows that they are still picking their highest rated player as RB was not a big need. They probably learned for the need for depth last season when at some points they were playing RBs who had just been signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Had to take a Williams I guess... Interesting story...Not sure why they took a RB...But whatever...There had to be at least one head scratcher... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watkins101 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 2nd year in a row RB in 5th. Hopefully he does well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer1960 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 They were getting low on Williams and he was BWA Funny! I said this same thing to my friend on the first night of the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) Just remember Karlos was considered a "head scratcher" last year. And we had to go into some games last season with Boobie Dixon and boom Herron as our top 2 RBs. This is a run based offense and they need as much good RB depth as they can fit on the roster. Edited April 30, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) Jonathan Williams | RB, ArkansasHeight: 5-11 Weight: 220 Another RB to add to the stable in Buffalo, Williams has some durability concerns, but is a second-round talent if not for his recent injury. B- Edited April 30, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Depth at RB or depth at Williams? Ha ha, both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 This dude is a BALLER. Don't forget that Karlos is a hit away from retirement. It's a great pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Odd choice because of the depth there but he can play. Had to take a Williams I guess... Interesting story...Not sure why they took a RB...But whatever...There had to be at least one head scratcher... I think it's a clear sign they worry about Karlos's concussions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 2nd year in a row RB in 5th. Hopefully he does well. The kids a major sleeper... I really don't think the Bills needed to take a RB...But the player is a real interesting value here...There's no telling how high he could have gone with a full, healthy 2015 season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Had to take a Williams I guess... Interesting story...Not sure why they took a RB...But whatever...There had to be at least one head scratcher... It seems to me RB is a spot like QB in that you take one every year until you hit. The difference is at RB you can take them in late rounds. Karlos' concussions are something to fear. To me it makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumby Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) Whaley has gone full retard now. You complain about every pick. I got no problem that you disagree but how about letting the rest of us know what you would of done instead based on your vast wealth of football knowledge. Otherwise it just comes off as b*tching for the sake of b*tching. Edited April 30, 2016 by gumby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 2nd year in a row RB in 5th. Hopefully he does well.2ND year in a row RB in the 5th..... named Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 You complain about every pick. I got no problem that you disagree but how about letting the rest of us know what you would of done instead based on your vast wealth of football knowledge. Otherwise it just comes off as b*thing for the sake of b*thing. it's because he has nothing to add...some just like doing this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Guy on the Bench Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Like the pick. I don't think we're all that deep at RB with Shady 's age and Karlos's head. The rest of the bunch does nothing for me. Watching Williams's highlights, he reminds me a bit of Priest Holmes (we can only hope). Kind of upright, short strider, with really nifty feet - makes quick little in-rhythm cuts look easy. I like that style a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyDavisEyes Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 just watching some quick highlights: great balance and speed with finishing power. Good pick. I really am a fan of having 4 rb's on a 53 man roster. Hopefully management has learned after the last 3 years of losing two rb's in one week how important it is to be stocked at that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 @christrapasso #Bills got my RB2 in Jonathan Williams. RD2 grade. Didn't play in '15. ACL. But '14 film is Zeke-like. Awesome vision, cutting & esp balance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) Whaley has gone full retard now. Whaley is not a very good GM. It's not a surprise. Edited April 30, 2016 by BuffaloBillsForever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Okay, we got a Clemson player and a Williams. Now we just need to draft a player from FSU and our job here is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Once you get to the 5th, it's all boom or bust picks. It's no longer about need. As it's been said, we had depth issue last year at RB and qb. Expect more picks like this for the 6th and 7th. If they pan out, great. If not, who cares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 @christrapasso #Bills still have need @ WR but w/ McCoy turning 28, Karlos' concussion history & GRo's run-heavy O, I get it. Too good of talent to pass on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) Okay, we got a Clemson player and a Williams. Now we just need to draft a player from FSU and our job here is done. Terrance Smith - LB. Edited April 30, 2016 by Blokestradamus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 You complain about every pick. I got no problem that you disagree but how about letting the rest of us know what you would of done instead based on your vast wealth of football knowledge. Otherwise it just comes off as b*tching for the sake of b*tching. Wrong. I am quite happy with Lawson. I have been a Whaley supporter. He deserves the benefit of the doubt but the last three picks don't help this year. They need a WR, a SS, and an OT. Not another RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 @pff Bills RB Jonathan Williams ranked 5th in PFF elusive rating in '14 before being injured in '15: buff.ly/1SEQ7AG. Runs defenders over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Depth at RB or depth at Williams? Ha great post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Whaley has gone full retard now. Yes he has gone full retard taking a RB on a team that runs the ball the majority of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Wrong. I am quite happy with Lawson. I have been a Whaley supporter. He deserves the benefit of the doubt but the last three picks don't help this year. They need a WR, a SS, and an OT. Not another RB. Why does everyone say we need WR? Woods was hurt all year and still played. Sammy is Sammy. How many targets is any rookie from the 4th/5th round going to get? 1 per game? Meanwhile it is easy to see the RB contributing a lot. I can see OT or SS, but unless there is someone specific you have in mind that goes between this pick and our next then it doesn't matter. Do you have someone in mind? Do they have a name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Nice combination of speed and power. Not afraid to hit the hole. Sounds like a Roman guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 RB, well could come on handy, but so could a cover safety and a RT. Anyone feeling good about either postion for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Great pick, if healthy he is 2nd round giu. Solid powerful guy who sat out all year I think with broken foot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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