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Connor Williams could be perfect move

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He was excellent for us at Center. It sounds like he's going to take a little time to get healthy - maybe by mid season? I think it would be a great idea to sign him to a two year prove it contract that is based on reasonable playing time. He can start the year on PUP, then when he finally comes in - mid November or there bouts - he would instantly be our first back up at C and G (both spots) and he could come in and compete for the rt guard spot if whoever we've got there is not cutting it - be it Driscoll or Eichenberg. He knows the offense about as good as anyone, so he should be able to come back like before. It's not like he's not going to heal and you know we're going to need some reinforcements for the playoff push. Add to that his likely cheap price tag (not going to command top dollar - I'm thinking 2 yrs 6 million incentive laden contract) plus the fact that there is so much good will established on both sides (Dolphins love him, and he likes the organization). The more I look at it, the pros far outweigh the cons. We'd have enough money left over to still bring in a 3rd safety (Justin Simmons) and a run stuffing vet DT (Calais Campbell).

We do that, and I would feel MUCH better about the team and it's ability to make it through an entire season.
 
McD/Grier made comments recently that suggest they’re still keeping tabs. McD specifically mentioned Connor hanging with some Dolphins players recently.

I don’t know the specifics of his injury nor am I a doctor of any sort to begin with, but I have a feeling he’s on the back burner in the sense that if medically cleared he’ll be back. His versatility is always a fit and can play guard with Brewer locked in at center.
 
Other than that Rosenhaus comment a couple months ago about Williams it's been complete radio silence. I wish him well, what a splendid bonus if he can make recovery and help this team at some point in the future-

“I do think that we’re going to be very methodical and take our time relative to the contract,” Rosenhaus said (transcribed by the Miami Herald’s Daniel Oyefusi). “A lot of it may be predicated on how Connor is feeling physically. He may not be a player who signs at the very start of free agency. He may take more time based on how he’s feeling physically.

“Connor’s situation has a degree of uncertainty that’s going to be tied to how he’s feeling. And really, we’ll just take it one day at a time once we get into the offseason. But I’m not sure that that is one that’ll be resolved as quickly as some of the other players that we represent.”"

https://sports.yahoo.com/dolphins-connor-williams-agent-says-163215364.html
 
In addition to the injury being quite serious, I'd also heard that he was unhappy with his pay with us. He's still listed as the number 1 iol FA. If he comes back, he might not sign with us.

I would love to have a full strength Williams back at any point in the season though.
 
Golphindolphin said:
Other than that Rosenhaus comment a couple months ago about Williams it's been complete radio silence. I wish him well, what a splendid bonus if he can make recovery and help this team at some point in the future-

“I do think that we’re going to be very methodical and take our time relative to the contract,” Rosenhaus said (transcribed by the Miami Herald’s Daniel Oyefusi). “A lot of it may be predicated on how Connor is feeling physically. He may not be a player who signs at the very start of free agency. He may take more time based on how he’s feeling physically.

“Connor’s situation has a degree of uncertainty that’s going to be tied to how he’s feeling. And really, we’ll just take it one day at a time once we get into the offseason. But I’m not sure that that is one that’ll be resolved as quickly as some of the other players that we represent.”"

https://sports.yahoo.com/dolphins-connor-williams-agent-says-163215364.html
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It would be a shame if he can't play again. When Williams went down, I thought his loss was really felt. That inside pressure on Tua became more of an issue. Lamm and Smith held up at LT when Armstead was hurt, but it was more noticeable IMO when Williams was out.
 
SF Dolphin Fan said:
Maybe he wants to try tight end? Kidding, of course. Yeah, I can't see him at 190 unless he's on a water and celery diet.
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190 seems very light, but if the injury was as bad as reported, I can see where being 300 lbs is not conducive to healing.

He may be more concerned with walking normally for the rest of his life than staying at his playing weight.
 
Mach2 said:
190 seems very light, but if the injury was as bad as reported, I can see where being 300 lbs is not conducive to healing.

He may be more concerned with walking normally for the rest of his life than staying at his playing weight.
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If he's 190, he's not playing football this season.
 
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