Roy Williams and his suspect pass-coverage skills have been well documented here and just about everywhere else. We've heard from fans, the media, teammates, and unnamed personnel guys. And today, we finally get to hear from Roy, who spoke to The Oklahoman after throwing out the first pitch at an Oklahoma City Redhawks game. "Ever since I've rededicated my life to Christ I've caught way more persecution now," he said. "But it's a beautiful thing because I know it's a breakthrough coming for me. I welcome it. What makes me any better than Christ? He was persecuted and I've been persecuted. My teammates know where my heart is. They know where my mind is at."I applaud Williams for keeping the faith in the face of adversity, but hasn't he brought some of this on himself? At least if we believe one of his anonymous supporters, who told Jean-Jacques Taylor that "... he's not as bad in coverage as everyone thinks ... [but] he also needs to do more film study, because he's not an instinctive player.."
Unless Jesus has started rewarding people for underachieving (something I'm certainly well qualified for, I think), then Williams isn't being completely honest about why he's more persecuted now than earlier in his career.
Unlike Hashmarks' Matt Mosley, I've never wondered what makes Williams any better than Christ, but I do agree with Matt's career advice for Roy:
If he wants the "persecution" to stop, he simply needs to show up and make plays this season. He loves to paint himself as the victim in all of this, but in reality, he's been given every chance to succeed in Dallas. As I explained recently, people at Valley Ranch have grown tired of defending him.No worries, though; a breakthrough's coming.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
6-03-2008 @ 12:05AM
George B Vieto said...
Roy Williams has to take the first step and admit he has underachived and then get his game to a higher playing level where he can gain the respect of his teammates and opponents.
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6-03-2008 @ 2:47AM
tanning lotion said...
Roy Williams is far from Jesus.
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6-04-2008 @ 9:40AM
douche larue said...
Jesus is far better in pass coverage.
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6-04-2008 @ 4:40PM
Gballz67 said...
What? Roy Williams relates himself to Christ's persecution. I don't think persecution of the magnitude that Jesus suffered quite compares to the little boy whinning of Roy. Roy... Note to self you are not being "persecuted". Everyone is calling you out due to the fact that you SUCKED last year. That is truth! Unless Roy faces the point of being crucified he has no clue what persecution really is. I really don't think when Christ said "we would be persecuted because of him" was meant for a has-been football player that can't handle the heat.... Roy Praise God you have rededicated your life to Christ. But you can't compare the persecution.
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6-04-2008 @ 8:46PM
robert said...
WOW! If persecution is making millions of dollars a year for not living up to expectations, then I guess I'll have to consult my Webster's Dictionary again.
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