Jameson Williams will benefit more than anyone from Bridgewater addition
Nobody had a harder time than Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams did in the Lions preseason debut on Friday night. He had a big drop that should of been a touchdown. That moment deserves it's own scrutiny and I'm sure it will get that and then some. The real issue for Williams is that he […]
Nobody had a harder time than Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams did in the Lions preseason debut on Friday night. He had a big drop that should of been a touchdown. That moment deserves it's own scrutiny and I'm sure it will get that and then some. The real issue for Williams is that he was pretty much set up to fail by quarterback play.
Anytime that Williams would get into position to do the type of thing you expect from Williams, he was either underthrown over overthrown. There was just no way he could succeed. He was targeted seven times on Friday and here's what that looked like.
- Underthrown and intercepted
- Overthrown and off route
- The drop
- Catch for 7-yards
- Underthrown and interception
- Caught for 11-yards
- Underthrown and nearly intercepted
It's tough to see. This is supposed to be a crucial time period for Jameson Williams. He has to get in these game reps before the season starts and he can't practice for three weeks and can't play for six. So he needs someone that can help him make the most of that. That's why the Teddy Bridgewater addition is so huge for the Lions and so huge for Jameson Williams specifically.
Bridgewater is a much more polished and much more accurate quarterback than Nate Sudfeld is and you should see that right away. It's not just about that though. Lions head coach Dan Campbell talked earlier in the week about why the Bridgewater addition is so big for the receivers.
"I mean those receivers, I mean that was something he (Bridgewater) did really good for us. He would come in day before the game, and he would take those young receivers out, go through the whole game plan, tell them what they’re looking for, here is the coverage, here is what I’m thinking, how are you running this, ‘No I do not like that.’ He ran the scout teams, he was competitive, running cards. It was just awesome man. He’s that type of guy, an unbelievable teammate. He’s a pro. He’s a vet. He handles his business."
That's something that Jameson Williams needs. He needs a guy to come in and work one on one with him and help him get used to the game and get used to what's expected from him. This should allow Williams to really get a chance to shine.
Bridgewater is expected to start with the Lions on Monday and will more than likely take the bulk of the snaps for the Lions in their second preseason game against the Jaguars. I think you'll see a lot more of Jameson Williams doing the things you hope to see him do in that game.
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