Marvin Lewis wants Roy Williams back next season

by Kirkendall on Nov 13, 2009 3:14 PM EST in Injury Comment 21 comments

Newly-signed free agent Cincinnati Bengals safety Roy Williams smiles during a news conference at the Bengals NFL football stadium, Thursday, May 7, 2009, in Cincinnati. Williams had gone to five pro bowls during his seven seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

9 months ago: Newly-signed free agent Cincinnati Bengals safety Roy Williams smiles during a news conference at the Bengals NFL football stadium, Thursday, May 7, 2009, in Cincinnati. Williams had gone to five pro bowls during his seven seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

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In the latest update of Maurice Purify making the 53-man roster, Pragmatic briefly notes that the team decided to place safety Roy Williams on Injured Reserve to make room for wide receiver. Williams had reportedly suffered another hit on the forearm this week during practice -- the same forearm he broke in 2008 -- causing it to fracture again. It will be put in a cast now, reports Geoff Hobson, in the hopes that surgery isn't required.

Williams only played in half of the season's eight games. And in those four games, Williams was a monster. He recorded nine tackles against Denver, eight against Green Bay, eight against the Pittsburgh Steelers and five against the Baltimore Ravens. He initially suffered a forearm injury against the Steelers, sidelining in the past three games -- he attempted to come back against Baltimore.

This is Williams' only season under contract with the Bengals. Marvin Lewis wants him back.

"We know he's a hell of a kid and that he wants to play in the worst way," Lewis said. "The pain and the trauma on the site of where he had the injury is too much. ... I think the medical people just feel the best way is for him to have a couple of options. He'll explore the best option to go forward for his career next year.

"He's a great player, a great person. He's uplifted this building and we want to have all those guys we can have here. Tough guy to lose. But he's empowered other guys to play better and that's what you want guys to do. It's been good for us."

And I agree. The team should bring Williams back.

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Agreed.

Bring him BACK next year!

by TheWalrus1971 on Nov 13, 2009 3:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Ugh...

Odom, Henry, now Roy… and we’re just halfway through the season. Do we ever have a year where injuries don’t kill us?

by WhoDeyDerek on Nov 13, 2009 3:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Does any team?

by smoormandiddy on Nov 13, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Look at how many people the Colts lost so far. They seem to be pulling through.

by smoormandiddy on Nov 13, 2009 3:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i agree.

and i also don’t think we’ve been killed by injuries yet. it hasn’t hurt us too badly. it all depends on how you look at it.

by GrooveLeg on Nov 13, 2009 3:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

it'll be all the more sweet/embarassing when we beat the Steelers

I think they were pretty grown up about losing Polamalu, to their credit

by Rocket_Man_G on Nov 13, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep. We’ve got guys who are willing and talented enough to step up, so it doesn’t bother me too much.

This is our year!

by Carsonorbust on Nov 13, 2009 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

we're not alone.

by GrooveLeg on Nov 13, 2009 3:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I beleive that we do have the players to step up.

Remember Roy will still be on the sidelines and in the locker room giving his uplifting spirit. So there will be no change when CN replaces him.CN is one hell of a saftey too!

by WHYUS!! on Nov 13, 2009 4:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

+1

that guy is always around the ball. he may not always catch it but he knows where it is! lol

by GrooveLeg on Nov 13, 2009 4:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Shit

by UpStateMike on Nov 13, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Do we really need him back?

Ndukwe if given the chance can flourish into a player similiar to Williams and maybe he can make it through a season. Although I will miss seeing Williams hitting people for the 3 games he played.

by St. Esiason on Nov 13, 2009 5:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Signs of a good team

You need 2-3 deep in position players to flash signs of a good team with depth. You can’t avoid injuries during any season so Bengals are getting there. Just look at the TE situation. Almost anyone you put there end up hopping.

by Richard L on Nov 13, 2009 7:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

He'll Be Back If Invited

First, I thought he was a great pick up in the off season, and he would be great coming back.

Second, he came to Cincy to play for Zimmer.

Third, he will be a gret value given the injuries the past couple years.

by Striped_To_Impress on Nov 13, 2009 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Leadership

I think he helped the D gain experience and an identity. Everyone knew to watch out for Roy’s hard hitting.

by UpStateMike on Nov 14, 2009 12:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

He and Crocker really helped the corners progress.

by smoormandiddy on Nov 14, 2009 8:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hope the Bengals bring him back next season.

by KYBengalsFan on Nov 14, 2009 11:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Bring him back

As our team is showing this year, depth is hugely important to any team in the NFL, and having a quality leader like Williams brings even more to the team than just his skills on the field

by The Dealio on Nov 14, 2009 12:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs