cross1420 110 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 i remember watching this guy run in preseason. Looking forward to seeing this guy play Quote Link to post Share on other sites
And Won 336 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Williams is in-line to be the primary ball carrier. Pow doesn't have a carry through 3 weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
justarotouser12 39 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 i can't tell if the people in this thread are being serious right now or just trolling lol. is he a legit pickup or is he just another rod streater? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BallDontLie 334 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 As a Beanie owner without Ryan Williams I'm taking a flier on William Powell he was great in the pre-season and after reading this quote from Ryan: "As soon as some contact comes, sometimes the first thing I think about is ‘Is my leg going to be OK?’" Williams conceded. "I’m not thinking, ‘Play fast.' It’s ‘When I get hit, I need to lay myself down so my leg isn’t caught up in some crazy mess.'" Dude doesn't sound very confident and when you play not to get hurt you usually end up hurt, this combined with his problems holding on to the ball and I think William Powell has a chance. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tucker26 2,358 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 "As soon as some contact comes, sometimes the first thing I think about is ‘Is my leg going to be OK?’" Williams conceded. "I’m not thinking, ‘Play fast.' It’s ‘When I get hit, I need to lay myself down so my leg isn’t caught up in some crazy mess.'" Overblown quote IMO. But a slight concern. Very slight. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uri_76 38 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 only week 4 and im hoping for one of the brothers powell to break out. gonna be a long season 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sun Tzu 1,750 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 As previously mentioned, Wil-Pow bum-rushed the pre-season: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/stats/playersort/NFL/RYDS/2012/pre?&_1:col_1=7 After that tashard choice call you made over the weekend I'm in on Powell! Well, I think there is a slight chance Ryan Williams gets injured earl...........ah, nevermind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sun Tzu 1,750 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 only week 4 and im hoping for one of the brothers powell to break out. gonna be a long season I'm a tad heavy on Powells, too, yes... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uri_76 38 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Just took a look at his preseason games (which mean a lot, nope) but he had some really good games... Im all in on this guy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RegisteredOffender 8 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Wish I could buy on this guy; nice sleeper in the next few weeks. Williams has double digit touches each game this season, but also two fumbles and only 144 total yards on 36 touches (4.0 avg). Last game significantly boosted his average and maybe his favor with coaches, but I'd bet he's only a fumble or two away from riding the pine. CBS has him 0% owned, considering dropping a WR3/4 type for this guy. RB's are getting thrashed this year, but is he more valuable at this point than good backups? I'm intrigued. Wouldn't mind finding the next Foster as was mentioned earlier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
93_Confirmed 360 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Wish I could buy on this guy; nice sleeper in the next few weeks. Williams has double digit touches each game this season, but also two fumbles and only 144 total yards on 36 touches (4.0 avg). Last game significantly boosted his average and maybe his favor with coaches, but I'd bet he's only a fumble or two away from riding the pine. CBS has him 0% owned, considering dropping a WR3/4 type for this guy. RB's are getting thrashed this year, but is he more valuable at this point than good backups? I'm intrigued. Wouldn't mind finding the next Foster as was mentioned earlier. You're talking about Bilal - this thread is William. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shelby-villian 25 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Nice work guys. I am buying. All we need is another Williams fumble or bad performance and Powell should earn some touches. Regardless Powell should get some touches this week to spell Williams. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hard1 2,468 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 http://www.examiner.com/article/is-arizona-s-william-powell-the-next-lesean-mccoy sorry if this has already been posted but the title of the article should have the fantasy hype train at full steam 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rraayy3 1,737 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 i'd looooove to actually find a scouting report Quote Link to post Share on other sites
93_Confirmed 360 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I threw a couple of bids on him. Ryan seems timid and vulnerable and Stephens-Howling is nothing to get excited about. Powell has to be solid, right? Right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scienergy 323 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Found this on ESPN: Comment: Powell is an undersized running back with good foot quickness, agility and balance, but marginal top end speed. He did not see any action as a rookie in 2011 and needs more exposure in order to be evaluated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TribeFoo 1,420 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I think he could be worthwhile. Williams has only gotten notable yardage in garbage time and has fumbling and confidence problems. He'll get a chance to take the job, but Powell could be a good deep-league stash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wardog 73 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 http://www.examiner.com/article/arizona-cardinals-bring-back-rb-alfonso-smith William Powell beat out Alfonso Smith to make the 53-man roster this season. Last season, Alfonso Smith was on the 53-man roster, and William Powell was on the practice squad. Alfonso Smith being resigned is merely a roster move to keep the same amount of RB's on the roster: 4: Beanie Wells Ryan Williams William Powell LaRod Stephens-Howling Now, 4: Ryan Williams William Powell LaRod Stephens-Howling Alfonso Smith Somebody's been watching Sesame Street. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shelby-villian 25 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 In any case, its worth an add because Williams is a question mark. He has never carried the load in the NFL, he's coming off knee surgery and he has shown to be fumble prone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vano23 1 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'm intrigued. Wouldn't mind finding the next Foster as was mentioned earlier. I think Powell is a decent flier but I don't understand why everyone keeps throwing out the Foster thing. Houston had one of the best, if not the best, OLs in the NFL when Foster broke out. That has had a lot to do with Foster's continued success imo. If you threw Foster behind the Cardinals OL he would not have had anywhere close to the level of success we've seen. People need to relax on Powell's upside. His ceiling is not that high. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sjs3136 10 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Had my eye on this guy in the preseason. He looked good, but that's preseason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Max Rockatansky 1,179 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 The level of delusion in this thread is astonishing 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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uri_76 38 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000048664/William-Powell-67-yard-run Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rraayy3 1,737 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 http://www.kansas.com/2010/09/10/1486196/powell-give-ksu-options.html maybe we do have something here ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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