Thread: Anyone know much about Edwin Williams?

Maybe a notch above OMG as far as actually being able to block somebody. I think he's more of a true OC than and OG and more finesse than power but he's supposed to play with some attitude. They extended him a year ago so at least then they saw something they liked but it's a new day with new coaches so it's anybody's guess what he's worth to them. He's certainly replaceable if we can draft better.

I'd say he's more of a serviceable backup OC than OG. As for him replacing Garza for a season, I don't know about all that. Let's just get us a good OC from the draft and forget about the band-aids.

Originally Posted by soulman

Maybe a notch above OMG as far as actually being able to block somebody. I think he's more of a true OC than and OG and more finesse than power but he's supposed to play with some attitude. They extended him a year ago so at least then they saw something they liked but it's a new day with new coaches so it's anybody's guess what he's worth to them. He's certainly replaceable if we can draft better.

JABF, I agree with soul as he puts it here. Although, I might suggest that soul was being a little, well, diplomatic from my perspective. None the less, a reasonable back-up.

Originally Posted by 4DaBERS

JABF, I agree with soul as he puts it here. Although, I might suggest that soul was being a little, well, diplomatic from my perspective. None the less, a reasonable back-up.

I keep hoping there's something I missed regarding the players on our roster, and there could be a solid player to replace Garza. All roads keep coming back to the same place. We need to draft a center capable of starting day-1. Garza is done. And E.Will is a backup at best.

If we end up going another season with Garza, then that tells me the Bears are writing off this season as a building year - and 2014 is the year they have all their ducks in a row to compete for a championship. Maybe we get better enough to claw our way past the Vikings and can be 2nd place in the NFCN this year. Then in '14 edge the Packers.

I keep seeing in my mind, those endless loops of dline guys busting through Garza to vaporize the pocket. Cutler running for his life and chucking bad passes, or desperate Hail Mary's to Marshall in triple coverage. And still being unable to pick up 3rd and short by running. Settling for field goals instead of punching in the TD's at the 1 foot line.

Stinks.

Any way I try to spin it - it still stinks.

Originally Posted by JustAnotherBearsFan99

Any way I try to spin it - it still stinks.

Yup, I hear ya brudder. Don't think your the only one scouring the roster for someone you missed either. I've done that as well, and the only thing it shows me is how truly pathetic our O-Line really is. It's kind of like looking at a grizzly auto accident, you have to look but then you're sorry you did.

Originally Posted by JustAnotherBearsFan99

I keep hoping there's something I missed regarding the players on our roster, and there could be a solid player to replace Garza. All roads keep coming back to the same place. We need to draft a center capable of starting day-1. Garza is done. And E.Will is a backup at best.

If we end up going another season with Garza, then that tells me the Bears are writing off this season as a building year - and 2014 is the year they have all their ducks in a row to compete for a championship. Maybe we get better enough to claw our way past the Vikings and can be 2nd place in the NFCN this year. Then in '14 edge the Packers.

I keep seeing in my mind, those endless loops of dline guys busting through Garza to vaporize the pocket. Cutler running for his life and chucking bad passes, or desperate Hail Mary's to Marshall in triple coverage. And still being unable to pick up 3rd and short by running. Settling for field goals instead of punching in the TD's at the 1 foot line.

Stinks.

Any way I try to spin it - it still stinks.

This is why I am so stuck on Barrett Jones. We need a leader who can be a beast in the run game and pass pro. To me, if we can get Louis back and get Barrett Jones via the draft, we will show dramatic improvement along the line.