Early July is easily the slowest time of the year for NFL news. Not only are teams not practicing, but front offices are also not making any moves ahead of the start of training camp in a couple of weeks. So, fans have to make do with what we like to call rankings season - a dead time of the year when every conceivable bit of content has to be forcefully yanked out of
Jerome Robinson Jersey the ether like a stubborn tooth. As a result, we get some real spicy takes.For example, at least one NFL pundit is going to be the next Seahawks franchise quarterback. Others believe 10-year veteran defensive lineman Leonard Williams is overrated. The latter take
Louis Williams Jersey is courtesy of Anthony DiBona at Pro Football Network, who named one in an article last week. Here's what he had to say about Big Cat."The Seattle Seahawks made a ma sive deal for Leonard Williams last season, sending two draft picks to the Giants for the former Pro Bowl defensive lineman. Not only did the Seahawks trade for Williams, but they also signed him to a three-year, $64.5 million contract this offseason. Williams is certainly a force along the DL interior, but its a wonder if hes become overpaid and overrated. Last season, Williams recorded just 5.5 sacks, despite being rewarded like one of the NFLs top interior pa s rushers."On the surface DiBona has a solid point - Williams' traditional numbers last season were not very impre sive. Also, the trade to get him
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