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Great shot, despite how depressed we all were.

-Roy Williams had a surprisingly decent game, despite the few plays the offense made. His outside block made the Barber score possible while a conversion on third down on the next drive got the Bears in relative field goal range.

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After a first down conversion on a throw to Roy Williams as he’s falling to the ground, Cutler got kneed in the back of the head. He got up slow and a mite woozy, but then he turned it on. Two more first down throws to Williams were followed by a 42 yard throw to Johnny Knox at the one yard line. Finishing the drive was Jay himself, leaping over the pile at the goal line for the score. Getting the ball back quickly off a Charles Tillman force and recovery, Cutler went for the jugular on a 24-yard bomb to Knox at the back of the endzone. That put the Bears up 31-17 and all but shut the door on the Chargers’ hopes of getting to .500. Jay was on his game and clearly one-upped Philip Rivers, who looked downright awful. We should all write Philip a thank you letter, by the way. He gift-wrapped this one.

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It took a helluva effort from Matt Forte and actual catches from Roy Williams, but Chicago got on the board early and played enough defense to keep the Bucs from completing the comeback late.

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They didn’t help matters either. Roy Williams was involved in several negative plays as he was the target on both of Cutler’s interceptions, but those looked to be mostly on Jay. He did however drop a sure touchdown at the goal line which was forgotten thanks to the Dane Sanzenbacher score on the next play. Knox dropped a few passes and Hester couldn’t get enough separation, leaving Sanzenbacher to be on the receiving end of most of Jay’s throws.

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the Martz system and three or more years under their belt, this is a dependable group of receivers. Roy Williams has the experience of the scheme from his days with Martz in Detroit, which should help overcome the lack of extended offseason practice time. At 6’3”, Williams gives Cutler a legitimate big target in the red zone. (Which he had in Greg Olsen, but whatever.) Devin Hester has assumed his role as a specialized weapon, getting in the game with certain packages and in key situations, as to not tire him out for pick and punt returns. Johnny Knox needs to improve his route-running and his focus, but he’ll play with an angry intensity after being benched for Williams. Earl Bennett is the Bears’ most reliable receiver, going over the middle and catching everything Cutler throws his way. He’s still Jay’s go-to-guy. Dane Sanzenbacher made the 53-man roster, but don’t expect too much from him. He might find his way into the field if the Bears ever go five-wide, serving as a mini-Wes Welker out of the slot. Sam Hurd, another former Cowboy, signed because of his skill on special teams, but he’s a dependable enough threat on the outside to get some action.

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Here are my takeaways from Saturday’s exhibition:

US PresswireA Roy Williams Microcosm

His first game catch as a Bear is well timed, coming on the first throw of the game. Unfortunately, the next throw tips off Williams’ hands and ends up as an interception. As hit-or-miss as he’s been, the Bears need Williams this season. He just might need them more.The Offense is Taking Shape

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uo;s what I’ll be looking for from tonight’s match-up with the Tennessee Titans.

Will Roy Williams catch a f*****g ball this preseason?

No seriously. Will he? I need to see the Bears’ newest receiver make an impact and form some sort of rapport with Jay Cutler or else the rumors of his quick demotion in favor of Johnny Knox are sure to come true in a hurry. Word from camp is that he’s been less than impressive and is slow to catch on in an offense that is very similar to what he excelled in during his Detroit days. Step up Roy.Major Wright: Major Mistakes?

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ir, here’s what I took away from this (meaningless) loss.

Anyone expecting a big night from Roy Williams (this guy) was sorely disappointed. Williams had his hands on two near catches in the first quarter, but failed to bring any in for the reception. Nice game Roy. Somehow I get the feeling I’ll be aching over near-catches from Roy most of the season. It’s not a surefire hint of things to come, but he didn’t look great. Honestly, he hasn’t had a lot of time to work with Cutler, so I’m giving him a pass… for now.

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Winner by default?

First down!
Yeah… so with Roy Williams getting on the field tonight, you’ll finally get to see the Bears’ big new receiver in action. A star in the Martz offense in 2006, Williams had three lackluster seasons in Dallas. Back with Martz, he’ll be looking to make a splashy catch or two tonight in New York. And god help him if he makes that freaking first down sign… I may explode in tweet form.

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 Signings: Marion Barber, Sam Hurd, Roy Williams, Chris Spencer, Amobi Okoye, Vernon Gholston, Adam Podlesh, Matt Spaeth

There’s a lot to take in on this front, but let’s take it one at a time.

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A rare Roy Williams sighting didn't hurt either. He'll have to step-up when teams are giving extra coverage to Miles Austin. Matt Schaub's two interceptions were an oddity. I'd bet this team is back on track next week against Oakland. Just a hunch.

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One thing still puzzles me though, why was everyone surprise when Roy Williams got out of line and said something worth of a douchebag? He was doing that in Detroit FOR YEARS. Did no one notice because no one was watching the Lions? To me, he was worse than T.O. Seriously. Anyways, Donovan McNabb had an off night, with some ugly ground balls and Andy Reid mismaaged his time-outs. The Eagles till can't make a 3rd and 1. Still, they have enough playmakers to snag a wildcard sport.

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One thing still puzzles me though, why was everyone surprise when Roy Williams got out of line and said something worth of a douchebag? He was doing that in Detroit FOR YEARS. Did no one notice because no one was watching the Lions? To me, he was worse than T.O. Seriously. Anyways, Donovan McNabb had an off night, with some ugly ground balls and Andy Reid mismaaged his time-outs. The Eagles till can't make a 3rd and 1. Still, they have enough playmakers to snag a wildcard sport.

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proved quarterback Cowboy fans thought he would be, even without a healthy connection with receiver Roy Williams. Romo’s mistake free play has brought the ‘Boys back to life, but now they head to Philly to take on the rival Eagles. Donovan McNabb has only thrown one interception this season (but he did miss a few games, so that has to matter). With each team’s ability to rush the passer, establishing the rush and the short pass will be paramount. Even if Brian Westbrook misses the game to recover from his concussion two week ago, LeSean McCoy can pick up the slack.

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a1dc:  Samuel, you are correct!  The Cowboys sent a 1st and 3rd round pick to Detroit for Roy Williams.  The thought was that an accomplished receiver, like Williams, would be be

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s guy?  Oh yeah…bye-bye!  

The Cowboys traded a 1st and 3rd round pick for Roy Williams.  They re-worked his contract so that he is averaging roughly 9 Million per season.  Williams had 19 receptions for 198 yards and 1 TD in 10 games.  Jerry better hope that in the off-season Romo and Williams start designing some secret plays to get him involved!   

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Also, having watched Roy Williams coach for nearly 20 years, something always seems to happen to his teams in the biggest game of the year – especially when they’re favored. He tightens up, they tighten up; they start missing free throws, missing shots. Some of the losses that come to mind: 1997 Sweet Sixteen vs. Arizona, 1998 2nd round vs. Rhode Island, 2003 Championship game vs. Syracuse, 2008 Final Four vs. Kansas.

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           Each week I will answer questions submitted by my loyal readers.  I personally read every single email I receive.  I will pick out the best five or so to use for the weekly post, as I won’t be able to answer all of them.  I will also answer one or two questions on my daily posts as well.  Now it’s time to open the mail!  

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The offense was out of sync all day.  Owens was more involved than he has been lately, while Roy Williams caught his first TD as a Cowboy.  Barber gutted out some tough yards as well.  When Witten was injured (ribs)…doom was near.  Surely the efforts on defense would go to waste.  The offense was sputtering with no imagination on the horizon.  The defense was playing lights out…holding the Bucs to field goals…bend but don’t break! 

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improve the defense significantly and at the right time!  

3.  Newly acquired WR Roy Williams will be more acquainted with the playbook as the season goes forward.  Williams will be explosive in this offense once he learns the system and Romo returns to action!  

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nd the Pacman Jones suspension…Jerry had to do something!  He did…he acquired WR Roy Williams from the Detroit Lions (read more here).  Roy’s first game with his new team is one he would sure like to forget!  But how much of the offense could he learn in a couple of days?  Apparently, not enough!  He was held in check with no receptions.  Owens didn’t fair much better as he had two catches and he’s been with the team for three years! 

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I wouldn't be surprised if new addition Roy Williams gets in the mix early with a touchdown reception or a few big receptions. Rams aren't the greatest team either. The Redskins last week had several turnovers giving the Rams the score or good field postion. Turnovers kill good teams as well. I pick the Cowboys in this one.

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ins last week.  Dallas has had an eventful week…to say the least.  The addition of Roy Williams should bolster the offense.  Will Romo play?  Who knows?  It doesn’t matter as the ‘Boys, in a statement game, will put a hurting on the Rams.  Look for

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efore the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday afternoon, Jerry Jones pulled off a blockbuster deal for WR Roy Williams of the Detroit Lions.  Yes, I said “blockbuster”!  Keep in mind that trades are very rare in the NFL…especially at the trade deadline!  The Cowboys gave Detroit a 1st, a 3rd, and a 6th round draft choice.  In return the Cowboys received

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Disgruntled Detroit wide receiver Roy Williams is headed to Dallas in a very lopsided trade (in my opinion). Jerry Jones gave up a first round, a third round, and a sixth round pick to land Williams and a pointless seventh round selection. That’s a ridiculous price to pay in the NFL, as draft picks are usually more coveted than players. (Dumb, yes. But that’s the way it is.) Jerry has mortgaged his team’s future to try and win the Super Bowl this year and he has added a player to an already loaded position to do it.

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esn’t, because he is…holier than thou!

Short Shots:

The Dallas Cowboys acquired WR Roy Williams from the Lions for a 1st and a 3rd round draft choice.  The Lions will also get the Cowboys 6th rounder and the Cowboys will get Detroit’s 7th rounder.  Jerry Jones…you risk taker you! 

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defense stopped Kevin Smith for no gain on the ground, Charles Tillman broke up a pass intended for Roy Williams (the first of many), and then came a sack of quarterback Jon Kitna on third down. It was a foreboding series for events for the Lions, who never got anything going offensively. They only mustered 185 yards of total offense, most of which came in the second half after Chicago had established a healthy lead. Jon Kitna was benched early in the second half, which was later said to be the result of back spasms. At the time, it seemed to be simply a coach’s decision, as Detroit’s offense desperately needed a spark. Back-up Dan Orlovsky entered the game and fared no better versus the Bears’ intimidating defense.

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in the cyclical relationship between UNC and KU by coaching two more elite coaches: Larry Brown and Roy Williams.

     Before proving himself the great NBA coach that he is, Larry Brown won a NCAA championship in 1988 with who?  You all know the answer: Kansas.  As he jumped to the NBA, this made room for little known UNC assistant

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