Two days ago he was released by the Bills because he was overweight and on a four game suspension for substance abuse.
Then why the heck should we want him?
Because he's 23 years old, immensely talented, awesome size/speed ratio when he's in shape, we desperately need another quality NFL RB on the roster, and we have six weeks to whip him into shape before he can suit up for a game.
Also, because he starts the season on suspension, he doesn't take up a roster spot for the first month of the season, you get a roster exemption for suspended players.
So basically we can start the season with three RB's (Forte, Powell, Khiry), four if we want to carry Seastruck, and that gives us a month to see what we have in Karlos Williams. Maybe this was a wake-up call and it scared him straight. If so and he works hard and gets into shape during his suspension, then we add a terrific young RB at the quarter pole. If not, then we release him at what will probably be very little cost. The possible upside far outweighs the downside. This kid averaged 5.6 YPC for the Bills last year and tied an NFL record by scoring TD's in his first six games as a pro. When he's right, he has starting tailback ability. He's 6' 1"/230 and he ran a 4.48 at the combines. This kid is no joke.
Then why the heck should we want him?
Because he's 23 years old, immensely talented, awesome size/speed ratio when he's in shape, we desperately need another quality NFL RB on the roster, and we have six weeks to whip him into shape before he can suit up for a game.
Also, because he starts the season on suspension, he doesn't take up a roster spot for the first month of the season, you get a roster exemption for suspended players.
So basically we can start the season with three RB's (Forte, Powell, Khiry), four if we want to carry Seastruck, and that gives us a month to see what we have in Karlos Williams. Maybe this was a wake-up call and it scared him straight. If so and he works hard and gets into shape during his suspension, then we add a terrific young RB at the quarter pole. If not, then we release him at what will probably be very little cost. The possible upside far outweighs the downside. This kid averaged 5.6 YPC for the Bills last year and tied an NFL record by scoring TD's in his first six games as a pro. When he's right, he has starting tailback ability. He's 6' 1"/230 and he ran a 4.48 at the combines. This kid is no joke.
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