Big Mike Williams Released

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:49 pm

Redskins cut Mike Williams

The return of former Bills top-five pick Mike Williams to the NFL in Washington was a great story of a former draft “bust” making good after years away from the league.

His comeback story likely ended Saturday when the Redskins officially released him.

Williams started eight games in 2009, but missed all of last season in 2010 because of blood clots found near his heart. It appears that health issue will prevent him from continuing to play.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... -williams/

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:54 pm

As a Texas Longhorn fan, I was pulling doubly hard for Big Mike to make it back. I am surprised at how few, if any, follow up stories have been done regarding how he is doing healthwise. I hope that he has recovered from the blood clots.

I wish him the best.

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 4:51 pm

So he wasn't able to heal? That's too bad.

Still, what that man accomplished was incredible. To lose that much weight, and be out of the league for that long, and make your way back into a starting lineup is really quite a feat.

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 5:06 pm

Irn-Bru wrote:So he wasn't able to heal? That's too bad.

Still, what that man accomplished was incredible. To lose that much weight, and be out of the league for that long, and make your way back into a starting lineup is really quite a feat.

They found another clog during a regular check up back in February

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 5:11 pm

Thanks 1Nik.

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 5:24 pm

I'm disappointed. I have been hoping to see this become one of those feel good stories. Guess not. Sorry, Big Mike.

yupchagee · Post by **yupchagee** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 6:13 pm

He should retire whili he's still alive.

emoses14 · Post by **emoses14** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 6:20 pm

^^^^+ the rest of his life!

HarleyHog · Post by **HarleyHog** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 6:21 pm

Proud of you, big Mike. You showed grit, determination, talent, and heart. There is no shame in yielding to forces beyond your control.

Live long, be well.

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:43 pm

Hell of a job making your way back. Very tough.

Burgundy&Wha? · Post by **Burgundy&Wha?** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:54 pm

Big Mike is a classy guy. He's got a great personality that needs to find itself in broadcasting. Would be nice to see him bump Sapp from the NFL Network line-up.

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 10:49 pm

^Unfortunately, Sapp has cred that BMW was never able to approach. Won't happen.

Champsturf · Post by **Champsturf** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 1:06 am

Countertrey wrote:^Unfortunately, Sapp has cred that BMW was never able to approach. Won't happen.

Sapp has "cred?" The guy is a moron.

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 3:10 pm

^ Yup... a moron with cred. Say what you want, Sapp was a force on the field. BMW never quite got there.