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Monday, March 15, 2010
Bengals re-sign one Williams, but not the most important one
One Williams has re-signed with the Bengals, but not the most important one.
The Bengals have re-signed safety Roy Williams to a one-year deal, but the team’s most important unsigned player — guard Bobbie Williams — is still twisting in the wind.
I’m all for bringing back Roy. Hopefully he’ll get that forearm taken care of and be able to get back to form. Regardless of his health, I think the Bengals are eyeing USC safety Taylor Mays in the draft, so having a veteran like Roy around can do nothing but help the team.
Top priority now, however, should be getting Bobbie Williams signed. He’s the emotional leader of the offensive line along with Andrew Whitworth. He’s not someone the Bengals can afford to let get away.
Here’s the official word from the Bengals on Roy:
The Bengals have re-signed S Roy Williams, who had become an unrestricted free agent on March 5.
Williams (6-0, 222; Oklahoma) is a ninth-year NFL player, and a five-time Pro Bowl selection with Dallas. He joined the Bengals as a free agent on May 7 of last year. He opened last season as the starting SS and was tied for the team lead in tackles through three games.
But he suffered a forearm injury while playing a key role in Game 3, Sept. 27 vs. Pittsburgh, and due to the injury he played in only one more game. He was placed Nov. 13 on the Reserve/Injured list, ending his season with 30 tackles and three passes defensed.
He has been cleared by the team’s medical staff to participate in all 2010 team activities. He has played in 102 NFL games, and his next start will be the 100th of his career.
“We’re looking for Roy to take up where he left off before the injury,” said Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. “He brings a physical presence. When he hits people, they go down. And he’s a good person, a good veteran presence in our locker room.”
Dallas made Williams the eighth overall selection in the 2002 draft, and Williams earned Pro Bowl berths with the Cowboys every season from 2003-07. He was credited in three seasons with more than 100 tackles. He has 20 career interceptions, including one in postseason play.
Williams is the third unrestricted free agent signed by Cincinnati this year. The Bengals previously re-signed DT Tank Johnson and have signed WR Antonio Bryant from Tampa Bay.
