The illustrious tenure of Troy Williamson is done in Minnesota as the team traded the former 7th overall pick to Jacksonville for a 6th round pick in 2008's NFL Draft. 2007 was supposed to be Williamson's breakout campaign, but that never materialized as the same problems he has had catching the ball his whole career were his downfall once again. In Jacksonville he will be reunited with former Head Coach Mike Tice, the man who drafted him in the 2005 draft. Troy joins other 1st Round disappointments Matt Jones and Reggie Williams to give the Jags a triumvirate of underperforming receivers.
Williamson tried nearly everything to cure his case of the dropsies, including visiting an eye specialist to correct his vision. It was believed to be a success and the wideout caught hundreds of footballs over the summer to try and shed the bust label that had been applied to him after only 2 seasons. Optimism was abound entering the season, but it would soon be squashed as Williamson once again displayed stone hands that killed drives and stunted the development of young Quarterback Tarvaris Jackson. You have to respect the work that Troy put in to get better, but it was time for the two sides to part ways. It was clear that his confidence was shot and a fresh start can be nothing but beneficial for his career.
As it stands now, Sidney Rice and Bobby Wade are the teams top two Wide Receivers although the organization is likely to address the position via free agency or the draft. The Viking are in the hunt for disgruntled Raider Jerry Porter, a talented but enigmatic receiver who has toiled away in the hell that is Oakland for his entire career. Porter has experience in the West Coast offense and would be a talent upgrade. Free agency opens Friday and Minnesota appears to be a front-runner for Porter.
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