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Eagles work out OL Chris Williams

POSTED: Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 11:51 AM

Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer

Did Juan Castillo get a fair shake?

The Eagles brought offensive lineman Chris Williams in for a workout a day after he was released by the Bears, an NFL source said.

NFL tryouts that don't result in signings are common, but the Williams visit to the NovaCare Complex is intriguing because of his experience and because the Eagles have a number of issues on their offensive line.

The 6-foot-6, 315-pound Williams, a 2008 first round pick out of Vanderbilt, has 38 career starts over more than four seasons. While he was drafted as a left tackle, Williams started 20 games at left guard. He did not start this season, however, and was inactive for the last two games.

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 12:07 PM, 10/17/2012

Was considered very promising out of college. I wonder if Mudd thinks he can coach him up.

— armchairGM

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 12:26 PM, 10/17/2012

Of course armchairGM the same way Reid coached up Vick, Young Feeley and Kolb. In fact the only player who was more than a 1 year wonder was McNabb. Kinda makes you wonder who was holding who back

— lonewolf 10

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 12:27 PM, 10/17/2012

Juan should be are new o line coach or at least share duties in some capacity with Mudd. Herremans LT Mathis LG Reynolds C Watkins RG Dunlap/Kelley RT. Make Mudd special assistant.

— markperantoni

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 12:30 PM, 10/17/2012

The Eagles are desperate.

— urbnasty

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 12:32 PM, 10/17/2012

1st round draft picks don't usually get cut after a couple of years. Obviously he wasn't getting the job done for the Bears. "Coaching him up" is probably wishful thinking, but who knows? ...

— FishFryFrank

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 12:51 PM, 10/17/2012

"...Williams was drafted 14th overall out of Vanderbilt in 2008. The Bears tried him at left guard for two years after failing at left tackle, but threw in the towel on that project in the second half of last season. It speaks volumes that Williams was unable to beat out J'Marcus Webb, one of the league's most inconsistent blindside protectors..."

— mish798798

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 1:32 PM, 10/17/2012

Don't we have enough of our own first round busts on the roster? Then again, he can't be any worse than anyone on this line not named Herremans, and even Herremans was brutal on Sunday.

— Only in Philly...

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 1:40 PM, 10/17/2012

because the Bears always have such a deep great O-line, just ask Cutler.

— peteike

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 3:08 PM, 10/17/2012

Why don't they just resign Jammal Jackson. He's still available and he knows the line calls. Has to be an upgrade over Reynolds

— scoooter66

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 3:52 PM, 10/17/2012

I wonder what position they're thinking of using this guy? If he's a bust at left tackle, he's not replacing Bell. If he can't make o-line calls, he's not playing center. So is Reid thinking about benching either Mathis or Watkins? Or would he simply be a signing for depth.

— Controlled Chaos

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 3:56 PM, 10/17/2012

Scoooter66, Jamal Jackson retired

— j-ritch

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 3:57 PM, 10/17/2012

Hey, this guy may not be the next Jason Peters, but they're trying to get someone.

— macd41144

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:20 PM, 10/17/2012

Why not add another First Round Offensive lineman bust? Our fireman needs some more hose to play with! They can suck together on the line. In a year or two Watkins will be joining Williams as another first round O-Lineman released.

— Dr. D.