Eagles work out OL Chris Williams
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Eagles work out OL Chris Williams
Jeff McLane
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.
macd. I agree. I saw this on ESPN and actually hoped they would at least try him out. He has to be better than Bell.— oharabri- A cardboard cutout of an OLineman would be an improvement over Watkins!— cooperhawk
- I live in chicago and watch the bears. This guy is absolutely horrible. I mean HORRIBLE. The bears are a good team, except for their o line. This guy can't start in a horrible line. He almost got cutler killed about half a dozen times. If the birds play him, i can only assume it's because they want to end vicks season.— stopbooing
- Sign him keep him. Get the 60's rock band out of there...— Zeru
- @zeru: You mean Demetress Bell and the Drells of Houston, Texas? They don't only sing, but they dance just as good as they want.— drbob1
- Does anyone have Runyan's and Tra Thomas's phone numbers?— airbuzz
- What a mess. How did we get this bad? I swear I cant decide whether it would be better to flush the season, can the coach and start over, or continue to support a truly dysfunctional team....— iskabobpatel
- Jamaal Jackson isn't retired. Might not be in shape either.
However you gotta look to see what he has left. How about Casey Wiegmann ?— willbert31 - Good point he would be an improvement over these guys out of shape or not he probaly wants too much money and they don't want to loe the cap championship — angrywhtguy
- Interesting how Winston Justice and even Austin Howard, don't look so bad right now. Oh wait ... they're "Mudd-ers."
Nevermind.— FishFryFrank - Obviously meant to say that they're NOT "Mudd-ers."— FishFryFrank
- It is kind of funny how many people now remember McNabb fondly. I used to get on here and defend him. The guy worked wonders behind a suspect o-line. Sure, he threw the occasional dirtball grounder, but he marched the Eagles deep into the playoffs pretty much every year he was the starter. Who knows what he would have accomplished with a running game and NFL wide receivers not named T.O. Maybe the current adversity will bring this Eagles team together.— thealphawolf
- How come an ex-O-lineman (Reid) has the worst O-line in the game. Can't even draft those guys effectively? They are going to need Watkins to put out the flames when this teams season goes down in flames. Women, children and Juan out first...— big red
- Speaks volumes for Iggles desperation at OL.— JBirks
- The Eagles whole offensive line is MUDD !!! MUDD SUCKS....— gkc462
