", "The roar you get from the crowd and the momentum, it just feels good. It is a system that those guys know very well. A sophomore standout; a breakout receiving threat; a red-zoneweapon the running list of nicknames is not lacking for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams following his spectacular 2018 campaign. The Chargers didn't have Mike Williams in practice this week, but the team remains hopeful to have him Saturday night in Jacksonville. also increased his passer rating when targeted from 41.0 to 134.4 fifth among all receivers in 2018. In honor of Mike Williams' birthday, take a look through some of his best moments through Week 4. While an initial X-ray and MRI came back. 5, Corey Davis) in the draft. The deal includes $40 million guaranteed at signing, per Rapoport. [36], On April 30, 2020, the Chargers exercised the fifth-year option on Williams' contract. Quarterback Justin Herbert unleashes his cannon for a 55-yard bomb to wide receiver Mike Williams. The energy feels good, the sideline feels good. In the latest episode of ALL IN: Season 2 we take a look at the driving force behind the Chargers offense, quarterback Justin Herbert. . Powered by Southern California McDonald's. The Chargers will take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at 1:25pm at State Farm Stadium. LA Chargers wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams take on the second Chargers Edition of the Hot Ones special, Truth or Dab. ", "These two guys being in the same division, both being young players, it's great for the game. ", "When you have great players on both sides of the ball, somebody might have that day, somebody might have [the other]. HT/WT. Powered by Arco. He will likely miss two to three weeks. Not every available receiver is an ample replacement for Williams this offseason, either. On the eighth episode of ALL IN Season 2, go all-access on the Chargers young quarterback, Justin Herbert, and learn how his competitive drive has translated to clutch, highlight-worthy plays his whole career, including the Bolts recent win over the Dolphins on Sunday Night Football. In Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, Williams recorded five catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns during the 3027 overtime loss. Team: Los Angeles Chargers. Los Angeles wide receiver Mike Williams' 13 Yard Touchdown from Justin Herbert. 2023 Chargers Football Company, LLC. Williams: It's just putting me in positions to be successful. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. In addition, Los Angeles activated kicker Cameron Dicker and cornerback Kemon Hall from the practice squad for Sunday's game. "Every position has All-Pro, Super Bowl, superstar talent. Take a look back at the best photos of Mike Williams from the 2019 season. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed the following 12 players to Reserve/Future free agent contracts. Allen said he will make the decision for sure on either Friday or Saturday, but he knows he can't get too ahead of himself because he's been in this position, of feeling good, before. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Chargers first round pick Mike Williams stops by the equipment room to try on his Chargers gear for the first time. Watch every catch from wide receiver Mike Williams from his 116-yard game against the Miami Dolphins on 'Sunday Night Football' during Week 14 of the 2022 NFL regular season. I didnt want anybody to get hurt in that game, regardless of their status, because everybodys important.. He returned briefly and played on a pitch count in Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks, which happened to be the same game Williams suffered a high ankle sprain in. The rest is, in his case. Instead of having a healthy group of wide receivers for their wild-card matchup against the Jaguars, the Chargers will instead have to adapt without Williams, his 895 receiving yards and his four touchdowns. Allen, who suffered a hamstring injury in. Neither player has seen game action since Week 7, but that could change Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs. This website is managed on a digital platform of the National Football League. While some may argue that Kyzir White is more impactful, Williams is absolutely the biggest name that is going to receive the biggest contract this offseason. Williams: Yeah, yeah.It's showing up!I'm liking it.You gotta keep it up though. With the Chargers locked into the No. He showed rapport with ascending Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, particularly to start the season, totaling six receiving touchdowns and 471 receiving yards in the Chargers' first five games. Not being out there wasn't an issue. If Williams does end up signing away to one of these teams, the Bolts are going to have to be aggressive in who they replace him with. ", Chargers fall to 1-1 despite 100-yard performance and touchdown from Mike Williams, "We had a lot of guys rise to the occasion that were backup players today and give us a chance. "Not too much needs to be said with that. The Chargers (6-5) entered the week with a 64% chance of making their first postseason appearance since 2018. Day describes how this staff and Herbert himself helped take No. [25] He made his first career reception on a 15-yard pass by quarterback Philip Rivers in the fourth quarter of their 1716 victory at the Oakland Raiders, before being tackled by safety Karl Joseph. 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Williams injured his back while playing in the Chargers' Week 18 game. Williams: A lot.I feel like we're on the same page, and we kind of go on the fly sometimes also and kind of freestyle a little bit.The coaches don't like it!But we kind of freestyle and do some things on our own, but we minimize it a lot.It's probably one play in the game where we change things up and do some 'Mike and Justin things.'. Mike Williams had 63 receptions last season and 290 receptions over his career. He was limited to 13 games played this past season, with some being less than full health. COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers wide receivers link-placeholder-0] and [Mike Williams have not played a complete game together all season. Michael K. Williams [1] (born October 4, 1994) is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). The program is designed to offer juniors and seniors from Inglewood high schools the opportunity to participate in a six month after-school program to develop leadership and job-readiness skills. Early years [ edit] Few players have had a hotter start to the 2021 season than Mike Williams. See who wins the matchup between these two LA Chargers playmakers. Thatd keep him out barring a Super Bowl run by Los Angeles. If we're on the same page, then we're gonna be a lot better and more cohesive as an offensive line.". Powered by Southern California McDonald's. and Rivers will have not have a lack of weapons in his arsenal. 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The Chargers visit the 49ers for a primetime battle on Sunday Night Football. The Chargers will take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9 at Mercedes Benz Stadium. The Clemson alumnus snagged his first touchdown in Week 2 of the 2018 season and he didn't look back, finishing the season with 10 total touchdowns. Williams should not be counted on as your WR2 in team builds, but as a WR3, he possesses weekly difference-maker potential when he's on the field. [30] The following week, against the Los Angeles Rams, he had four receptions for 81 receiving yards and two touchdowns. I stand behind what we did in that football game, Staley said in his Thursday press conference. Best. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. "Sam's new nickname is 'Tax 'Em,' " Williams III said, per NBC Sports Boston video. The biggest LA Chargers free agent this offseason is undoubtedly wide receiver Mike Williams. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. Do you have a blog? Williams was forced out of Sunday's game against the Broncos with a back injury. He also elevated his yards per reception average from 8.6 to 15.4 from 2017 to 2018, while healso increased his passer rating when targeted from 41.0 to 134.4 fifth among all receivers in 2018. We have to prepare at a high level so that we can go play at a high level. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Notably, Los Angeles had already secured a playoff start, so head coach Brandon Staley's decision to play his starters has drawn criticism in the aftermath of Williams' injury. A Conversation With Chargers Wide Receiver Mike Williams X Marks the Spot for Mike Williams Few players have had a hotter start to the 2021 season than No. J.C. Jackson and Mike Williams injured as Seahawks halt Chargers' winning streak. The Chargers will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday at 5:15pm at TIAA Bank Stadium for the AFC Wild Card Game. [12], Coming out of Clemson, Williams was considered a top prospect and projected as a first round pick by the majority of draft experts and analysts. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Here's more from Williams on his play in 2021, if he feels he has something to prove, freestyling with Justin Herbert, and more. This website is managed on a digital platform of the National Football League. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed wide receiver Keelan Doss to the active roster from the team's practice squad and placed tight end Donald Parham Jr., on Reserve/Injured. 73. 5 seed regardless of the result against the lowly Broncos. He gingerly walked toward the sideline before trainers helped him the rest of the way. "Some days it's good, then it's bad, then back to good, then bad again. Episode 8 of All IN is out now. 81. Obviously, he's been dealing with what he's been dealing with the whole season, but it would be good to get us both back and both in the groove.". Williams: It's a reaction-thing to be real with you.In the Kansas City game on the touchdown, it was just a connection thing.And then I also did it last week vs. Las Vegas on the deep ball.I beat a dude off the line real bad.I ran down the field and we didn't connect on it, but if we had it would have been like an 80-yard touchdown. The Clemson alumnus snagged his first touchdown in Week 2 of the 2018 season and he didn't look back, finishing the season with 10 total touchdowns. Over the last two seasons, Philip Rivers has shown that he is not afraid to target Williams down the field. It's kind of frustrating like I say, you just got to wait and play it by ear, day by day and hope that it responds the right way.". On this edition of Let's Play, tight end Tre' McKitty and linebacker face off in a race of F1 2021. That changed in the next 24 hours, though. See who wins the matchup between these two LA Chargers defensive ends. Williams' rookie season left much to be desired, but when looking at his year-to-year production, it's evident that he took a massive leap in 2018 that saw his overall grade improve from 52.6 to 81.8. If I'm able to do it, I'm for sure out there.". On the latest edition of Let's Play, DeAndre Carter & Gerald Everett go head-to-head for a game of Madden 23. "It would mean a lot," Williams told NFL Media on Wednesday. Just trying to get him as much rest up until game-time.. 50 comments. [20], On May 11, 2017, the Los Angeles Chargers signed Williams to a fully guaranteed four-year, $19.74 million contract with a signing bonus of $12.50 million. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's cap hit might be rising in 2023, but owner Jerry Jones believes his quarterback has the ability to bridge the gap in any talent the roster might lose because of it. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. So far in the Chargers' 5-4 season, Allen and Williams have shared the field for just 43 offensive plays -- all of which came in the first halves of Los Angeles' Week 1 and Week 7 games. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 36 (2999th overall since 1960). I think what's impressive to me is you missed time during camp and like you said, you guys talked about it but you didn't know what it was gonna be like until you got on the field. Touchdown Wire released its list of the 101 greatest NFL nicknames and several former Bolts appeared on it. Latest on Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams including biography, career, awards and more on ESPN . The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. [19] He was the second wide receiver selected (No. Los Angeles Chargers #81; Wide Receiver; Follow. The second-year player earned an 81.8 grade which tied for 16th among qualifying receivers, and he ranked ahead ofnotable players such as Stefon Diggs and Antonio Brown. The Bolts will take on the Miami Dolphins for prime time clash on Sunday Night Football. Thanks for contacting us. Wide receiver Mike Williams talks to the media about upcoming primetime matchup, returning from injury and his expectations for Sunday Night Football. "I mean if it comes down to a pitch count, then that's what it's going to be. Any GM with his job on the hot seat will aim to connect on a draft pick(s) who provides immediate production, no different than fantasy managers looking to hit big within the later rounds of drafts. How good has your role in this offense been this season? 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Michael K. Williams[1] (born October 4, 1994) is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). Williams: We kind of talked.He said the "X" is gonna see a lot of balls in this offense and I told him I was looking forward to it.Obviously, hearing it doesn't really do much!But seeing it through the first few games, I'm feeling it right now.He stuck to his word and we've got a lot more to build on for the rest of the season. Powered by Southern California McDonald's. Please check your email for a confirmation. Opposite Williams is Keenan Allen, who has earned an 88.0-plus offensive grade in each of the last three seasons. The wide receiver has been on a tear and is currently tied for second amongst all receivers in touchdowns. Card Name: No Huddle Autographs. Williams attended Lake Marion High School & Technology Center in Santee, South Carolina, where he played on the football team. With Williams entering his age 29 season, those health worries aren't likely to resolve. What suits you so well in this role compared to what you've done in the past? Wide receiver Mike Williams sustained a "small, non-surgical fracture in his back," according to ESPN's Lindsey Thiry, and he's expected to miss 2-3 weeks. Their chances are expected to increase to 83% with a win but would fall to 50% with a . Williams earned the second-best grade in the red zone this season (82.6) ranking only behind, mong wide receivers with 10 or more red-zone targets, only. 11 of the players finished the 2022 season on the team's practice squad. 6' 4 . NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. [4] Williams returned as a starter his sophomore year in 2014. [21][22], Williams participated in rookie minicamp, but missed organized team activities and was expected to miss the start of training camp due to a mild herniated disc in his lower back. Quarterback Philip Rivers maintained a 145.2 passer rating when targeting Williams onin-breaking routes, which was the highest mark among QB to WR tandems last year.