Williams on His Way to Change His Legacy
Washington Redskins offensive tackle Mike Williams failed miserably in his time with the Buffalo Bills due to his lack of commitment to the game. That is changing as Williams came into the opening of Redskins Offseason Team Activities at 380 pounds.
Williams earlier this year was at 450 pounds, but realized that he had to get it down for his own health. In the midst of his weight loss he realized that his body felt good and that the way he left the game was not what he wanted to be remembered for.
Williams is in Buffalo was a bust, because of his lack of commitment, which caused his weight to go up. The more weight you gain the more speed and athleticism you will lose, which is why Williams struggled.
Williams entered OTA’s just five pounds off his stated goal of 375 for when they started. His ultimate goal is to get down to his college playing weight at the University of Texas, which was 345.
Williams is committed for life to keep his weight down as the whole thing was started as a pact with fellow Redskins guard Derrick Dockery.
With a renewed commitment to the game and to his health Williams success will be one of the biggest headlines of the 2009 season.