What makes Kyren Williams so good?
Who? Oh, right, Kyren Williams. Look, I get it, the Rams decided to give the rookie some run instead of sticking with their solid vets. He had a decent game, sure, but you have to wonder what the Rams are thinking sometimes. It’s like they’re trying to reinvent the wheel by throwing a rookie out there when they’ve got experienced backs who’ve proven themselves. Not that we’re complaining—we’ll gladly take our chances against a guy who’s still figuring things out.
It almost feels like they’re experimenting, like we’re all just part of some grand Rams science project. ‘Let’s put the young guy in, see what he’s got.’ Hey, more power to them if they want to do that, but sometimes experience matters in this league. When you’re playing with established vets, there’s a trust and rhythm you build that’s tough for a rookie to replicate. So, yeah, Williams showed some flashes, but we’ll see if they stick with the kid when things really start to heat up. Sometimes, you need more than potential—you need consistency.
Did you scout Quinn Ewers before the draft? If so, what stood out about him?
We did, absolutely. We knew he was going to go early, and with where we were drafting, he just wasn’t in the cards for us. The guy’s got talent, no question—he’s a national champion, and that experience counts for a lot. You can see the poise he brings, and he’s not going to back down from any challenge. But with that said, it’s one thing to win in college, and another to make the transition to this league.
We’ve got respect for him, and he’s got the tools to succeed, but it’s going to be interesting to see how he adapts. There’s no doubt he’s got a bright future, and we’ll be watching his development closely. But as far as our situation was concerned, we felt good about where we were. The kid’s got what it takes, but he’s going to have his hands full when he starts facing top-level defenses week in and week out.
How do you see the competition level in the NFC South currently?
Well, it's only Week 3, so anything can happen, but let's be honest—someone’s got to bring the Buccaneers back down to earth. They're over there treating their little early-season wins like they've already clinched the division, maybe even a Super Bowl. And sure, they’ve got some talent, but this is the same team that can’t seem to keep its act together when things start to actually matter. They’re notorious for their hot starts, strutting around like they’re the best team on the planet, only to start fumbling—literally and figuratively—when it’s crunch time. Look, we’ve all seen this story play out before, and if history is anything to go by, they’re about to hit their annual brick wall any minute now.
It’s almost like they believe their own hype before they’ve even done anything worth hyping up. Every time they get a few wins under their belt, they start talking like they've rewritten the playbook on winning, when in reality, they’re just racking up some early-season victories against teams still working out the kinks. They win two games, and suddenly their fans think they’re the second coming of the ’72 Dolphins. But here’s the thing: a true contender knows that winning is about consistency, discipline, and showing up in December, not just peaking in September. But I guess someone forgot to tell them that.
And don't even get me started on their ‘trash-talk’ game. They’re out here chirping after every little win, but where was all that noise last season when they crumbled under the pressure? The second things got tough, they went radio silent, but now they’re back out here acting like they’re the team to beat. If anything, they’re just making it easier for the rest of us to get hyped for that inevitable collapse. Because let’s face it, they’re the kind of team that will give you all the material you need. They’re great at one thing: building up expectations just to crush them in spectacular fashion.
So, yeah, they’ve got their early wins. Good for them. Let them have their fun, let them flex, let them throw their little parade. We’ll see where they stand when the leaves start turning, and teams that actually know how to go the distance start taking over. At the end of the day, the NFC South is still wide open, and if the Buccaneers think they’ve got this division locked down, well… they’re in for a rude awakening.
