DallasCowboys.com posted a rare interview with Roy Williams earlier today. Topics ranged from Tony Romo to handling media criticism.
Here’s an excerpt:
What’s your reaction to the negative comments from guys in the media?
Williams: It’s funny to me. I mean, it really is funny to me. I love it and everything, but it’s funny.
Is it fuel for you?
Williams: No, not at all. It doesn’t fuel me. Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin, Deion Sanders, Darren Woodson – I love it, I appreciate it.
Why do you appreciate it?
Williams: I appreciate it because if you sit around and have to hear how good you are all the dang time, you have to have that Jerry Rice mindset of, ‘I’m not good enough,’ all that stuff. When I have guys, especially NFL greats and the greatest that played here in Dallas, saying that I can’t get the job done and I’m not a No. 1, it makes me feel good. It makes me want to go out there and prove to them and everybody else across the world who listens to those guys – because obviously everybody thinks they know it all – that I can do my job.
Call it whatever you want, Roy. You still have a lot to prove. Dallas gave up a pretty penny and an aging star receiver, so you better be worth your salary.
Speaking of salary, it’s unfortunate that Jerry Jones seems to insist on playing higher paid players regardless of performance (see Mike Jenkins). If that weren’t the case, you would see Sam Hurd and Patrick Crayton in the mix for #1 receiver and Roy would be just another option. As it stands, look for Roy to get the intentional first look as mandated by the coaching staff (and regardless of merit).
Roy could be the greatest thing since Michael Irvin for this team. Or he could just be one of four role playing wide receivers.
