Williams views the Patriots secondary as family and his time on the bench as a learning experience and chance to improve.
The former second round draft pick isn't ready to quit and is hoping to play in the NFL for a while. Williams knows the importance of versatility and knowing everyone's role on the defense. He says that will make everyone a better player.
Williams acknowledged that he didn't play much in 2019 and that it was an educational experience sitting and watching his team mates but Williams sees that as an advantage.
"It also gave me a chance to look up to the guys in front of me, watching them and following them was very helpful..." "Football-wise I've been getting in the playbook more and learning more than just corner. I've had more time to study and getting everything in.." said Williams
Perillo goes on explaining Williams' thoughts on the situation this offseason, which is not normal by any sense of the word.
"As for the offseason work, Williams misses the on-field reps and the interaction with coaches and teammates that comes with it. He explained that for some players the learning process requires more than just film study, but given the circumstances there isn't much more that can be done."
That's a very good point. Players can only learn so much from studying film. They need to play and be critiqued. That's still something that may not happen this year, as there's no guarantee that football players will be allowed to play.
Williams is not the only one taking advantage of the current situation. Sony Michel also went under the knife and had his foot cleaned up; to ease some pain he was having. Sony should be ready for week one.
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