Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams deserves more time

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) and safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (2) talk during training camp at team headquarters in Allen Park on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Jameson Williams dropped a pass Monday. Actually, he dropped three, according to some who watched the Detroit Lions receiver practice in Allen Park.

Three.

Which can only mean one thing: move him out.

And if he can’t be traded, cut him.

Three drops? In only the second padded training camp practice of his career? Yeah, he’s done. A bust. In over his head.

What more evidence do you want?

Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams walks off the field after training camp on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Allen Park.

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You don’t need any? Well just in case you’re debating the know-it-all fella on the stool next to you and he thinks Williams needs — or, God forbid, deserves — more time, lay this on him.

It’s shocking, egregious, even shockingly egregious and I can’t believe I’m about to type these words in what’s supposed to be a family-friendly newspaper (whatever that means). But here goes nothing.

Willams talked trash. Worse, he got into a shoving match/skirmish with a rookie cornerback because he was frustrated with his play.

Please forgive me. I know such reporting is harsh. Obviously, don’t tell your kids. After all, we’re talking about a shove. So, yeah, ship him out.

In fact, Brad Holmes should take the podium before the Lions return to practice Wednesday and use two words:

“Mea Culpa!!!!”

Nice going, Brad. All those promising picks? All that faith you’ve given the Lions faithful that you might know what you’re doing?

Gone.

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