", "There's always hope. All rights reserved. Mike Williams. Allen, who suffered a hamstring injury in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders, has yet to return to full strength. We have to prepare at a high level so that we can go play at a high level. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [21][22], Williams participated in rookie minicamp, but missed organized team activities and was expected to miss the start of training camp due to a mild herniated disc in his lower back. He finished with 20 receptions for 316 yards and three touchdowns. In honor of Mike Williams' birthday, take a look through some of his best moments through Week 4. I will absolutely pronounce it "Erb" and not "Herb". Take a look at top quotes from the trio's press conferences after Wednesday's practice. The Chargers will take on the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at 1:05pm at State Farm Stadium. A global audience of more than 56 million watched the Kansas City Chiefs record a 38-35 victory over Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, a 7% increase over 2022 as international interest in the NFL continues to rise. On the sixth episode of ALL IN Season 2, go all-access on the LA Chargers' gritty 2022 season as they power through a slew of injuries to a 5-3 record and the mentality Head Coach Brandon Staley has instilled in his team. But I feel like me and Justin have a great connection. "Some days it's good, then it's bad, then back to good, then bad again. But yeah, it's been a lot of going back and forth. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has a small, nonsurgical fracture in his back that is expected to sideline him two to three weeks, sources told ESPN's Lindsey Thiry on Friday. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) before an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Denver. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Touchdown Wire released its list of the 101 greatest NFL nicknames and several former Bolts appeared on it. He was limited to 13 games played this past season, with some being less than full health. . Ansley details what it was like having Derwin James play multiple positions while calling defensive plays, how Asante Samuel Jr. can grow in year two, & more. In partnership with the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund, Inglewood Unified School District, and Brotherhood Crusade, SoFi celebrated the graduation of 14 young scholars from the Bolt Academy program. Jan 8, 2023 at 5:55 pm ET 1 min read. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Do Not Sell My Personal Information. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. "Every position has All-Pro, Super Bowl, superstar talent. Not only was Williams great on the field but he actually stayed on the field as well. The Chargers will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday at 5:15pm at TIAA Bank Stadium for the AFC Wild Card Game. It's been pretty good so far. Quarterback Philip Rivers maintained a 145.2 passer rating when targeting Williams onin-breaking routes, which was the highest mark among QB to WR tandems last year. Opposite Williams is Keenan Allen, who has earned an 88.0-plus offensive grade in each of the last three seasons. Do you feel you have something to prove with how you're playing this year? Wilhoite details how the scheme and White's physicality were the perfect match, why he's encouraged about Kenneth Murray moving forward, and more. While an initial X-ray and MRI came back. I don't know, I feel like I'm a lot more excited this year. In Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, Williams recorded five catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns during the 3027 overtime loss. That accounts for just 7.1% of the team's 608 offensive snaps this season, per NFL Research. The Bolts will take on the Miami Dolphins for prime time clash on Sunday Night Football. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Mike Williams: I'm the X-receiver.It's been pretty good and it's kind of similar to what Michael Thomas ran in the Saints' offense; see a lot of balls, run a lot of slants. The rookie safety shares why he feels the Chargers are the 'perfect team' for him, his track background, the debate between Whataburger and In-N-Out, and more. I want to play, so if that's what it takes then that's what it takes.". The best NFL free agency destination for soon-to-be former Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki is the Chargers. That'd keep him out barring a Super. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed wide receiver Michael Bandy to the active roster from the team's practice squad and placed running back Joshua Kelley on Reserve/Injured. Top photos of Chargers first-round pickMike Williams in action at Clemson. At this juncture of his career, we should finally conclude that Mike Williams cannot play a full season of games healthy. ", "It was just a tough and rugged game. Or write about sports? A sophomore standout; a breakout receiving threat; a red-zoneweapon the running list of nicknames is not lacking for, following his spectacular 2018 campaign. If Williams can maintain a similar upward trend in 2019, the Chargers' offense will be once again in the upper echelon of the NFL. But things went south with 2:43 in the second quarter when wide receiver Mike Williams injured his back on the Chargers' fifth offensive series. [8], In 2015, in the first game of the season against the Wofford Terriers, Williams fractured a bone in his neck after colliding with the goal post just as he was catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Deshaun Watson on his team's first offensive series of the game. Mike Williams Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com Mike Williams Mike Williams Position: WR 6-4 , 218lb (193cm, 98kg) Team: Los Angeles Chargers More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 81 SUMMARY 2022 Career G 13 85 AV 7 39 Rec 63 290 Yds 895 4557 Y/R 14.2 15.7 TD 4 30 FantPt 113.5 648.8 All rights reserved. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. By Hayley Elwood Oct 07, 2021 Few players have had a hotter start to the 2021 season than Mike Williams. Williams: We kind of talked.He said the "X" is gonna see a lot of balls in this offense and I told him I was looking forward to it.Obviously, hearing it doesn't really do much!But seeing it through the first few games, I'm feeling it right now.He stuck to his word and we've got a lot more to build on for the rest of the season. Using my body, running slants, being a big, physical receiver in the boundary. Instead of having a healthy group of wide receivers for their wild-card matchup against the Jaguars, the Chargers will instead have to adapt without Williams, his 895 receiving yards and his four touchdowns. Just playing fast and physical. Wide receiver Mike Williams talks to the media about upcoming primetime matchup, returning from injury and his expectations for Sunday Night Football. Get an inside look into what makes Khalil Mack one of the greatest EDGE rushers in the NFL on the latest episode of All In Season 2, out now. See who wins the matchup between the two Chargers rookies. The second-year player earned an 81.8 grade which tied for 16th among qualifying receivers, and he ranked ahead ofnotable players such as Stefon Diggs and Antonio Brown. Here's more from Williams on his play in 2021, if he feels he has something to prove, freestyling with Justin Herbert, and more. I think what's impressive to me is you missed time during camp and like you said, you guys talked about it but you didn't know what it was gonna be like until you got on the field. 3 role behind Allen, Williams. On the seventh episode of ALL IN Season 2, learn about Khalil Mack's journey to the Chargers and his fight to prove his doubters wrong as the veteran edge rusher holds down the Bolts defense after Joey Bosa is sidelined with a groin injury. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. In Week 16 against the Denver Broncos, Williams recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Drew Lock on a Hail-Mary attempt with no time left in the game to secure a 1916 win for the Chargers. Pair the explosive duo with the return of a healthy Hunter Henry and Rivers will have not have a lack of weapons in his arsenal. How good has your role in this offense been this season? [39], On March 8, 2022, Williams signed a three-year, $60 million contract extension with the Chargers.[40]. The Chargers are signing Williams to a three-year, $60 million contract, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday. Any GM with his job on the hot seat will aim to connect on a draft pick(s) who provides immediate production, no different than fantasy managers looking to hit big within the later rounds of drafts. Quarterback. On this episode of Film Room, hosts Chris Hayre and Daniel Jeremiah break down game film of wide receiver Mike Williams and his ability to stretch the field on the defense. Williams' specialty in 2018 was the in-breaking route. In Week 13 against the Denver Broncos, Williams caught five passes for 117 yards in the 2320 loss. Nearly 150 local Girl Scouts came together for a day of flag football skills and fundamentals on the Bolts' training camp fields at Jack Hammett Sports Complex. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The Chargers didn't have Mike Williams in practice this week, but the team remains hopeful to have him Saturday night in Jacksonville. He led the team with 895 yards receiving and an average of 14.2 yards per catch during the regular season. The biggest LA Chargers free agent this offseason is undoubtedly wide receiver Mike Williams. 6' 4", 218 lbs. A sophomore standout; a breakout receiving threat; a red-zoneweapon the running list of nicknames is not lacking for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams following his spectacular 2018 campaign. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Draft: Los Angeles Chargers in the 1st round (7th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. October 4,1994 We caught up with the Chargers Director of Player Personnel ahead of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, We caught up with the Bolts safety on Radio Row at Super Bowl LVII, "Let's build on all the great things that Justin Herbert has. These NFL Pros have two simple choices: tell the truth or suffer the wrath of the Last Dab. This service is intended for adult audiences. Their chances are expected to increase to 83% with a win but would fall to 50% with a . "I feel like everybody kind of already know, everybody kind of already know what it is with us," Williams said. PFR HOF Monitor: 15.28 (344th among WR, average HOF WR is 103.63). Wide receiver Mike Williams meets with the media to discuss returning to the practice field on Wednesday for the first time since his injury in Week 7. The veteran wide receiver was listed as questionable. Episode 8 of All IN is out now. Wide receiver Mike Williams' 10-yard TD catch involves elite toe-tap placement in the end zone. 30. Williams attended Lake Marion High School & Technology Center in Santee, South Carolina, where he played on the football team. Quarterback Justin Herbert's 35-yard frozen rope to wide receiver Mike Williams gets Bolts in field goal range. Williams saw 64 regular-season targets in 2018, 41 more than the previous season. Justin Herbert just wants his nickname to be "Herb" according to @Chargers. Wide receiver Mike Williams absolutely Mosses Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard for a 23-yard sideline catch. This was Williams' first game with at least 100 receiving yards of the season. It took everybody in Powder Blue to win it. He played college football at Clemson, and was drafted by the Chargers seventh overall in the 2017 NFL Draft . In 2021, he appeared in 16 games and caught 76 passes for . Follow the Chargers' resilient journey through the adversity of their 2022 season so far on the latest episode of All In Season 2, out now. The team cannot afford to simply let Williams walk without properly replacing him. What youre trying to do is set a standard for your program about how you do things, and thats what I believe in. I think that it's been on display through six games so far. Born: [23] On July 30, 2017, it was announced by head coach Anthony Lynn that Williams was expected to miss the entire training camp due to his back injury. Features: See who wins the matchup between these two LA Chargers playmakers. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams takes a sidearm sling from quarterback Justin Herbert for a 18-yard catch and run. 2023 Chargers Football Company, LLC. LA Chargers wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams take on the second Chargers Edition of the Hot Ones special, Truth or Dab. ", Palmer, Guyton among candidates for No. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 2:32PM. With health on his side and a full year of NFL experience under his belt, Williams took some massive strides in 2018. The wide receiver has been on a tear and is currently tied for second amongst all receivers in touchdowns. DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only, and there is no gambling offered on this site. We just have to get him [Allen] back in the grove of things. 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