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What is the best way to utilize Josh Williams this season in your opinion?

Posted on 8/9/24 at 3:01 pm
Posted by cbree88
South Louisiana
Member since Feb 2010
9521 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 3:01 pm
If Kaleb Jackson is becoming our next Leonard Fournette then he will probably get the lion’s share of the carries this year at RB. That means Josh Williams will get fewer carries. While physically limited, Josh seems to be the ultimate walk-on. He’s a great teammate, he always gives it his all, he’s willing to pass block, and he’s probably willing to do anything you need him to.

Could he be used a lot on kickoff coverage this year?

Will he only be used to give Kaleb Jasckon a breather?

Will he be used in creative packages and take direct snaps at QB occasionally?

Will he be used as a fullback?

Will he be used as an H-Back and switch between fullback and tight end? I could see him catching passes over the middle and also throwing some nasty blocks on LBs and DBs if he takes a few snaps at TE each game.

He’s a good player and very unselfish. I think we need to find ways to still get him on the field. He’ll do the dirty work.
This post was edited on 8/9/24 at 3:11 pm
Posted by WhoGeaux
Member since Apr 2011
5321 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 3:05 pm to
When you run hurry up he's the guy.
Posted by ATLTiger
#TreyBiletnikoffs
Member since Sep 2003
45948 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 3:17 pm to
RB1b/ 3rd down back

He’s not big enough for TE/HBack or FB, but we could do some interesting things with a split back look at times IMO
Posted by tlsu15
Capital of Texas
Member since Aug 2011
10427 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 3:20 pm to
Towel waver /s
This post was edited on 8/9/24 at 3:22 pm
Posted by tigersbh
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2005
12400 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 3:29 pm to
He can run, catch, and block, so I would say third down back.
Posted by Screaming Viking
Member since Jul 2013
5580 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 3:33 pm to
He is another coach on the field.

He is a tough kid that knows the offense…running and passing. Thus he will play the majority of the USC game. He has earned the trust of the coaches.
Posted by PP7 for heisman
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2011
8715 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 3:44 pm to
quote:

He can run, catch, and block, so I would say third down back.

Ideally Durham learns how to block because he'd be the perfect 3rd down back.
Posted by Lsuhoohoo
Member since Sep 2007
101842 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 3:54 pm to
He'll have a role. He's an excellent blocker, good pass catcher out of the back field, pretty good in short yardage. I'm glad to have him back


Posted by Datbayoubengal
Port City
Member since Sep 2009
28816 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 3:54 pm to
3rd down back and he will be in on all obvious passing plays.
Posted by TigahTX
Member since Apr 2022
2517 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 4:08 pm to
Passing downs mainly. Think Durham will take a lot of his carries away as the season progresses
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
33826 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 4:24 pm to
The staff trusts him probably more than any other player on the team. Jackson will get several touches in every game, but Williams will be on the field more. At least to start the season, he’ll get at least 10+ traditional carries. He’ll be on the field for just about every obvious passing down.

Now Jackson may become a force that is simply too good to leave off the field similar to what Jeremy Hill did in the South Carolina game halfway through the season. But to start, this is Williams’s show
Posted by ForeverEllisHugh
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
16120 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 4:35 pm to
I think he’s being overlooked because of the shiny new toys, but he’s our most dependable back.

As I like to call him, Mocha Hester
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
287794 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 4:35 pm to
Passing situations
3rd down
Goaline/ short yardage
Posted by Screaming Viking
Member since Jul 2013
5580 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 4:57 pm to
quote:

Ideally Durham learns how to block because he'd be the perfect 3rd down back.


Agreed, but generally speaking, pass protection is the last thing learned.
Posted by wildtigercat93
Member since Jul 2011
115521 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 5:01 pm to
If we’re in obvious passing situations, it’s going to be Williams. Williams will be a big part of the offense

Durham I could see the staff working in a lot more of the 2 back looks we showed against FSU early on in the opening game to get him in the game without giving up Williams blocking and tough running

I would imagine Williams will be the back for when we go HUNH as well, which is very often.
Posted by LSUGlory16
Mville
Member since Jun 2014
1165 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 6:01 pm to
Just keep him healthy. I’d use him about 33% of the plays, mostly passing.
Posted by saturncube21
Member since Nov 2015
10622 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 7:42 pm to
Right up their arse
Posted by The LGBM
Member since Jul 2017
771 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 9:19 pm to
I like him in the H-back role/concept. Good blocker and can be a good pass outlet or even a primaty target in a misdirection type play.
Posted by misey94
Member since Jan 2007
32404 posts
Posted on 8/9/24 at 10:46 pm to
He will get reps through a game, especially in 3rd down and passing situations because of his experience and leadership.

Late in games, I can see him getting a few more reps to help salt away games. We all know he runs tough as hell for his size. After our OL and Kaleb lean on a defense all game, let him get out there with fresh legs late and help slam the door.
Posted by OU812
Michigan
Member since Apr 2004
13500 posts
Posted on 8/10/24 at 5:15 am to
As.much as he has given he still has the talent of a walk-on. IMO with his experience he should only see the field as a receiver and blocker on obvious passing downs, because of his experience.
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