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

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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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I tend to agree. I appreciate the knowledge, experience, and extreme effort of a guy like Josh Williams, but at the same time you have to get your best players on the field on the majority of your plays.

That block he did on that Florida lineman last year was awesome.

He’s a diminutive guy who’s had a significant history of injuries and one that should be on a pitch count for the season.

I think 3rd down back makes a ton of sense. Great blocker and seasoned vet who can diagnose the more exotic blitzes. And he’s best as a runner when it comes to clawing out additional yardage after contact, so he’s a great draw or screen candidate on 3rd down situations. His height also makes him harder to find on obvious passing down and can be an advantage.

I would use Jackson more on early downs and goal to go.

Josh Williams is a winner. He does everything well and doesn't go down easy. And he has been big in big games for us. He's smart and you can tell he puts in the work. I think the more we use him, the better. I'd like to see us throw to him out of the backfield.

Pass blocking, short game, 3rd down. Jackson is more of that 1st down/goal line back.

To spare Kaleb. Otherwise let Kaleb Cook

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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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This is just a ridiculous statement. Other than a handful of Preferred Walk Ons and Special Teams Kickers, Punters and Long Snappers, the majority of Walk-Ons are guys who played in HS and won’t get on a College roster outside of D2, 3, or NAIA. If you are that kind of player and would rather be part of a big-time program than play for a handful of people at a small school, then being a Walk-On is the only option.

With that in mind, your statement about Josh Williams having “Walk-On Talent” just doesn’t hold water. He’s been an SEC starter for a full 10-win season. While he may not be a star, he’s about as compete a RB as you will find and he absolutely earned his playing time here. Are you going to tell me he couldn’t show up to several other smaller P5 programs and a majority of G5 programs and start day one? That’s not “Walk-On Talent” man

Yes, Kaleb Jackson is more physically gifted and will probably take the starting role this season. There’s nothing wrong with that. But John Emery undoubtedly also has more physical talent than Williams. Would you have trusted him to start over Williams last year? The staff obviously didn’t for a reason.

Show some football IQ and qualify your remarks. Williams is talented enough to be a a P5 reserve or G5 starter, but has some limitations. That’s a truthful statement. But he’s cancelled those limitations out by learning the game and scheme inside and out and becoming a smart and versatile back. He’s beaten out more talented players for reps because he doesn’t make mistakes and can do anything out of the backfield.

For comparison, would you say Jacob Hester was a Walk-On Talent? He was a 2 star/low 3 star recruit coming out of HS. Like Williams, Hester earned reps over guys who were undoubtedly more physically gifted. Would you have demoted Hester in 2007?

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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.

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It’s a huge leap of faith to assume that Kaleb Jackson is ready for pass protection responsibilities.

If he’s not, Josh Williams is probably on the field 50% of the time. That’s reality.

As long as Josh Williams remains healthy, he will continue to be the starter until KJ proves that he can consistently protect the QB as well as Williams does .

Simple. He's the change of pace guy. He's actually a pretty powerful guy for his size. He trucked the shite out of a Bama LB just before Mason Taylor's TD in the 4th quarter.