Saints are signing RB Jonathan Williams off the #Broncos practice squad

Seems like a great signing.

I'm guessing for running scout teams for practice, or wonder if he's a special team guy?

Isn't Victor already on our PS?

Why not try out other teams' stashed players

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Isn't Victor already on our PS?

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Nope. We didn't have a RB on our PS.

Pretty sure Lasco was the only RB on our PS all year.

Joel Thomas wanted this guy, recruited him and coached him at Arkansas.

According to his draft profile

A 5th round pick in 2016

5'11 220lbs
4.59 40
4.29 short shuttle
6.97 3 cone

Strengths

Loose hips and quick feet are his calling card. Crafty with outstanding lateral movement to side­step tacklers in the backfield, in the hole and on the second level. Light feet allow for immediate actions and reactions when needed. Forced 44 missed tackles in 2014. Has excellent instincts. Great feel through the hole maintaining distance from tacklers and finds the best running lane possible most of the time. Limited tread ­wear with just 406 carries at Arkansas. Sets up his blocks well and runs with good balance through contact and an ability to run through arm tackles. Played in physical running game and will finish runs stronger than most slashing backs. Dependable in short yardage with the fortitude for short yardage situations. Three-down running back with soft hands out of the backfield. Willing to do his part in pass protection.

Weaknesses

Needs to play with consistent burst and decisiveness. Spoiled between massive Arkansas offensive line that blew open gaping lanes that he won't see in the pros. Against Georgia (2014), made bad decisions to break inside runs outside because lanes were tighter than usual. At times, got too cute in the hole rather than planting and bursting upfield. Thin calves. Could use a little more thickness in his legs. Missed entire 2015 season after surgery to repair a left foot injury in August. Must get better at protecting football at point of impact. Lost five fumbles in 2014.

NFL Comparison
T.J. Yeldon

Bottom Line

Has enough size, heart and talent to be a three-down running back, but was a proven commodity as a fresh runner in a committee approach at Arkansas. Williams is one of the more creative runners in tight quarters that you will find in this draft, but teams won't have to sacrifice too much toughness in order to take advantage of his slashing style. Williams' physicals at the combine will be huge since teams are justifiably concerned when the long term health of running backs who sustain foot injuries.

Well he is no Keiland Williams that is for sure

Because Victor was just okay in the preseason and doesn't play special teams. Plus he's small.

He runs hard and did well against backups, but he was far from blowing things away like PT, Ivory, and KRob did in the preseason. Those guys owned the backups. Victor just held his own.

We have Edmunds for ST and honestly not many backs would take Lasco's role on ST as he was more like what a LB would be on ST.

We really needed an extra runner in case of the unspeakable/to help close out games because despite busting the big one Edmunds was not looking too hot as a runner prior.

Good player- fans in Buffalo justified that it must have been special teams that last his spot because he was clearly their second best runner. Had a dui arrest his first offseason. So maybe it was character

Frankly, Beane/McDermott have been slashing through anyone Whaley picked at alarming speed so it wouldn’t be shocking if it was as simple as keeping their guys