Mike Williams and Leon Washington have converged on the same spot this year, Seahawks teammates who are candidates to be named the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year. "They've overcome the odds," Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said. "Resurfaced, maybe, when a lot of people might have counted them out. In that, it's a statement for both guys about how tough they are, how determined they are to push to the limits and show who they are." But that's where the parallels end, and not just because Washington is a 5-foot-8 running back and Williams a 6-5 receiver, but they've taken very different paths to reach this point, Washington coming back from injury while Williams addressed his work ethic, and when Williams is asked about the award, he offered directions to the other side of the locker room, where Washington would be. "Let me direct you," he said. Washington suffered a compound fracture of his leg last year while playing for the Jets, and it was an injury so serious some thought he would not play football again. The Jets traded Washington to move up in the draft order from the seventh to the fifth round. "Leon is one of the top guys in the league at what he does," Williams said. "He came back from something." That's the difference in Williams' mind, Washington has reestablished himself and Williams is not reclaiming a starring role in the NFL; he's claiming it for the first time after spending the past two years out of the league. "If you can really put your finger on something that I came back from, maybe it's Comeback Couch Player of the Year," he said. Source: Seattle Times
It makes my stomach turn.. But I agree with this. Vick has done such a good job he definitely deserves it.
Vick? I don't think a comeback from stupidity should be a reason for getting the award. I think it's matured him in the way of what it takes to be a QB & raises him in the MVP vote by his outstanding play but not a comeback award. Same with Williams. Props tho in that he's got his head on straight in that he referenced Washington in deserving to be considered...
I really respect Mike Williams for saying what he did. He seems to have a good head on his shoulders and is really trying to turn his career around. I have alot of respect for him.
