Williams in program but is not changing his ways

Redskins tackle Trent Williams raised some eyebrows yesterday when he said that he did not intend to make any changes to his lifestyle in the wake of last year’s four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.

When asked about changing his ways, Williams said that he did not plan to do so.

“We’re dealing with the program,” he said. “They take certain amount of measures to make sure it doesn’t occur again. But not really.”

Given another chance to say he was going to alter his lifestyle to help ensure that the “measures” will be effective, he simply replied, “Nah.”

Williams’ responses have left some feeling less than confident that he will be able to avoid testing positive again. Such a result would lead to a one-year suspension for the Redskins’ starting left tackle.

On the one hand, it would be nice if Williams stayed home and watched TV and played video games every night. But it just isn’t realistic to expect any 23-year-old man to do that, especially one who happens to be a millionaire. Since he is going to go out at night all the team can do is hope that the program works and that Williams is able to make good decisions.

Williams’ future, and, to an extent, that of the franchise, rests on his ability to do so.

 

Comments

[BeltwayBoy]

I agree this is no good and the team needs to be worried about this knucklehead screwing up again! I can't believe he'd be this dumb or arrogant enough to make these comments. Especially when he was given multiple chances to correct himself, but wouldn't budge from his comments. I can't believe this!

[D]

I can't believe that "Silver Back"(great nic name) would be "sooooo" stupid that when he is given a chance to lie about his life style change he still laughs in the NFL a says "Hell NO, I ain't changing my ways". If Bruce Allen was smart (and not a figure head) he would try to trade him while he has some market value. He had three chances to clean up his act. I can't believe that he screw around with ($ 10,mil plus) just to hit the CHRONIC. He is a big "KID".