New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report

papz · 10-03-2013, 07:13 PM

The New Orleans Saints have signed former CFL wide receiver/kick returner Chris Williams, according to a report by the Canadian Press on Thursday.

The signing comes on day after Williams, 25, reached an agreement with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to allow him to pursue opportunities in free agency.

Last season, he caught 83 passes for 1,298 yards and 11 touchdowns, while leading the CFL in punt returns with 78 returns for 1,117 yards

New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report | NOLA.com

Interesting numbers.

dueceloose · 10-03-2013, 07:25 PM

CFL Williams 119-Yard Missed FG Return TD - Week 3 2012 - YouTube

Doubt the use at wr but maybe kr .. He's got a few nice vids from cfl.

alleycat_126 · 10-03-2013, 07:36 PM

Can we trade them our CFL RUNNING BACK!!!!!
We don't need anything in return

Rugby Saint II · 10-03-2013, 07:39 PM

This makes no sense to me. I'm so uninformed.

dueceloose · 10-03-2013, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

This makes no sense to me. I'm so uninformed.

As long as Payton knows what he's doing thats all that matters. Wish they would've addressed the OL but owell.

SmashMouth · 10-03-2013, 07:41 PM

Someone is hurt or about to get cut...

WhoDat!656 · 10-03-2013, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Someone is hurt or about to get cut...

Andy Tanner is safe!

dueceloose · 10-03-2013, 09:22 PM

Moore maybe hurt but we have Toon and Tanner.. Or maybe to prevent more sproles fumbles.

RockyMountainSaint · 10-03-2013, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by dueceloose

Or maybe to prevent more sproles fumbles.

I hope you were joking.

Would it be the single fumble he has this year?

Or is it the zero he had in '12?

Maybe it's the zero he had in '11.

Clarke · 10-03-2013, 11:18 PM

As a Canadian and an avid CFL fan, I can tell you that this guy has some serious talent. I agree with most of your assessments that he'll be used primarily as a returner here, but could see him getting some offensive snaps eventually. Had a bit of an attitude problem up north (thought he was too good for the league), so hopefully that doesn't end up being a problem here.

10-03-2013, 07:13 PM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,772	New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report The New Orleans Saints have signed former CFL wide receiver/kick returner Chris Williams, according to a report by the Canadian Press on Thursday. The signing comes on day after Williams, 25, reached an agreement with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to allow him to pursue opportunities in free agency. Last season, he caught 83 passes for 1,298 yards and 11 touchdowns, while leading the CFL in punt returns with 78 returns for 1,117 yards New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report \| NOLA.com Interesting numbers.

10-03-2013, 07:36 PM	#3
alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report Can we trade them our CFL RUNNING BACK!!!!! We don't need anything in return

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,121	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report This makes no sense to me. I'm so uninformed.

10-03-2013, 07:42 PM	#5
dueceloose 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 957	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II This makes no sense to me. I'm so uninformed. As long as Payton knows what he's doing thats all that matters. Wish they would've addressed the OL but owell.
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10-03-2013, 07:41 PM	#6
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,513 Blog Entries: 29	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report Someone is hurt or about to get cut... RockyMountainSaint likes this.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,086	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report Originally Posted by SmashMouth Someone is hurt or about to get cut... Andy Tanner is safe!

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dueceloose 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 957	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report Moore maybe hurt but we have Toon and Tanner.. Or maybe to prevent more sproles fumbles.
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10-03-2013, 10:37 PM	#9
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report Originally Posted by dueceloose Or maybe to prevent more sproles fumbles. I hope you were joking. Would it be the single fumble he has this year? Or is it the zero he had in '12? Maybe it's the zero he had in '11. Joker, saintsfan403 and MarchingOn like this.

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Clarke Rookie Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 21	Re: New Orleans Saints sign former CFL player Chris Williams: report As a Canadian and an avid CFL fan, I can tell you that this guy has some serious talent. I agree with most of your assessments that he'll be used primarily as a returner here, but could see him getting some offensive snaps eventually. Had a bit of an attitude problem up north (thought he was too good for the league), so hopefully that doesn't end up being a problem here. papz and hagan714 like this.
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