Though the transformation hasn't been quite as dramatic as Jared Fogle of Subway infamy, Redskins offensive lineman Mike Williams has lost nearly 100 pounds.
He started at 450. A source with knowledge of the situation tells us that Williams currently bends the springs to 354.
His goal? 345 pounds by the time training camp opens.
A far more impressive feat would be for the fourth overall pick in the 2002 draft, a relatively rare first-round bust at the tackle position, to make the final 53-man roster after two full years out of football.
Nine pounds to go for Mike Williams
Posted by Mike Florio on July 18, 2009 6:29 AM ET
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Travel day for Florio?
Vacations over, back to work.
Rare tackle first round bust, such as Robert Gallery and and Tony Mandarich (Ouch: Aikman ... Mandarich ... Barry Sanders (3), Derrick Thomas (4), Deion Sanders (5).
Like many graduates of the U of Texas, Williams was just too lazy to earn his huge contract as the overall No. 4 draft pick. It seems that the great majority of first round draft choices from the U of Texas end up being busts and just a few ever survive in the NFL. After essentially robbing Buffalo of the No. 4 draft pick and the money that went along with it, I hope Williams fails in his current attempt to make the Redskins roster.
Even if he doesn't make the 53 man roster at least he is a lot healthier than he was when he started. He's going to make the roster though.
Maybe he could offer some tips to Pat and Kevin.
"Like many graduates of the U of Texas, Williams was just too lazy to earn his huge contract as the overall No. 4 draft pick."
We have one of those guys named Michael Huff.
How do you let yourself get to 450... I'd be on a diet before I got to 450. I mean, gaining and losing 100 lbs is not a joke.
Good job Mike, you can do it!
John Lynch = destined for Canton? By what measure?
nice job mike... hopefully you make the roster but if not losing that kind of weight is amazing in itself