PFF has Trent Williams ranked as the 28th best player in the league

[justice98]

I don't think he ever looked "massively out of his depth".

[fordranger76]

You're in a tough position trying to actually grade the players without knowing what protection they're in. What's the set amount of time? It is more for a 7 step drop than a 5 step drop? What about a 1 step drop that the quarterback decides not to throw? Those are the things you can't possibly see.

If a corner comes running up it's not necessarily the back helping out. It's dependent on protection call. Some teams will kick that tackle out and the guard to the original defensive end if there is a 1-tech defender to that side. Some teams will keep the big on big principles and have the back pick up the blitzer. It all depends on protections. 3x3? 2x3? JET? Tons of variations to be had.

I see what you are saying I really do and I am not trying to start an argument at all. I am just a fan and I conceded to that. My question is do the folks on PFF have intimate knowledge on what the play is that the Shanahans are calling? Do they know the specific blocking assignments? If they do well then I concede what I have said.

[KDawg]

I see what you are saying I really do and I am not trying to start an argument at all. I am just a fan and I conceded to that. My question is do the folks on PFF have intimate knowledge on what the play is that the Shanahans are calling? Do they know the specific blocking assignments? If they do well then I concede what I have said.

I doubt they do, either.

[fordranger76]

I doubt they do, either.

Touche' sir haha. I think we can all agree that Trent has done a great job period.

[mi6]

Trent has progressed this year, and I am glad he is getting recognized for his contributions.

However, lets not get carried away. He is no Jim Lachey, or Chris Samuels. With continued hard work in time he might get there.

[martytheman]

I have been one of TW's biggest critics here, but he has proven me wrong this year, he has been beastly and completely stones pass rushers on his side consistently.
Even when he makes a mistake he recovers well, and there are quite a few notable examples of him playing 100% to the whistle this year.

I'm happy to eat some crow on this one, can't ask for much more from the guy.