NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock feels Penn State WR Derrick Williams has a chance to be a better player in the pros than in college.
Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune talked to Mayock, who felt Williams would be an ideal fit for Da Bears:
Trading for a star receiver such as Anquan Boldin might be unrealistic for the Bears. If the draft route is the best option, analyst Mike Mayock of the NFL Network has an idea of a player the Bears should target as a big-play receiver.
“The guy who sounds like that type of player is Derek Williams from Penn State,’’ Mayock said. “He’s probably a second-round player. He also has kick and punt return capabilities. He’s got very good speed. He probably has more athletic ability than his production at Penn State would show.’’
As dangerous as Devin Hester is on returns it became clear he was their best receiver last season, and risking his health on punts and kick returns may not be worth it anymore. Williams could come in immediately and fill that role. Whether he’ll ever be more than that I’m not quite sold on.