Joe Williams - RB, Utah | Page 5 | 49ers Webzone Forum

Apr 29, 2017 at 10:22 AM

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New 49ers RB Joe Williams shared the heartbreaking story of losing his sister, how that loss caused him to walk away from football and how he now looks to his sister for motivation. He has a tattoo that reads "My Sister's keeper" on his arm and he plans to add a picture of her to that soon. "She was everything," Williams said. "She is everything."

Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff Writer

Apr 29, 2017 at 10:24 AM

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cbssportline rated this pick an F

Apr 29, 2017 at 10:26 AM

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Joe Williams stepped away from football earlier this year while dealing the death of his sister a decade ago. He said she died in his arms.
— Chris Biderman (@ChrisBiderman) April 29, 2017

[ Edited by NorthBay49er on Apr 29, 2017 at 10:26 AM ]

Apr 29, 2017 at 10:26 AM

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This guy is a playmaker. I love his speed and quickness. When he sees an opening he's gone. Watching the game vs UCLA live was awesome. Takk played really well, and Joe ran all over them.

Really looked like he was enjoying football again here:

Apr 29, 2017 at 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by Dino:
What? How many RBs do we need? Hyde, Harris, Hightower, Bibbs and now Williams

One, Hyde can't stay healthy. Two, more RBs = more running plays to keep Hoyer from throwing the ball.

Apr 29, 2017 at 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by NorthBay49er:
Joe Williams stepped away from football earlier this year while dealing the death of his sister a decade ago. He said she died in his arms.
— Chris Biderman (@ChrisBiderman) April 29, 2017

Didn't know that last part. He seems like he's moved forward and on to the future though, so I'm excited to see how he does

Apr 29, 2017 at 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by NorthBay49er:

Joe Williams stepped away from football earlier this year while dealing the death of his sister a decade ago. He said she died in his arms.
— Chris Biderman (@ChrisBiderman) April 29, 2017

Wow, I did not know this.

Apr 29, 2017 at 10:31 AM

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I really wanted Jamaal Williams.....

But Joe Williams is pretty good too. Just not as exciting as Kamara, Perine or Jamaal, the guys I really wanted.

Apr 29, 2017 at 10:31 AM

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Man, is this guy FAST

Apr 29, 2017 at 10:31 AM

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I heard somewhere he took time off because he got addicted to painkillers. Once he was past that he rejoined the team.

Apr 29, 2017 at 10:32 AM

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A thief and a quitter. I really hope they did their homework with this guy. They must think really highly of him to draft him in the 4th with other prospects that could contribute in other positions.

Apr 29, 2017 at 10:35 AM

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