Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is coming off of a breakout 2018 campaign in which he played all 16 games and hauled in 43 receptions for 664 yards and 10 touchdowns, but he is expecting even bigger things this coming season:
“Well, this is my third year going into the offense,” said Williams, according to Ricky Henne of the Chargers' official team website. “I’m a lot more confident coming out here and playing. My role is going to expand with Tyrell (Williams) leaving (to the Raiders). I’m looking forward to that. I’m ready to make some plays this upcoming season.”
Williams is absolutely right in saying that Tyrell's departure will benefit him in terms of his targets, as Tyrell was neck-and-neck with Mike this past season, catching 41 passes for 653 yards and five scores.
“We lost a big weapon in Tyrell (so) a lot of people in the room have to step up,” said Williams. “I feel like me being the player that I am, I feel like I can do that… I feel like the role is going to change. I feel I’m going to get a lot more opportunities than I did last year. A lot more balls coming my way. I’m looking forward to it.”
The 24-year-old, who played his collegiate football at Clemson University, was originally selected by Los Angeles with the seventh overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft.
He had a disappointing rookie campaign, as he appeared in just 10 games and snared 11 balls for 95 yards, but now, Williams may be ready to ascend the ranks among wide receivers around the league.
The Chargers went 12-4 in 2018.
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