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Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on August 15, 2010 9:22 AM ET
While one Matt Millen draft pick went down to injury Saturday, perhaps Millen's most embarrassing selection in Detroit took a big step in his surprising comeback to the NFL.
Taking advantage of a terrible tackling attempt by Titans cornerback Ryan Mouton, Seahawks receiver Mike Williams turned inside on a short pass and raced 51 yards for a touchdown.
The score was oddly routine, but it showed off Williams' improved conditioning. Can anyone imagine him running that far without being caught a few years back?
The play also highlighted a nice night by Seahawks backup quarterback Charlie Whitehurst, who changed the play to Williams via hand signal before the snap. Whitehurst completed 14-of-22 passes for 214 yards, two touchdowns, and one pick against the Titans reserves. The interception came on a throw to Williams where the two crossed signals.
Matt Hasselbeck, meanwhile, struggled mightily against the Titans starters, largely done in by poor protection. (We remain a long, long way from any quarterback controversy.)
Still, Saturday should have gone a long way towards solidifying Whitehurst's No. 2 spot on the depth chart. At this point, we'd be very surprised if Williams doesn't make the Seahawks roster.
While one Matt Millen draft pick went down to injury Saturday, perhaps Millen's most embarrassing selection in Detroit took a big step in his surprising comeback to the NFL.
Taking advantage of a terrible tackling attempt by Titans cornerback Ryan Mouton, Seahawks receiver Mike Williams turned inside on a short pass and raced 51 yards for a touchdown.
The score was oddly routine, but it showed off Williams' improved conditioning. Can anyone imagine him running that far without being caught a few years back?
The play also highlighted a nice night by Seahawks backup quarterback Charlie Whitehurst, who changed the play to Williams via hand signal before the snap. Whitehurst completed 14-of-22 passes for 214 yards, two touchdowns, and one pick against the Titans reserves. The interception came on a throw to Williams where the two crossed signals.
Matt Hasselbeck, meanwhile, struggled mightily against the Titans starters, largely done in by poor protection. (We remain a long, long way from any quarterback controversy.)
Still, Saturday should have gone a long way towards solidifying Whitehurst's No. 2 spot on the depth chart. At this point, we'd be very surprised if Williams doesn't make the Seahawks roster.