When the Falcons selected cornerback Jimmy Williams in the second round of the 2006 draft (37th overall), team owner Arthur Blank boasted about his growing collection of former Virginia Tech players. “Now, we’re looking at five players on...

The Falcons waived their top pick in the 2006 Draft today, defensive back Jimmy Williams, after he was reportedly overweight in the offseason. The 37th overall pick is the highest-drafted player from that draft to be cut.

Filed under: Falcons , Atlanta The Atlanta Falcons announced today that they have released cornerback Jimmy Williams , their 2006 second-round draft pick. The release doesn't come as a surprise, considering that Williams never played up to...

I don't have a lot to say that hasn't been said already. Jimmy Williams went from promising cornerback to promising safety to promising player for another team. This coaching staff hasn't been shy about getting rid of guys who don't buy into the...