When the Ravens spent the 78th overall pick on edge rusher Tim Williams, the hope was he would become a devastating pass rusher and terrorize quarterbacks from day one. The former University of Alabama Crimson Tide member was largely unsuccessful his rookie season, notching just six tackles in eight games played.
After many, including yours truly, had invested such high hopes into the then-23-year old, it felt that we needed to take a step back and lower those expectations. With a great depth at the pass rushing position headed into 2018, it was easy to imagine Williams getting caught up in the commotion.