ALAMEDA – Raiders quarterback Derek Carr hit Tyrell Williams streaking across the field to his right. The veteran receiver powered through a tackle, regained firm balance and turned toward the end zone. Williams path was so free and clear that the normally subdued pass catcher started high-stepping from 20 yards out.
He cruised into the end zone and opened the scoring in an emotional Oakland Coliseum finale. Williams was, in a word, amped. The emotion wore off and a sinking reality sunk in.
His feet started hurting. Again. A painful, nagging bout of plantar fasciitis just wouldn’t leave him alone, not even for a brief moment in the sun.