Adversity can build character, and the Detroit Lions have seen a lot of personal growth from third-year wide receiver Jameson Williams this offseason and in training camp.
“I think you can see the growth, tremendous growth in this kid as a player and a person,” Lions assistant general manager Ray Agnew said Thursday during a joint press conference with general manager Brad Holmes.
“I think he’s attacking the game the way he should attack it now, like a professional. His route running has improved, catching the ball has improved. He’s an exciting kid to watch play and I’m expecting big things out of him this year and I’m sure he is too.”
It hasn’t been the smoothest of starts to Williams’ career with most of his rookie season spent rehabbing a torn ACL suffered late in his college career and a four-game suspension to start his second season.
The Lions made a significant investment in Williams when they …