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Last evening I received a call from a my good friend that I am always excited to hear from, Kuiyam. This time the call brought some sad news though, Jesse had been released by the Seahawks. It shocked me some but knowing what we all know about his health issues of recent months and the nature of professional football concerning the physical abilities of a player, it wasn't so shocking.

For all of us that have known or knew of Jesse in the past years, we knew him to be almost invincible, a mountain of a man. Here was a young man that was so strong, bench pressing 600lbs and could have lifted more, that we all felt he would dominate in professional football after he left Alabama. Who can forget the play in the SEC playoff game against Georgia when Jesse stuffed a 3rd down play that forced Georgia to have to punt the football near the end of the game which pretty much sewed up the win for Bama. Only a few plays before this, he had gone down with a knee injury which indicated that he was done for the game, but no, he reentered the game and made his game saving play with the bad knee. This was Jesse Williams vintage, he doesn't know the words wouldn't or couldn't nor never. Jesse's childhood goal was to play professional football and even though he never got the chance to play a regular season game he did get to play in the preseason games. Everybody, except Jesse, had given him very little or no chance of every playing again after his cancer diagnosis but we all know the end of that story, he did play and played very well. He did fulfill his dream to a big degree but he lacked about a half a step of playing on Sunday afternoons. Personally I feel that God has other things for Jesse in his life ahead that will make him feel just as happy as if he had made it to the Sunday afternoon games. Maybe Coach Nick Saban could use another coach on his staff, now wouldn't that be a lifetime dream come true. 

Jesse is taking his bad news the same way he has taken all of his other bad news, like a BIG man and it isn't the end of the world as his life will go on with more opportunities awaiting. One bit of good news is already awaiting him though, his son is due to be born at anytime.

Good luck to you Jesse Williams and thank you for giving me the opportunity of meeting you and your family, some of the nicest friends I have ever had. May God's blessings be with you and your family. RTR!!!

http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-waiting-to-announce-cuts-but-jesse-williams-indicates-hes-been-released/

Sad news.  Any chance he lands elsewhere?

That's too bad. The most important thing is his health.

 Really tough, but maybe he just needs more time to heal. He came back awfully soon from the first diagnosis.

I guarantee, Jesse will land on his feet. He's got the best attitude I've ever seen.

I agree, J, God has a better plan for him.

likewise for me  :clap:

but it still pegs out the suck-o-meter for me , the guy was awesome

Per the conversation last night, his playing days are over.

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Lots of love in that family!

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Thoughts and prayers to him and his family. I wonder what his next direction will be. Maybe coaching?

I was just asking about you. Welcome back!

So sorry to hear this news. Jesse was always one of my favorite players.  :pray:

hay  :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave:

better late than never huh ?   :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

I really hate to hear this. My prayers for Jesse and his family for the future.  :pray:

My family and I pray GOD pure Blessings on you and the family and you will be lifted our prayers nightly for the game GOD has for you is far more greater than any football game you could have ever entered on your own. Well done good and Faithful Servant. RTR!

Jesse has much to be thankful for in his short life thus far.  He became a champion on the gridiron and in doing so he captured the hearts of thousands of Bama fans forever.  If he gets picked up by another team then that would be great.  If not, I am sure he will be very happy and eternally grateful for the opportunities he has had at Bama and afterwards...

Thanks Jesse and best wishes for your son and  your future...

Seattle has put him PUP list. He has not been cut!

I saw that too.