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AFC West players in danger of the bust label

By Sayre Bedinger

SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 19: Paxton Lynch #12 of the Denver Broncos walks on to the field for their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 19: Paxton Lynch #12 of the Denver Broncos walks on to the field for their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CA – OCTOBER 22: Mike Williams #81 of the Los Angeles Chargers lines up against the Denver Broncos at StubHub Center on October 22, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – OCTOBER 22: Mike Williams #81 of the Los Angeles Chargers lines up against the Denver Broncos at StubHub Center on October 22, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Los Angeles Chargers: Mike Williams, WR

Mike Williams was the seventh overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

In an offense with so many talented players like the Chargers have, he has a chance to be one of the team’s best players or one of their biggest disappointments.

For Williams, staying healthy is the name of the game. That was part of the reason why his career at Clemson was hindered, but his talent is obviously outstanding.

Williams needs a big sophomore season to shed the bust label that’s being so quickly thrown around by fans and analysts alike.

Just one season in, is it even justifiable for fans to consider a player a bust? It doesn’t seem fair, but that’s how quickly people move on in the NFL.

If Williams is unable to stand out in 2018 when he’s fully healthy, or if he’s not able to stay healthy this season, he’s going to have to really battle against the bust label going forward.

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