Roy Williams wants to remain a Lion
Detroit Lions10/06/2008 1:02 PM The Detroit Free Press reports the Roy Williams trade talk heated up Sunday at Ford Field. But the Lions receiver was the only one who heard it during a frustrating game in which Williams, quarterback Jon Kitna and the entire offense seemed out of sync. Williams said it came from fans sitting behind the Lions' sideline during the 34-7 loss to Chicago. "You didn't hear any 'Fire Millen' chants," he said. "You heard 'Trade Roy Williams' chants." The NFL trading deadline is 4 p.m. Oct. 14, and speculation of Williams' departure is nearing a fever pitch. Officially, the Lions said Sunday there has been no discussion about trading Williams. Coach Rod Marinelli said there has been no internal talk about trading Williams. Executive vice president Tom Lewand said the Lions are not talking to any teams about trading Williams -- but that they would listen to offers, as they would for any player. Read more