The Facts: Williams is facing a critical year in his career. He is in the final year of his rookie contract. But is he a cornerstone piece for the future for the Cowboys or is he destined to find a bigger payday elsewhere if he produces in 2016? What type of money can they afford to pay Williams while not tipping the scales even more to the offense when it comes to cap space?
Diehards Line:Williams has made an impact on the Cowboys offense since he arrived as a third-round pick in 2013. He has 133 catches for 2,197 yards and 16 touchdowns. He is coming off a year in which he set career highs in receptions (52) and yards (840) and caught three touchdowns. But the Cowboys committed to five years for $70 million to Dez Bryant last summer. They signed slot receiver Cole Beasley to a four-year deal worth $13.6 million last year. On Wednesday, Ezekiel Elliott signed his four-year, $24.9 million deal. The Cowboys have picked up the 2017 option on Pro Bowl center Travis Frederick, which is worth $8.8 million. They have the 2018 option to think about next spring on Pro Bowl guard Zack Martin. They would like to sign Frederick and Martin to long-term deals, if possible. They also have Tony Romo set to make $14 million and Jason Witten set to make $7.4 million in 2017.Williams has big-play ability. He can run all day. He has not missed a game or a practice. But he's a role player and if his salary demands don't fall into line with that, he could get a chance to test the free agent market next offseason.