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It’s undeniable that Trent Williams has been one of the best, if not the best, offensive linemen in the NFL for years.<\/p>\n

He arguably is the best player on the San Francisco 49ers as well. Acquiring him has been the best trade they have ever made, next to Christian McCaffrey.<\/p>\n

Having Williams back in 2025 is a tremendous boost for the 49ers. There was a segment of the offseason when it was concerning.<\/p>\n

Now that he is set to play in his 15th season, he will have a chance to win something he has never won before. And no, I am not referring to the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n

The NFL now has essentially an MVP award for offensive linemen called the “Protector of the Year” award. Williams is sure to be a favorite given how reputable a player he is.<\/p>\n

In fact, DraftKings sportsbook has Williams as a top betting favorite with the third-best odds to win the award at +1000. The two players ahead of him are Detroit’s Penei Sewell (+500) and Philadelphia’s Lane Johnson (+750).<\/p>\n

Williams has some stiff competition on his hands if he hopes to win the award. But his real opponents are against Father Time and injuries.<\/p>\n

Those are the two significant factors why there was a notion that Williams would call it a career this offseason. Williams suffered an ankle sprain that took him three months to heal from.<\/p>\n

Either the injury was more severe than Williams and the 49ers let on, or his body is taking longer to recover from injuries, given his age.<\/p>\n

In any case, Williams is a giant question mark for the 49ers in 2025.<\/p>\n

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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