BYU wide receiver Josh Weeks helped solidify the possibility of both Jamaal Williams and Taysom Hill returning for BYU football's 2016 season.
Week's tweet gives fans a little insight of what may be for BYU football next season. After the media availability with the new coaching staff, it was confirmed that both Hill and Williams were present at the team meeting. There hasn't been much news regarding the status of Williams' return up until today and the same can be said for Hill's return.
Having Williams' back next year would more than bulk up the runningback position. The Cougars will return freshman Francis Bernard and freshman Riley Burt who showed moments of brilliance during the 2015 season. Bernard received plenty of playing time during the 2015 season which will help him to hit the ground running next season. The Cougars would have a solid trio of backs if Williams was to return potentially helping the Cougars have a run threat along with an already established pass attack.
Hill's return, however, is less known especially since it has been reported that he received an offer to transfer to Virginia where former BYU head coach, Bronco Mendenhall, will reside. If Hill were to transfer to Virginia, it only makes sense that he would likely start. If he stayed at BYU, he would have to battle freshman standout Tanner Mangum for the starting quarterback position. New offensive coordinator Ty Detmer said at the media availability held on Jan. 5 that he would like to see Hill and Mangum compete for the starting position if Hill were to return.
Whatever happens, having either player back for the 2016 season would more than help the Cougars as they try to wade through an even more difficult 2016 schedule.
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