Kyle Williams, like everyone else in this world, has to account for his actions. I learned this lesson form a Chief Petty Officer who was called Stone Face. This man was void of "Ruth" and made decisions to be respected. He never cared for being liked. Being loved was gay (in his opinion) and avoided at all costs. This Chief was my father and his admonitions shaped who I became. His advice has served me very well over the years.
CPO would have sent Williams to the locker room immediately after the first flub with instructions to clear out his locker and not be there at game's end. The press coverage after the game would include Williams = "He was let go." The following day's press released would include the termination of Williams contract = "Actions have consequences. A successful team has players who perform well in highly stressful circumstances."
The Crisis Driven MEDIA would have a field day with absolutes. Conversely, they criticized the Niners staff insinuating "something" should have been done about Williams. Williams effed up - no doubt he cost the team a trip to the SB. Williams gave the Giants points needlessly. Avoid the knee ball - the Giants get no field goal. If Williams fields the first punt and doesn't risk a strip, the Giants get even fewer points. Williams' errors gave the Giants 10 points. Had Williams avoided the knee ball the game goes to overtime - I'll take the Niners in that scenario.
Errr.... I hate Kyle Williams. He had to know he was subbing due to injured personnel. If he plays conservatively, and protects the ball, he earns a Superbowl Ring. He did not. Not protecting the ball - as every other player did should have cost him his job. When a business owner, coach, or person in the position to direct employees holds them accountable, that sends a message. That message is: Everyone is accountable. That message is persistent eff ups have consequences. Consider this... when the Niners were most successful, they developed a time line for each position. When a player reached that age, they were let go. "The Joe", Montana was let go when that day arrived. Williams? Pfffft!
Pencils come with erasers. Erasers are placed due to inevitable human errors. Human beings make mistakes. It is repeated and egregious mistakes that must be addressed. Harbaugh avoided the immediate controversy - I am confident Williams will not be on the 2012 roster. Had Harbaugh cut Williams the day of the game - his players would not complain - AND - they would take notice. I can state from numerous experiences that firing an employee results in increased productivity. Fear must be a component of the workplace. Particularly in the NFL where salaries are high, and guaranteed outcomes are few, the fear of losing that salary is one of the few motivations available. Increasing productivity enhances probabilities for success. Leaving Williams on the roster sent a message - results do not have consequences. Repeated errors will be tolerated. Williams barely saw the field in 2011. His remaining with the team sends the wrong message.
The Niners missed 2011 Superbowl due to Kyle Williams. It was his errors that gave the Giants 10 points. Players like Williams, who are a net negative, have no place on a team like the Niners.
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