It was a feeling that endured into Williams' professional career with the Arizona Cardinals, who just so happened to play the Raiders every year in the preseason during Williams' tenure in the desert.

"It was always just in the back of my mind every time I played them. I'd just be thinking, 'Man, I get to play the Raiders.' It was just exciting," Williams said. "Growing up in Kansas City, you're taught that there are teams you don't like, and the ones you hate the most are in silver and black. It was always just something that I kept it my mind."