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GP	Tot Tckl	Sacks	Int	TDs	FF
11	93	2.5	0	0	0

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LB Williams ready to play ILB: The Broncos value D.J. Williams' versatility at linebacker even if at times it's vexing for him. This season, he'll be asked to relocate to another new linebacking spot, his fourth change in six seasons, but he's not grumbling because Williams feels like he just landed a plum position. With Denver switching to a 3-4 formation, Williams will play inside and away from the tight end. That frees him up to roam around, react and wreak havoc. "As long as I don't have to go back to Sam (strongside), they can put me anywhere," Williams said.
(Updated 05/28/2009).

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Under new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan, Williams will have more flexibility to make reads. When asked to give an overview of his duties, Williams grinned and said, "Go to the ball and make plays." Sounds similar to what Nolan allowed Ray Lewis to do when Nolan was in charge of the Baltimore Ravens' defense. Williams might be in line to re-emerge as a Fantasy stud as a run-stopper in the middle of the Broncos' defense, one that isn't going to boast a huge D-line right away. Consider him a low-end No. 2 Fantasy LB with upside. He's worth a middle- to late-round pick in IDP drafts this summer.
(Updated 05/28/2009).

LB D.J. Williams returned to practice on May 27, after recovering from surgery in January to repair a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder. He said he didn't have many issues in his first day back. "It went pretty well," Williams said. "Still a little rusty." The Broncos just had to figure out how to best use Williams in their new 3-4 scheme, which meant yet another position change for Williams. The team decided he would be best suited to play inside on the weak side, or at the "Jack" linebacker position. "I love my position," Williams said. "Not wanting to give away too much about my position and what I'm going to do, but I think the position highlights what type of player I am. It allows me to do what I do best." Coming into the season in a new position is nothing new for Williams. He played at least one full season at each of the three linebacker spots in the 4-3, including two separate stints at weak-side linebacker. He is coming into his sixth season and only once has he held the same position two straight years. "As long as I don't have to go back to ???Sam' (strong-side linebacker) they can put me anywhere," Williams said. 52/8/2009

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April 13, 2009: Broncos needs: QB or not QB, defensive help wanted

The Jay Cutler radioactivity has begun to clear. Now the Broncos and Josh McDaniels must smartly prioritize more draft options: fix that defense or add a new QB like Mark Sanchez, Pete Prisco says.

Last Seven Games
Date	Opp.	TD	Sacks	Int	FF
11/16	ATL	0	0	0	0
11/23	OAK	0	0	0	0
11/30	NYJ	0	0	0	0
12/07	KC	0	0	0	0
12/14	CAR	0	0	0	0
12/21	BUF	0	0	0	0
12/28	SD	0	0	0	0

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Defensive Stats
Year	Team	G	Total	Tkl	Ast	Sacks	Int	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD	Pass Def
2004	Denver Broncos	16	114	81.0	33	2	1	10	10.0	10	0	7
2005	Denver Broncos	16	55	39.0	16	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	3
2006	Denver Broncos	16	76	59.0	17	1	0	0	0.0	0	0	2
2007	Denver Broncos	16	141	106.0	35	1	1	0	0.0	0	0	5
2008	Denver Broncos	11	93	68.0	25	2.5	0	0	0.0	0	0	2
TOTAL		75	479	353.0	126	6.5	2	10	5.0	10	0	19

Fumbles
Year	Team	G	Fum	Lost	Fum Forced	Own Rec	Opp Rec	Yds	Tot Rec	TD
2004	Denver Broncos	16	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
2005	Denver Broncos	16	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0
2006	Denver Broncos	16	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
2007	Denver Broncos	16	0	0	2	0	2	1	2	0
2008	Denver Broncos	11	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
TOTAL		75	0	0	6	0	3	1	3	0

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