D.J. Williams
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D.J. Williams | Denver Broncos | LB
2012 Experience: 9th Season
IDP Fantasy Football Outlook: You know it’s bad when a player is caught turning in a “non human specimen” at their urine test. What’s worse is D.J. Williams actually tried to defend himself and fight his six game suspension, because of the faulty test.
Then again, when you’re about to lose as much money as Williams will, I would probably try to get a reduction as well.
Bottom line is Williams is a player to avoid on draft day unless you’re in deep leagues. Likely an LB3 when he comes back, Williams can be a starter, so if you’re willing to hold a roster spot for him go ahead. Just know that in many leagues, you can’t put him on IR for that time, because he’s suspended and not injured.
| Tackles | ||||||
| Total | Solo | Sacks | FF | PD | INT | |
| 2012 Projected Stats | 68 | 51 | 1.5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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Summer of 2011: Fantasy Projections
Even though D.J. Williams is expected to move out of the middle (weak-side) as the Broncos switch into a 4-3 defense again, I believe he will rack up over 100 tackles again. The Broncos won’t support a known stud tackler in the middle and which sets a skilled weak-side backer like Williams up to sniff out more tackles in a season.
Some will shy away from Williams as the Broncos are making a change, but they’re defense will still spend a lot of time on the field. Because they aren’t a strong team against the run, their linebackers should hold value for IDP leagues, and Williams is clearly the top option, with strong-side rookie Von Miller and the winner at middle linebacker holding interesting sleeper value.
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| Total | Solo | Sacks | FF | PD | INT | |
| 2011 Projected Stats | 119 | 84 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
2010 IDP Fantasy Football Outlook
D.J. Williams thrived in the three – four defense the Broncos ran last year as he led the team in tackles. Look for the talented inside linebacker to be a solid option for your IDP squad as he can not only rack up tackles but make plays as well.
