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Published on 08/03/2010 at Tue Aug 03 11:47.
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D.J. Williams misses second practice

Posted Tue Aug 3rd by

D.J. Williams

Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams missed his second practice in three days Tuesday, leaving many wondering about the status of the 2009 Pro Bowl alternate. After practice, Head Coach Josh McDaniels said that his absence isn’t necessarily a sign that something is wrong.

“There are going to be a lot of guys in and out of training camp,” McDaniels said. “It’s not uncommon…. There are some guys we want to make sure we monitor and are smart with — we take care of. D.J. is one of them. That doesn’t mean that guys don’t have things we need to nourish back to health either, so you know, there’s nothing wrong with D.J. We’ll have him out here soon.”

Williams missed Sunday’s p.m. practice but participated fully in Monday’s session. He seemed to bounce back after what looked like a tough opening practice Sunday morning, but his absence Tuesday indicates there may be something setting back the former defensive captain.

Also missing from Tuesday practice were DL Chris Baker, S Josh Barrett, and WR Kenny McKinley. NT Jamal Williams, LB Darrell Reid, T Ryan Clady, and RB’s Knowshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter continued to miss time due to injury or conditioning.

We’ll keep you posted on any developments on Williams, Baker, Barrett, and McKinley.  Full practice report in a bit.

  • Triston27

    I understand the closed lip approach coaches have, but it's annoying.

  • dogheadbrew

    I have heard on local sports radio, that this seasons training camp schedule is much less strenuous and demanding than last years. Last year was pretty brutal and may or may not have led to some of the injury/fatigue issues we faced. However, some people have mentioned that the approach may have been for Josh to come in and lay down the law, then back off.

    If that “now back off” approach is going on, could some of the vet be getting some benefit of the doubt, and allowed to take care of minor tweaks with down time? Or am I just being overly optimistic that D.J. and Jamal are going to be fine for game one?

  • areferee

    As much as anything, McDaniels may have learned that physical and mental burnout can and DOES lead to fading in the stretch. No one doubts who is in charge anymore.

    Just like rookie players, “The Josh” has undergone a steep learning curve at his position. He admits to unnamed mistakes from last year. Player burnout after last year's bye was an issue. Let's hope his sophomore season improves just like the rest of the team.

  • Triston27

    I understand the closed lip approach coaches have, but it's annoying.

  • dogheadbrew

    I have heard on local sports radio, that this seasons training camp schedule is much less strenuous and demanding than last years. Last year was pretty brutal and may or may not have led to some of the injury/fatigue issues we faced. However, some people have mentioned that the approach may have been for Josh to come in and lay down the law, then back off.

    If that “now back off” approach is going on, could some of the vet be getting some benefit of the doubt, and allowed to take care of minor tweaks with down time? Or am I just being overly optimistic that D.J. and Jamal are going to be fine for game one?

  • areferee

    As much as anything, McDaniels may have learned that physical and mental burnout can and DOES lead to fading in the stretch. No one doubts who is in charge anymore.

    Just like rookie players, “The Josh” has undergone a steep learning curve at his position. He admits to unnamed mistakes from last year. Player burnout after last year's bye was an issue. Let's hope his sophomore season improves just like the rest of the team.