According to Chris Harris, DJ to play MLB on Sunday - The Orange Mane

Nwp-Apap · 11-13-2012, 08:16 PM

According to Chris Harris in his interview with Spano about 20 minutes ago, DJ will be playing MLB Sunday

https://www.twitter.com/#!/brandonspano

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You just can't take Wood out the game right now, I think you'll see DJ in more of the 'Mike' role on Sunday.

Getting our three best LBs on the field? FANTASTIC, can't wait!

TD4HOF · 11-13-2012, 08:19 PM

H.O.L.Y. S.H.E.E.T.

Let's GO!

baja · 11-13-2012, 08:34 PM

Why they can't do that. The Orange Mane did not sign off on that. Something is very wrong here.

TD4HOF · 11-13-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by baja

Why they can't do that. The Orange Mane did not sign off on that. Something is very wrong here.

Something about coaches getting their best players on the field. Weird stuff.

BroncoFanDoug · 11-13-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by baja

Why they can't do that. The Orange Mane did not sign off on that. Something is very wrong here.

Lonestar gonna be mad...

baja · 11-13-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BroncoFanDoug

Lonestar gonna be mad...

I'm sure the reason he has not posted here is because he is on a flight to Dove Valley. Don't worry he'll get this straightened out

Missouribronc · 11-13-2012, 09:08 PM

Not shocking. He's the best pure linebacker on the roster.

Lestat · 11-13-2012, 09:12 PM

hell why not? he's our best pure LB, it keeps Woodyard on the field and balling out.
hell if he plays well enough we might not have to spend a 1st rounder on MLB so we can focus on DL or RB if there is a top notch guy available.

DBroncos4life · 11-13-2012, 09:15 PM

I'm shocked

Broncoman13 · 11-13-2012, 09:17 PM

I expect Brookings to start and DJ gets limited reps.

Jetmeck · 11-13-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BroncoFanDoug

Lonestar gonna be mad...

All the better. He having bad couple weeks. Unions helped put Obama back in as well. His head gonna explode.

Jetmeck · 11-13-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Missouribronc

Not shocking. He's the best pure linebacker on the roster.

true...........best players on the field

Tombstone RJ · 11-13-2012, 09:21 PM

I guess I'll believe it when I see it.

Ratboy · 11-13-2012, 09:29 PM

I don't understand why people think he won't play. He's an important asset to that defense and can only make it better.

Lestat · 11-13-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratboy

I don't understand why people think he won't play. He's an important asset to that defense and can only make it better.

cause some people actually think he's not our best pure LB.

Kaylore · 11-13-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratboy

I don't understand why people think he won't play. He's an important asset to that defense and can only make it better.

Well, aside from me floating the idea of him playing the mike a few weeks ago, let me play devil's advocate on this.

1. The team could be legitimately pissed and wants to set an example.
2. Team chemistry: Fox is old school and comes from the mind set of "go to war with the team you came out of camp with." Also he could not want to "fix" what clearly isn't broken.
3. They are playing pretty well without him.

I think he'll play, though. When you look at how tight ends have killed us, his athleticism can help there.

BigPlayShay · 11-13-2012, 09:59 PM

Mike in the Nickle, but not full time.

lonestar · 11-13-2012, 10:26 PM

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You just can't take Wood out the game right now, I think you'll see DJ in more of the 'Mike' role on Sunday.

key in that comment is think..

Was not aware he had been promoted to DC or LB coach..

for those expecting him to be on the team next year, IMO it is getting him ready for trading when it opens up in the off season..

But then I could be all wrong about Elway wanting a few good MEN.. opposed to a bunch of knuckle heads..

Nothing that he has done so far as GM points in that direction, if anything 180 degrees from that..

lonestar · 11-13-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

I guess I'll believe it when I see it.

me also..

doonwise · 11-13-2012, 10:28 PM

Did anyone say he was starting or just that he'd be 'playing' middle linebacker? Sounds like part of the rotation to me. I just don't see how he would be able to get extensive playing time without getting reps in training camp, being suspended for over half the season and in Del Rio's new defensive system.

lonestar · 11-13-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by doonwise

Did anyone say he was starting or just that he'd be 'playing' middle linebacker? Sounds like part of the rotation to me. I just don't see how he would be able to get extensive playing time without getting reps in training camp, being suspended for over half the season and in Del Rio's new defensive system.

all the while being listed as #3 on the WLB depth chart..

sounds like a Wild Assed Guess to me..

Code:

 Unit:
POS 	First 	Second 	Third 	Other
LDE 	Derek Wolfe 	Malik Jackson 		
DT 	Kevin Vickersn 	Sealver Siliga 		
NT 	Justin Bannan 	Mitch Unrein 		
RDE 	Elvis Dumervil 	Robert Ayers 		
SLB 	Von Miller 	Nate Irving 		
MLB 	Keith Brooking 	Steven Johnson 		
WLB 	Wesley Woodyard Danny Trevathan 	D.J. Williams 	
LCB 	Champ Bailey 	Chris Harris 		
RCB 	Tracy Porter 	Tony Carter 	Omar Bolden 	
SS 	Mike Adams 	David Bruton 		
FS 	Rahim Moore 	Jim Leonhard

myMind · 11-13-2012, 10:40 PM

He will have to play himself back into the lineup, obviously. He'll get his shots, and if he doesn't produce, he won't be playing much. We shall see.

lonestar · 11-13-2012, 10:43 PM

Did I mention he had to take a cut in pay just to come back to teh team this year?

Yep sounds like they really value him..

Sounds to me like showcasing him for trade value..

DBroncos4life · 11-13-2012, 10:44 PM

Linebacker D.J. Williams is eligible to return to the team, and Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway is confident that Williams has remained in top shape during his time away.

In Tuesday’s episode of Elway Access, hosted by Broncos TV’s Chris Hall, Elway said that Williams “has been working out hard” during the suspension, but it’s still important to ease him back into the game.

“You can only get in football shape by playing football,” Elway said. “That’s why it’s important to work him in there slowly. This time of year, those linebackers take a lot of hits. He is going to be able to give those guys some time and some rest and not take that beating that they take. But we have to work him in there. We can’t give him too many reps. We’ll slowly work him in there and we’ll see how he fits.”
http://blog.denverbroncos.com/denver...iams-chargers/
Make no mistake about it DJ will be playing this week.

baja · 11-13-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lonestar

Did I mention he had to take a cut in pay just to come back to teh team this year?

Yep sounds like they really value him..

Sounds to me like showcasing him for trade value..

Ya the best way to do that is to highly publicize a pay cut for the guy you want to trade. Brilliant reasoning

Must be that West Texas water.

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11-13-2012, 08:19 PM	#2
TD4HOF Rehabbed Lurker He's Better Than MJ!!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ATX Posts: 439 Adopt-a-Bronco: Special Teams	H.O.L.Y. S.H.E.E.T. Let's GO!

11-13-2012, 08:34 PM	#3
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,906 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	Why they can't do that. The Orange Mane did not sign off on that. Something is very wrong here.

11-13-2012, 09:08 PM	#7
Missouribronc Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,529 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Not shocking. He's the best pure linebacker on the roster.

11-13-2012, 09:12 PM	#8
Lestat Oreo Lucian Rockefeller The New Age Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 5,168	hell why not? he's our best pure LB, it keeps Woodyard on the field and balling out. hell if he plays well enough we might not have to spend a 1st rounder on MLB so we can focus on DL or RB if there is a top notch guy available.

11-13-2012, 09:15 PM	#9
DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,576	I'm shocked

11-13-2012, 09:17 PM	#10
Broncoman13 Broncoholic JT #80 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 16,961 Adopt-a-Bronco: Orange Julius	I expect Brookings to start and DJ gets limited reps.

11-13-2012, 09:21 PM	#13
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,299 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	I guess I'll believe it when I see it.

11-13-2012, 09:29 PM	#14
Ratboy It's all over... ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 13,276	I don't understand why people think he won't play. He's an important asset to that defense and can only make it better.

11-13-2012, 09:59 PM	#17
BigPlayShay Ring of Famer Novaking Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,237 Adopt-a-Bronco: Got Cut	Mike in the Nickle, but not full time.

11-13-2012, 10:28 PM	#20
doonwise Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 458	Did anyone say he was starting or just that he'd be 'playing' middle linebacker? Sounds like part of the rotation to me. I just don't see how he would be able to get extensive playing time without getting reps in training camp, being suspended for over half the season and in Del Rio's new defensive system.

11-13-2012, 10:40 PM	#22
myMind splinters reality until We Grok Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 1,370 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	He will have to play himself back into the lineup, obviously. He'll get his shots, and if he doesn't produce, he won't be playing much. We shall see.

11-13-2012, 10:43 PM	#23
lonestar Day One Fan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Texas Posts: 6,213 Adopt-a-Bronco: Decker	Did I mention he had to take a cut in pay just to come back to teh team this year? Yep sounds like they really value him.. Sounds to me like showcasing him for trade value..

11-13-2012, 10:44 PM	#24
DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,576	Linebacker D.J. Williams is eligible to return to the team, and Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway is confident that Williams has remained in top shape during his time away. In Tuesday’s episode of Elway Access, hosted by Broncos TV’s Chris Hall, Elway said that Williams “has been working out hard” during the suspension, but it’s still important to ease him back into the game. “You can only get in football shape by playing football,” Elway said. “That’s why it’s important to work him in there slowly. This time of year, those linebackers take a lot of hits. He is going to be able to give those guys some time and some rest and not take that beating that they take. But we have to work him in there. We can’t give him too many reps. We’ll slowly work him in there and we’ll see how he fits.” http://blog.denverbroncos.com/denver...iams-chargers/ Make no mistake about it DJ will be playing this week.