| Wed Sep 3 2014 | 14:15 | Williams listed as starting nose tackle on Ravens' first depth c... | ||||
Williams is listed as the starting nose tackle on the Ravens' first depth chart of the regular season. | ||||||
Listed at 6-1, 335 pounds, the 2013 third-round draft pick is expected to start at the nose this season, with Haloti Ngata sliding over to the three-technique defensive tackle spot. While unlikely to make an IDP impact, Williams does seem to be fairly secure in his role, which should come with 20-40 snaps per game. | ||||||
| Sat Aug 2 2014 | 17:03 | Williams listed as starter at nose tackle on Ravens' initial dep... | ||||
Williams is listed as the starter at nose tackle on the Ravens' initial depth chart, SB Nation's Jason Butt reports. | ||||||
Williams, a 2013 third-round draft pick, is more likely than not to emerge with the starting job. It was previously unclear whether he'd be playing as a nose tackle or three-technique defensive tackle, but it now appears to be the former. That leaves Haloti Ngata as the likely starter at defensive tackle, while rookie second-rounder Timmy Jernigan (back) is without a clearly defined position. Williams has the size and strength to succeed as a nose tackle, but it's hard to imagine a format where he'd be worth a look as an IDP. | ||||||
| Fri Jun 6 2014 | 17:45 | Brandon Williams impressing at OTAs | ||||
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said second-year DT Brandon Williams has "looked really good" in OTAs. | ||||||
"He's explosive, he's quick, but he's playing [with good] fundamentals," Harbaugh said. "The amount of muscle he's packed on that frame is pretty incredible." Williams is competing with Timmy Jernigan and Kapron Lewis-Moore for Arthur Jones' old role. At 6-1/335, he could also be an option at nose tackle, allowing Haloti Ngata to start opposite Chris Canty. | ||||||
| Source: Baltimore Sun | ||||||
| Sat Apr 26 2014 | 16:57 | Ravens expect big jump from Brandon Williams | ||||
ESPN's Jamison Hensley reports the Ravens are hoping second-year NT Brandon Williams steps into a starting role this season. | ||||||
Williams played limited snaps as a rookie, but is locked into an expanded role following the loss of Arthur Jones. The Ravens will likely move Haloti Ngata to left end, with Williams getting the majority of starts at nose tackle. | ||||||
| Source: ESPN.com | ||||||
| Sat Mar 22 2014 | 14:57 | Ravens to give Brandon Williams expanded role | ||||
ESPN.com's Jamison Hensley expects second-year NT Brandon Williams to get "significant playing time" this season. | ||||||
Williams played just 93 defensive snaps as a rookie, but is a strong candidate for a starting role with Arthur Jones lost to free agency. The Ravens could move Haloti Ngata to left end, allowing Williams to play nose tackle. Even if he doesn't start, Williams is expected to play a big role in the defensive rotation. | ||||||
| Source: ESPN.com | ||||||