Healthy Roy Williams Sporting a Lighter Brace on Forearm

by Josh Kirkendall on Jun 2, 2010 12:41 PM EDT in Analysis

It wouldn't be so bad if Roy Williams durability weren't such a pressing question. Having only played in seven games over the past two seasons with forearm injuries, it's naturally a concern that the Bengals should address the position with help through free agency.

But when he's healthy, he's good. In the season opener against the Denver Broncos last season, Williams led the defense with nine tackles, following that up with eight tackles against Green Bay and Pittsburgh, where he suffered a forearm injury that would eventually place him on Injured Reserve.

Stay healthy. Better Bengals defense. A good formula.

Williams will return for the 2010 season after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Bengals in early March.

According to CBS Sports, Williams is sporting a lighter brace.

SS Roy Williams, who’s missed huge chunks of the past two seasons because of forearm injuries, is wearing a lighter arm brace and says he feels completely healthy. “I’m great; I’m awesome. I have a new brace for my arm, and I’m feeling optimistic. (Defensive coordinator Mike) Zimmer wants me to wear it to sleep.”

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com'on

nobody giving Roy any love…..
Can’t wait to see him smoke Whines Hard and put him in retirement, permanently!

by WHYUS!! on Jun 2, 2010 7:05 PM EDT reply actions

No arguement from me.

Roy is a bas ass when he’s in the game.

I think it was wise to get him before and wise to get him back for this year. He’s a punishing guy in our Defense.

I just hope he can remain durable for the entire season because we are going to need him later in the year. Give him some of that Wolverine metal infusion for his bones.

by UpStateMike on Jun 3, 2010 12:21 AM EDT reply actions