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http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns

Jaguars sign cornerback Brian Williams

March 11, 2006

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free-agent cornerback Brian Williams on Saturday in a move to bolster their secondary.

Williams, a fifth-year veteran, played the last four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings under Mike Tice, now an assistant head coach-offense for the Jaguars.

"Our defensive coaches loved Brian's physical style," Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said. "He has good size and he has played a lot of man-to-man coverage, which will enable us to open up the blitz. Mike Tice confirmed what we saw as we studied this player, and he spoke highly of Brian's quality character."

The Jaguars were looking to strengthen the cornerback spot opposite Rashean Mathis, where Kenny Wright started all 16 games in the regular season. Wright had two interceptions and six deflected passes.

Williams started nine games and played in 14 contests last season for the Vikings. He had four interceptions, 46 tackles and 11 passes defensed. He also had nine special teams tackles.

"I'm definitely excited to be here," Williams said. "I'm looking forward to contributing to the great defense here.This is a playoff team on the rise, and I want to help take it a step further."

Williams was the Vikings' fourth-round pick in 2002 out of North Carolina State. He has played in 62 career games with 48 starts, 262 tackles, 12 interceptions, four sacks and seven forced fumbles.

Williams' signing is reported to be for six years and worth close to $32 million, including a $10 million signing bonus.

Wright is an unrestricted free agent and probably won't be resigned by the club, creating an immediate opening for Williams. Williams lost his job to Fred Smoot last year after starting nine games for the Vikings.

Updated on Saturday, Mar 11, 2006 7:59 pm EST

MickeyG

i never liked Williams as far as i am concerned they can have him.

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Professor

how could you not like him, he was pretty solid and good enough to originally be named the transition player. only recently was the tag taken off. He definitely isn't worth what they gave him, but he wasn't a bad player.

PoppaPoe33

He's not a bad CB at all, but he's also not going to be the heart of that D (that's the DT's). It will help them out in the long run though so not a bad move. How many more Tice followers will go over to Jacksonville is my question, lol.

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Professor

that's a good point about vikings following tice, although why would you want to follow that fool?

Jayhawk_Colin

he will be a good role player that get 3 pick a year for the Jags, perfect for them, now they need a good shut down corner

I think the jags will be very dangerous next year watch out INDY

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Professor

a lot of times int's are all about the pressure on the qb and being in the right place. with the right pressure, he could even get 6 or more int's

Jayhawk_Colin

true, look at pat surtain this year in KC, he only had three but we didn't get alot of pressure on the Qb

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Professor

or the eagles DB's. two years ago 3 out of 4 of them make the pro bowl and this year they look less than stellar to put it lightly. The difference being, two years ago the eagles had a ton of sacks and tons of pressure. last year no pressure and the db's look bad.

bigboy

This IMO was a great move by Jax. they have had a nice D and are just imprving it more and more. They have a great edge when they come into any game now and Williams with Mathis will be a great combo for them.