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Bengals Safety Williams Committed To Perform
By Carlos "Big C" Holmes
Cox News Service
When the Cincinnati Bengals signed veteran safety Roy Williams this offseason fans knew instantly the impact player the team was adding on defense. But what Bengal fans might be intrigued to learn is the high standard that the player holds himself to both on and off the field.
While many of the league’s players are off vacationing and resting up before training camp opens, Williams is in Cincinnati hard at work training with Clif Marshall, performance director of Ignition Athletics Performance Group in Mason, Ohio.
It was at Ignition where I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Williams about the things that are important to him. One of the first things I learned was his commitment to playing at a high level for the Bengals.
“I had all the vacation I needed sitting out from football last season,” Williams said. “I felt that it was more important for me to get back in shape and get where I need to be. Our strength coach, Chip Morton, told me about Clif’s energy and that’s why I’m here. It’s a good fit for me and I hope to make the most of it.”
Williams missed 13 games last season due to a broken forearm. Before that, he was a five time Pro Bowl selection (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007). The individual accolades seem to mean very little to Williams at this point in his career. He’s mor...
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