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preseason opener against Oakland. Brandon Williams will be at cornerback, a
position he played for just one college season.That switch from part-time
running back at Texas A&M was the starting point for this rapid ascent to an
important role on a team that expects to contend for the Super Bowl.I know how
hard I worked for it, Williams said after practice this week. If you work hard
for something and you believe in yourself, good things are going to
happen.Quarterback Carson Palmer said hes just shocked at how well the
third-round draft pick has performed in training camp.He plays as advertised as
a physical specimen, Palmer said, but you just see him get better and get more
comfortable. Theres not a ton of reps under his belt throughout college and all
of that. For a guy to come in to a very complex system and play extremely well,
especially for a rookie, I think has shocked a lot of people.Coach Bruce Arians
said Williams is a better football player than the coach thought he was when the
Cardinals drafted him as the 92nd pick overall.Williams had turned heads when he
ran a 4.37 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, tied for third-fastest among
cornerbacks.We knew what kind of athlete we were getting but hes a better
football player, Arians said. You never know how mature a guy is going to be
when you draft him. Hes very, very mature and hes very focused on what he wants
to do.Williams won the job with Justin Bethel, who started four games last
season, on the physically unable to perform list while recovering from foot
surgery.When Bethel returns, he will have to beat out the rookie.Its Brandons
job to lose right now, Arians said. You cant win it not practicing.With his long
arms, strength and speed, the 6-foot, 200-pound Williams is playing very, very
well against Arizonas standout group of receivers, Arians said.Williams
acknowledged its real tough going against the likes of Larry Fitzgerald, Michael
Floyd and John Brown.I havent gone against no receivers in the NFL yet, Williams
said, but its hard to see any receiving corps better than our receiving corps.A
star running back in high school, Williams originally attended Oklahoma before
transferring to Texas A&M, where he found himself in a logjam at the
position.Last year, newly hired defensive coordinator John Chavis looked at
Williams as a natural athlete who had the makings of a cornerback, so he and
head coach Kevin Sumlin suggested the change. Williams readily agreed.A year
later, Williams is an NFL training camp standout.He gives much of the credit to
help from All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson.On the field, off the field,
technique, just everything, he said. Hes really been my mentor, a big brother,
everything I could ask for. Throughout this process, hes been there for
me.Whoever plays cornerback opposite Peterson will see plenty of action. Teams
are reluctant to throw in the All-Pros direction.Williams knows that full well
but believes he can do the job.To me, its just football, man, he said, knowing
what you need to do, knowing youve got somebody to back you up, knowing youve
got teammates like Pat, knowing youve got coaches like (cornerback coach) Kevin
Ross. Going into it, thinking about the whole situation, I feel like Im
ready.Williams gets his first big test against the Raiders. Arians said the
rookie will play longer than the other starters in Friday nights game just to
get more experience.Arians usually likes to bring rookies along slowly.He will
be an exception, the coach said.Game notes Arians said that Earl Watford
(bruised knee), the backup player all along the offensive line, will be one of
10 players to miss the Raiders game due to injuries. Others include wide
receiver John Brown (concussion), defensive tackle Corey Peters (plantar
fasciitis) and defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche (high ankle sprain), the
first-round draft pick who has yet to practice due to his injury. ... Arians
said Palmer will play 10 to 12 plays and backup Drew Stanton will see a little
bit. Matt Barkley will be the quarterback most of the game, with rookie Jake
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pieces back is going to be a key for us moving forward for years to come," said
Knighthawks head coach Mike Hasen.Wayne Rooney feels England have a squad
capable of matching any side for the first time in his career having won 10 out
of 10 in the European Qualifiers. England head to France for Euro 2016 in
confident mood after their 100 per cent success in qualifying Group E, and are
up against Russia, Slovakia and Wales in the group stage in June.Captain Rooney
scored seven goals in the qualifying campaign, including a record-breaking 50th
to take him above Sir Bobby Charlton in Englands all-time goalscorer list.
Rooney has 51 goals for England at the age of 30 In an exclusive interview with
Sky Sports Nick Collins, Rooney says that while Englands versatility and quality
is clear to see, consistency will be key to any success.I feel weve got a very
good squad. Its probably the first time Ive felt the squad is capable in any
given game of matching any team, he said.But obviously its one thing having
that, and another being able to do that consistently throughout a tournament.
Roy Hodgson has announced his England squad ahead of Euro 2016 Weve got players
who can play anywhere across that front line. Myself, Jamie Vardy, Raheem
Sterling, Daniel Sturridge can play out wide too. Its always difficult for
opponents as well.You never know with the players weve got how well they can do.
Weve had a good European Qualifiers campaign, but we need to make sure that we
dont slack, that we keep going and keep pushing forward, and give ourselves
every possible chance. Rooney has played much of the season with Manchester
United in midfield The Manchester United skippers best position for England is
highly-debated, and while Rooney wants to play as striker he is open to playing
in different positions for his country. Rooney on... England skipper speaks
exclusively to Sky Sports about Englands chances at Euro 2016 Rooney has been
used both as a striker and as a central midfielder by United manager Louis van
Gaal this season but it is understood Hodgson will use him on the left wing in a
4-3-3 system following conversations between the two. QUIZ: England squads Test
your knowledge of previous squad announcements Another option would be to use
the 30-year-old at the top of a midfield diamond or as a No 10, where he has
also been used by United this season, and Rooney feels he is suitable for a
number of positions.As a player you are always adapting, said Rooney, who was
speaking as part of a Home Nations and Republic of Ireland special, where
captains Ashley Williams, Steven Davis and Robbie Keane will speak with Sky
Sports.You adapt to your team-mates, you adapt to the different coaches you are
working under. It depends what the coaches want from you. The England captain is
keen to be a leader for the younger players Throughout my career Ive adapted to
different situations and different teams Ive played in, and I have no problem
doing it. In football you need players who can play in different positions. Ive
always felt like I can play in different positions.But Ive always believed I am
capable of playing in different positions. I think you saw in World Cup 2006
with Owen Hargreaves, he was probably Englands best player, purely for the fact
he could play in different positions.To have players like that in your squad is
really important. The good thing that Roy has now is that he can look at the
opponents and pick a midfield which is best for beating the opponent. We havent
always had that. Roy Hodgson thinks Rooney is key for England but admits he
doesnt have to pick him in the starting XI He could change the whole 11 if he
had to now, and we would still have the chance of winning the game.
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captain after the World Cup in 2014 following Steven Gerrards international
retirement, something he says he takes immense pride in.With several young
players coming through, including Dele Alli, Harry Kane, Eric Dier, Marcus
Rashford and John Stones, Rooney is keen to take on a leadership role, but not
without the help of a small group of other senior team members. Former England
defender Jamie Carragher thinks Rooney may have to play in midfield to make room
for Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy Rooney said: I felt I was the natural successor
to Steven as captain, and the manager did too. Its something I was delighted to
do, and I want to do it to be successful as well.Its something I really take
pride in and want to do to the best of my ability. I think the young lads in the
squad, theyve helped a lot, I feel its an exciting time for English football
with the squad we have.The manager involves me in a lot of decisions. Obviously
theres myself, and then weve put a team together with a few of the other senior
players. Paul Scholes evaluates Englands chances at Euro 2016 If decisions on
behalf of the team need making, I will go to those players, talk through it and
decide what is best for the team.But of course, you have to be a role model and
ambassador for the country, and thats what Ive tried to do to the best of my
ability.For more from Wayne Rooney, including his thoughts on the European
Qualifers campaign, the extended interview will be shown throughout the day on
Tuesday on Sky Sports News HQ Also See: Rashford, Wilshere called up Rooney
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