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New York Jets defensive lineman mostly avoided ice baths as a rookie,
preferring to pass on the ice cube-filled tubs in which many of his
teammates would sit and shiver.These guys, as soon as they would get out
of practice, they were getting recovery, Williams said. I was always
using the excuse that Im young, so Im going to recover and stuff like
that.Oh, those know-it-all youngsters.Williams realized toward the end
of a solid rookie year that he, too, could benefit from cold tub
therapy. Many athletes use ice baths to help reduce inflammation,
prevent muscle stiffness and soreness, and speed recovery after vigorous
workouts.The season was long and I started feeling it, and Im starting
now, Williams said. Im not going to wait until later when I start to
feel it.Williams finished with three sacks and 63 total tackles while
starting 15 of 16 games after being selected with the No. 6 overall pick
out of Southern California in 2015. The man nicknamed Big Cat with the
puffed-out mane made an impact on Todd Bowles defense, teaming with
Muhammad Wilkerson, Sheldon Richardson and Damon Harrison to form one of
the NFLs most dominant lines.He wasnt satisfied with his promising
performance and was intent on being better in his second year. That
meant pinpointing some of the things he needed to improve on and taking
more naps, getting massages, doing more yoga and simply relaxing when
hes not on the field.Just being more professional, Williams said. Taking
care of my body, getting in the ice bath and stuff like that. Its a
long season that I wasnt used to in college, and I could tell at the end
of the season. Just being a more well-rounded player this year.Hes also
no longer trying to feel his way through the league and getting
adjusted to life as a pro.When youre a rookie and youre a first-rounder,
theres so much pressure on you, Williams said. Theres just so much -- a
new system, new coaches, a new playbook, new teammates. Now that Ive
had a year here and I had a year with the playbook and my teammates and
coaches, everythings more comfortable.Another positive for Williams is
that hes playing in the same system in consecutive seasons for the first
time since high school. At USC, he had different defensive coordinators
in each of his three years: Ed Orgeron as a freshman, Clancy Pendergast
as a sophomore and Justin Wilcox as a junior.It makes me more
comfortable when I know what Im doing out there, Williams said. I dont
have to think and I can just fly around.Heading into the draft last
year, Williams was considered by many to be the best overall player
available. He was a potential No. 1 overall pick, but fell to the Jets
at sixth and joined an already stout line.Williams didnt need to be an
impact player right away because of the talent around him, but his
reputation and lofty draft status had many expecting big things.In the
NFL, theres always going to be pressure, Williams said. There are guys
getting drafted, guys leaving and guys coming. Youve got to play with
that pressure on you all the time. Ive gotten used to that, and as the
year went on last year, I kept getting better and better.The Jets
defensive line has a slightly different look at nose tackle this season
with former Steelers standout Steve McLendon replacing Harrison, who
signed with the Giants as a free agent.I love it, Williams said. Hes a
physical guy and hes quick off the ball. I can just tell hes that
old-school, traditional type of football player. Ive worked well with
him so far and Im excited to see where were going to go.Richardson will
miss the opener because of an NFL-issued suspension stemming from his
arrest during the 2015 offseason, a violation of the leagues
personal-conduct policy. Hell be available in Week 2.Wilkerson is back
after a contract dispute that potentially could have played out into
training camp and beyond. The Jets signed him to a five-year extension
and Wilkerson expects to be ready to play in Week 1 of the regular
season against Cincinnati as he continues to work his way back from a
broken leg suffered in the final game last year.With him, Williams,
Richardson and McLendon anchoring the line, the Jets are planning to
make things even tougher on opponents up front.We can be very good,
Williams said. Were excited to see what type of packages and everything
that will be put together when he gets back.---AP NFL website:
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MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers have added top prospects including
Josh Hader and Lewis Brinson to their 40-man roster while claiming minor
leaguer and Milwaukee native Adam Walker off waivers from the Minnesota
Twins.Hader, a left-handed starter, and Brinson, an outfielder, are
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disciplined at the plate. Walker can play both right and left
fields.Walker said Friday that he was excited for a fresh start. The
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school, and his family still lives in the city.I was born and raised in
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