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Williams was filling in for
"Jamar Williams really stepped up and played well," coach Lovie Smith said. "You expect some of your backups who have been here for a while to play that way when they get an opportunity. He really made plays in the running game, passing game and (all-around)."
Williams also had two pass breakups and earned more playing time in the final four games of the season, even after Briggs returns, which is expected to be this week against the
"We go on production," Smith said. "By his play (Sunday), it said, 'I need more reps.' We listen and we watch everything that happens, and we liked everything that we saw (Sunday) from him."
So did Williams' teammates.
"Jamar was all over the place," defensive end
Then, Brown quickly added. "We still want Briggs."
--Defensive end
"I'm not disappointed in Gaines at all," coach Lovie Smith said. "As far as him not playing, we were playing a running football team. I just felt like
--Quarterback
"Going through any game, a quarterback will get dinged from time to time, will take some hits," Smith said. "But we had a lead, our defense was playing good football, and you try to win the surest way. It was no more than that. Jay should be good to go and effective."
BY THE NUMBERS: 24 -- Where the
QUOTE TO NOTE: "I don't remember the last time, if ever, that I've seen someone have the year that he's having. He's unbelievable. He's all over the field. He's playing corner, he's playing the nickel, he's playing strong safety. He's coming up on tight ends, going head to head on tight ends. He's making tackles, he's causing fumbles, he's intercepting balls. He is all over the place, and it's unbelievable to watch." --
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