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Broncos' D-linemen adjust to new roles on 3-4 line

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- With a new coordinator, a new position coach, a new scheme and new roles, little is is the same for the Broncos' defensive line.

But despite learning Wade Phillips' 3-4 scheme and absorbing teachings from long-time defensive-line guru Bill Kollar, the adjustment isn't as comprehensive as one might expect.

"Last year we played a two-gap scheme. This year we're more of a penetrating defense," noted Sylvester Williams, who downplayed the schematic changes.

"Really, it's all the same," said. "You've got to go out there and play football. It's pretty much all the same, really, just different terminology.