ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The rookie wall has largely gone the way of the fullback in the NFL, as in something that makes an occasional appearance here and there, but is not really a regular topic of conversation as college seasons have gotten longer and players have gotten better about handling pro football.
But if there was some sort of first-year wall in front of Denver Broncos rookie running back Javonte Williams, it's a good bet Williams' teammates would want to watch him bash through it just to see the football mayhem afterward.
"He's a rookie by classification, but not by play and demeanor and professionalism," Broncos coach Vic Fangio said.