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SWFLHurricane said:
Why were you shocked??...at best, he was a 3rd team AA at UM....He did finish 2nd behind Vilma for NFL Defensive Rookie of the yr, but he was constantly getting in trouble with the law, and the NFL.
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Your post deserves context...

DJ was a stud; maybe in a different system or franchise he would have gained more notoriety, but let's not pretend pro bowls are the end-all be-all of whether a dude could play the game. He played for 10 years and "constantly getting in trouble" isn't reflective of his entire career.

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Professional career[edit]​

NFL Draft[edit]​

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m)		250 lb
(113 kg)		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.53 s4.05 s7.00 s38.0 in
(0.97 m)		9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4]
Williams was selected by the Denver Broncos in the first round (17th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft.[5] Williams emerged as one of the league's top linebackers.[1]

Denver Broncos[edit]​

2004–2005[edit]​

In his rookie year, he started 14 of 16 games and led the Broncos with 114 tackles (82 solo). He also recorded two sacks, one interception and one forced fumble.[6] Although an early candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year,[7] the award went to then-New York Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma.

2005–2006[edit]​

Williams was moved from his weak-side linebacker position to strong-side linebacker following the Broncos signing of Ian Gold.[8] He finished with 55 tackles (39 solo) while adding three pass deflections and one forced fumble. Williams also contributed two tackles and a forced fumble on special teams.[6] He pleaded guilty in September 2005 to driving drunk and was ordered to perform 24 hours of community service.[9]

2006–2007[edit]​

In the 2006 season, he amassed 76 tackles (59 solo), a sack, one forced fumble, two pass deflections.[6]

2007–2008[edit]​

Following the injury-related release of Al Wilson, Williams was moved to his third position, middle linebacker.[8] He finished the 2007 season 2nd in the NFL[10] with 141 tackles (106 solo) along with one sack and one interception.[6]

2009–2010[edit]​

2009 brought change to the Broncos defense when former Patriots offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels was hired as head coach. McDaniels hired former 49ers head coach and defensive guru Mike Nolan as defensive coordinator. Nolan installed the 3-4 defense, in which he moved D.J. Williams to inside linebacker (ILB). Playing the "Jack" ILB position (same as Patrick Willis - 49ers), Williams finished the season with 122 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles.[6]

On November 12, 2010, Williams was pulled over by a Police officer for driving without headlights on. He was cited for DUI, a misdemeanor and driving without headlights. As this was his second DUI charge, Williams faced a mandatory 10-day jail sentence and a minimum of two years probation if he was convicted - he was ordered to appear in court on December 13.[9]

As a result of the arrest, the Denver Broncos fined Williams and demoted him from Defensive Co-Captain. It was also announced that he would not start the Week 10 match-up against AFC West rivals the Kansas City Chiefs.[9]

By the end of the season, Williams finished with 119 tackles (94 solo), 5.5 sacks, 9 pass deflection and 1 forced fumble.

2012[edit]​

In March 2012, Williams was suspended for six games after failing a mandatory league drug test.[11] Wesley Woodyard replaced Williams at linebacker. Williams' suspension was extended by three games by the NFL.[12]

Williams was released by the Broncos on March 11, 2013.[13]

Chicago Bears[edit]​

2013[edit]​

On March 22, 2013 the Chicago Bears signed Williams to a one-year contract.[14] In week six against the New York Giants, Williams ruptured his pectoral tendon.[15] He was placed on injured reserve on October 18.[16] Williams was a free agent after 2013, but re-signed with the Bears to a one-year deal on March 11, 2014.[17]

NFL statistics[edit]​

YearsTeamGPCOMBSOLOASTSACKFFFRFR YDSINTIR YDSAVG IRLNG IRTDPD
2004DEN1611481332.0100110101007
2005DEN165539160.0200000003
2006DEN167659171.0100000002
2007DEN16141106351.0220100005
2008DEN119368252.5010000002
2009DEN16122100223.5328000007
2010DEN1611994255.5110000009
2011DEN139070205.0310000002
2012DEN7141040.0000000001
2013CHI6271982.0100000000
2014CHI124630160.0000000000
Career14589767622122.51470210510038
[18]
 
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Bunker Mentality said:
Your post deserves context...

DJ was a stud; maybe in a different system or franchise he would have gained more notoriety, but let's not pretend pro bowls are the end-all be-all of whether a dude could play the game. He played for 10 years and "constantly getting in trouble" isn't reflective of his entire career.

​

Professional career[edit]​

NFL Draft[edit]​

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m)		250 lb
(113 kg)		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.53 s4.05 s7.00 s38.0 in
(0.97 m)		9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4]
Williams was selected by the Denver Broncos in the first round (17th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft.[5] Williams emerged as one of the league's top linebackers.[1]

Denver Broncos[edit]​

2004–2005[edit]​

In his rookie year, he started 14 of 16 games and led the Broncos with 114 tackles (82 solo). He also recorded two sacks, one interception and one forced fumble.[6] Although an early candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year,[7] the award went to then-New York Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma.

2005–2006[edit]​

Williams was moved from his weak-side linebacker position to strong-side linebacker following the Broncos signing of Ian Gold.[8] He finished with 55 tackles (39 solo) while adding three pass deflections and one forced fumble. Williams also contributed two tackles and a forced fumble on special teams.[6] He pleaded guilty in September 2005 to driving drunk and was ordered to perform 24 hours of community service.[9]

2006–2007[edit]​

In the 2006 season, he amassed 76 tackles (59 solo), a sack, one forced fumble, two pass deflections.[6]

2007–2008[edit]​

Following the injury-related release of Al Wilson, Williams was moved to his third position, middle linebacker.[8] He finished the 2007 season 2nd in the NFL[10] with 141 tackles (106 solo) along with one sack and one interception.[6]

2009–2010[edit]​

2009 brought change to the Broncos defense when former Patriots offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels was hired as head coach. McDaniels hired former 49ers head coach and defensive guru Mike Nolan as defensive coordinator. Nolan installed the 3-4 defense, in which he moved D.J. Williams to inside linebacker (ILB). Playing the "Jack" ILB position (same as Patrick Willis - 49ers), Williams finished the season with 122 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles.[6]

On November 12, 2010, Williams was pulled over by a Police officer for driving without headlights on. He was cited for DUI, a misdemeanor and driving without headlights. As this was his second DUI charge, Williams faced a mandatory 10-day jail sentence and a minimum of two years probation if he was convicted - he was ordered to appear in court on December 13.[9]

As a result of the arrest, the Denver Broncos fined Williams and demoted him from Defensive Co-Captain. It was also announced that he would not start the Week 10 match-up against AFC West rivals the Kansas City Chiefs.[9]

By the end of the season, Williams finished with 119 tackles (94 solo), 5.5 sacks, 9 pass deflection and 1 forced fumble.

2012[edit]​

In March 2012, Williams was suspended for six games after failing a mandatory league drug test.[11] Wesley Woodyard replaced Williams at linebacker. Williams' suspension was extended by three games by the NFL.[12]

Williams was released by the Broncos on March 11, 2013.[13]

Chicago Bears[edit]​

2013[edit]​

On March 22, 2013 the Chicago Bears signed Williams to a one-year contract.[14] In week six against the New York Giants, Williams ruptured his pectoral tendon.[15] He was placed on injured reserve on October 18.[16] Williams was a free agent after 2013, but re-signed with the Bears to a one-year deal on March 11, 2014.[17]

NFL statistics[edit]​

YearsTeamGPCOMBSOLOASTSACKFFFRFR YDSINTIR YDSAVG IRLNG IRTDPD
2004DEN1611481332.0100110101007
2005DEN165539160.0200000003
2006DEN167659171.0100000002
2007DEN16141106351.0220100005
2008DEN119368252.5010000002
2009DEN16122100223.5328000007
2010DEN1611994255.5110000009
2011DEN139070205.0310000002
2012DEN7141040.0000000001
2013CHI6271982.0100000000
2014CHI124630160.0000000000
Career14589767622122.51470210510038
[18]
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I know DJ....and I've bought a ton of DYME LYFE stuff....but he was suspended for 6 games (failed mandatory drug test rescinded to 3) and 2 DUIs...
 
Bunker Mentality said:
Your post deserves context...

DJ was a stud; maybe in a different system or franchise he would have gained more notoriety, but let's not pretend pro bowls are the end-all be-all of whether a dude could play the game. He played for 10 years and "constantly getting in trouble" isn't reflective of his entire career.

​

Professional career[edit]​

NFL Draft[edit]​

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m)		250 lb
(113 kg)		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.53 s4.05 s7.00 s38.0 in
(0.97 m)		9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4]
Williams was selected by the Denver Broncos in the first round (17th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft.[5] Williams emerged as one of the league's top linebackers.[1]

Denver Broncos[edit]​

2004–2005[edit]​

In his rookie year, he started 14 of 16 games and led the Broncos with 114 tackles (82 solo). He also recorded two sacks, one interception and one forced fumble.[6] Although an early candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year,[7] the award went to then-New York Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma.

2005–2006[edit]​

Williams was moved from his weak-side linebacker position to strong-side linebacker following the Broncos signing of Ian Gold.[8] He finished with 55 tackles (39 solo) while adding three pass deflections and one forced fumble. Williams also contributed two tackles and a forced fumble on special teams.[6] He pleaded guilty in September 2005 to driving drunk and was ordered to perform 24 hours of community service.[9]

2006–2007[edit]​

In the 2006 season, he amassed 76 tackles (59 solo), a sack, one forced fumble, two pass deflections.[6]

2007–2008[edit]​

Following the injury-related release of Al Wilson, Williams was moved to his third position, middle linebacker.[8] He finished the 2007 season 2nd in the NFL[10] with 141 tackles (106 solo) along with one sack and one interception.[6]

2009–2010[edit]​

2009 brought change to the Broncos defense when former Patriots offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels was hired as head coach. McDaniels hired former 49ers head coach and defensive guru Mike Nolan as defensive coordinator. Nolan installed the 3-4 defense, in which he moved D.J. Williams to inside linebacker (ILB). Playing the "Jack" ILB position (same as Patrick Willis - 49ers), Williams finished the season with 122 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles.[6]

On November 12, 2010, Williams was pulled over by a Police officer for driving without headlights on. He was cited for DUI, a misdemeanor and driving without headlights. As this was his second DUI charge, Williams faced a mandatory 10-day jail sentence and a minimum of two years probation if he was convicted - he was ordered to appear in court on December 13.[9]

As a result of the arrest, the Denver Broncos fined Williams and demoted him from Defensive Co-Captain. It was also announced that he would not start the Week 10 match-up against AFC West rivals the Kansas City Chiefs.[9]

By the end of the season, Williams finished with 119 tackles (94 solo), 5.5 sacks, 9 pass deflection and 1 forced fumble.

2012[edit]​

In March 2012, Williams was suspended for six games after failing a mandatory league drug test.[11] Wesley Woodyard replaced Williams at linebacker. Williams' suspension was extended by three games by the NFL.[12]

Williams was released by the Broncos on March 11, 2013.[13]

Chicago Bears[edit]​

2013[edit]​

On March 22, 2013 the Chicago Bears signed Williams to a one-year contract.[14] In week six against the New York Giants, Williams ruptured his pectoral tendon.[15] He was placed on injured reserve on October 18.[16] Williams was a free agent after 2013, but re-signed with the Bears to a one-year deal on March 11, 2014.[17]

NFL statistics[edit]​

YearsTeamGPCOMBSOLOASTSACKFFFRFR YDSINTIR YDSAVG IRLNG IRTDPD
2004DEN1611481332.0100110101007
2005DEN165539160.0200000003
2006DEN167659171.0100000002
2007DEN16141106351.0220100005
2008DEN119368252.5010000002
2009DEN16122100223.5328000007
2010DEN1611994255.5110000009
2011DEN139070205.0310000002
2012DEN7141040.0000000001
2013CHI6271982.0100000000
2014CHI124630160.0000000000
Career14589767622122.51470210510038
[18]
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Bro did you just copy and paste his entire wikipedia on here lol
 
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Bunker Mentality said:
Your post deserves context...

DJ was a stud; maybe in a different system or franchise he would have gained more notoriety, but let's not pretend pro bowls are the end-all be-all of whether a dude could play the game. He played for 10 years and "constantly getting in trouble" isn't reflective of his entire career.

​

Professional career[edit]​

NFL Draft[edit]​

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m)		250 lb
(113 kg)		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.53 s4.05 s7.00 s38.0 in
(0.97 m)		9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4]
Williams was selected by the Denver Broncos in the first round (17th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft.[5] Williams emerged as one of the league's top linebackers.[1]

Denver Broncos[edit]​

2004–2005[edit]​

In his rookie year, he started 14 of 16 games and led the Broncos with 114 tackles (82 solo). He also recorded two sacks, one interception and one forced fumble.[6] Although an early candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year,[7] the award went to then-New York Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma.

2005–2006[edit]​

Williams was moved from his weak-side linebacker position to strong-side linebacker following the Broncos signing of Ian Gold.[8] He finished with 55 tackles (39 solo) while adding three pass deflections and one forced fumble. Williams also contributed two tackles and a forced fumble on special teams.[6] He pleaded guilty in September 2005 to driving drunk and was ordered to perform 24 hours of community service.[9]

2006–2007[edit]​

In the 2006 season, he amassed 76 tackles (59 solo), a sack, one forced fumble, two pass deflections.[6]

2007–2008[edit]​

Following the injury-related release of Al Wilson, Williams was moved to his third position, middle linebacker.[8] He finished the 2007 season 2nd in the NFL[10] with 141 tackles (106 solo) along with one sack and one interception.[6]

2009–2010[edit]​

2009 brought change to the Broncos defense when former Patriots offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels was hired as head coach. McDaniels hired former 49ers head coach and defensive guru Mike Nolan as defensive coordinator. Nolan installed the 3-4 defense, in which he moved D.J. Williams to inside linebacker (ILB). Playing the "Jack" ILB position (same as Patrick Willis - 49ers), Williams finished the season with 122 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles.[6]

On November 12, 2010, Williams was pulled over by a Police officer for driving without headlights on. He was cited for DUI, a misdemeanor and driving without headlights. As this was his second DUI charge, Williams faced a mandatory 10-day jail sentence and a minimum of two years probation if he was convicted - he was ordered to appear in court on December 13.[9]

As a result of the arrest, the Denver Broncos fined Williams and demoted him from Defensive Co-Captain. It was also announced that he would not start the Week 10 match-up against AFC West rivals the Kansas City Chiefs.[9]

By the end of the season, Williams finished with 119 tackles (94 solo), 5.5 sacks, 9 pass deflection and 1 forced fumble.

2012[edit]​

In March 2012, Williams was suspended for six games after failing a mandatory league drug test.[11] Wesley Woodyard replaced Williams at linebacker. Williams' suspension was extended by three games by the NFL.[12]

Williams was released by the Broncos on March 11, 2013.[13]

Chicago Bears[edit]​

2013[edit]​

On March 22, 2013 the Chicago Bears signed Williams to a one-year contract.[14] In week six against the New York Giants, Williams ruptured his pectoral tendon.[15] He was placed on injured reserve on October 18.[16] Williams was a free agent after 2013, but re-signed with the Bears to a one-year deal on March 11, 2014.[17]

NFL statistics[edit]​

YearsTeamGPCOMBSOLOASTSACKFFFRFR YDSINTIR YDSAVG IRLNG IRTDPD
2004DEN1611481332.0100110101007
2005DEN165539160.0200000003
2006DEN167659171.0100000002
2007DEN16141106351.0220100005
2008DEN119368252.5010000002
2009DEN16122100223.5328000007
2010DEN1611994255.5110000009
2011DEN139070205.0310000002
2012DEN7141040.0000000001
2013CHI6271982.0100000000
2014CHI124630160.0000000000
Career14589767622122.51470210510038
[18]
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2007 second in the league in tackles and doesn't get a pro bowl invite. Seems like a snub.
 
firstandcanes said:
2007 second in the league in tackles and doesn't get a pro bowl invite. Seems like a snub.
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100% snub for the 2007 season. What's interesting is Al Wilson was named a starter for the Pro Bowl following the 2006 season. DJ took over his spot for the 2007 season and posted much better stats than what Al Wilson did in 2006. I was also looking and the AFC had only two inside linebackers selected for the 2008 Pro Bowl (2007 season). The previous year, the AFC selected 4 inside linebackers. Not sure if the criteria changed, but DJ should have been selected that year.
 
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