It isn't just his smarts and technique. If I were to ask you to list DJs strenghts, what would you say? Probably his athleticism, his speed, his hands, and his tackling. If I were to ask you to list his weaknesses, what would you say? Probably his toughness, his smarts, and his run defense.
I agree that having a guy like DJ to bring in on passing downs would be terrific. But the reason he's wasn't a starter in 2009 was because he just doesn't fit, either in terms of skill set or in terms of physicality, as a 3-4 LB (either inside or outside). And I don't see a player as talented as him being happy playing only 1/3 of defensive downs.
DJ should be in a system where he allowed to run all over the field making tackles, and where teams won't be running right at him most downs. In other words, he should be a Derrick Brooks-type for some team at weakside linebacker.
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