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Here's why Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson is the NFL's 59th best player

Derrick Johnson's time has come The KC Chiefs linebacker was voted the 59th best player in NFL Network's top 100 player countdown. Why was DJ voted in as a top 100 player? Here's why:

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At 6'3, he's a physical specimen. And handsome (or so my wife says).

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He's addicted to contact.

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Even when he's getting kicked.

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It doesn't even matter if you're not playing! He will hit you.

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It's OK to be a little scared. God knows I would be.

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He loooves fumbles, so he often tries for them. Look at the hand.

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Footsteps.

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Quarterbacks ... not such a fan of DJ.

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The only thing he loves more than a good fumble is a touchdown.

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Lots o' touchdowns.

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Sometimes in the same game!

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And sometimes in all-star games!

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I have run out of captions for his touchdowns.

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As a media member, I know who we can count on to speak for the team after a big win or a tough loss.

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As a fan, you know who to count on.

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When he speaks, people listen up.

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Coaches love him for a reason.

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Because he's a leader.

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He will fight for you.

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Why do I love DJ?

Because when you're visiting your biggest rival, the ball is on the goal line, and you need a stop, you know he'll be there. Dang it, you just know he'll be there ... for four plays in a row.

Derrick Johnson: The NFL's 59th best player

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Previously:

Brandon Flowers: 75th best player

The D-Bowe Show: 65th best player

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