Willis edged the 2008 professional Butkus Award winner, Cowboys OLB DeMarcus Ware, who finished with 39 points (six first-place votes). NFL rookie and first-round draft pick Brian Cushing of the Texans finished third with 12 points, followed by Ray Lewis of the Ravens (nine points) and three players tied for fifth place Karlos Dansby, who recently signed with the Dolphins; Shaun Phillips of the Chargers; and Elvis Dumervil of the Broncos.
http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/03/16/niners-willis-wins-butkus-award
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Another impressive achievement for the rookie LB.
http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/03/16/niners-willis-wins-butkus-award
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Another impressive achievement for the rookie LB.