While this is pretty accurate, you left something out. What a lot of people don't realize, is that DW has been expected throughout his career to switch positions frequently. This is one of the most difficult things to do on the football field and even though this has been the case, he has done so without complaint and performed respectably. Now this year, while he is back in his natural position, he is putting together a much better than average showing. Certainly not probowl level, but pretty impressive none the less. He is just reaching his prime and all you naysayers are ready to throw him onto the scrap heap so some other team can pick him up and make a probowler out of him.
As for DW's contract, he is in a favorable position for a pay raise. The front office is obviously playing their usual role of tough negotiator. DW and his agent are smart enough to know that to settle too quickly is not wise on their part, because this position is not as simple as throwing someone else on the roster into the SS spot. Face it. This is a critical position and the Bill's need him so they can fill other positions of greater need.
Now we don't know that he will ever make it to the probowl, but if this year is any indication, at the very least, he's headed in the right direction. People often have a narrow minded view of what is going on with this team. There are other variables too. Coaching for instance. Dick Jauron never seemed to understand that his players have certain skills and weaknesses. He liked to dictate the scheme and make his players adhere to it rather than adjust the scheme to match a player's strengths. This new regime is now utilizing DW's strengths and people are now surprised that his production is better? Yea, I know. It's a contract year....Blah, Blah. People need to open up their minds and look at all of the evidence.