Well, not that we are an authority at all or that anyone will take our opinions as fact...but we don't care. We do this for fun anyway. Nevertheless, we'll hand out some awards for the season.
Note: These are based on REGULAR season, not the playoffs
Matt: Matt Ryan
Jay: Matt Ryan, definitely
Casey: Not much of a discussion in my mind, Matt Ryan takes the cake easily.
Honorable Mentions: Matt Forte,RB, Chicago Bears; DeSean Jackson, WR, Philadelphia Eagles; Johnathan Stewart, RB, Carolina Panthers
Defense
Matt: Ehh Horton.. I liked Lofton more though, but considering how bad Washington was, Horton made a huge difference.
Jay: I'd put Chris Horton as well, but Lofton was darn close
Casey: Chris Horton (SS) of the Redskins. This guy flew all over the field and was one of the high points in a bad Washington defense.
Honorable Mentions: Curtis Lofton, LB, Atlanta Falcons; Dominique Rogers-Cromartie, CB, Arizona Cardinals
Matt: Flacco The guy made it to the AFC championship, and this was like a typical Ravens run to the Super Bowl. The Ravens actually CAN score on offense, and Flacco's arm is just amazing. When he makes a mistake, he doesn't let it get to him, while most rookies do. Yea the Ravens have a sick defense, but in the close games they've won it's been the offense scoring points.
Jay: I got Steve Slaton here (not just because I'm a Mountaineer) Eddie Royal wasn't used to his potential, and that's why I can't give it to him.
Casey: Um....I can't decide. Chris Johnson did incredible but so did Joe Flacco. I'm gonna have to go with Chris Johnson though. He was a game changer and made that offense explosive. The Ravens didn't need an explosive offense with a defense like that.
Honorable Mentions: Eddie Royal, WR, Denver Broncos
Defense
Matt: Mayo. He was great in college, and he looks like a regular in the NFL.
Jay: Without a doubt Jerod Mayo takes this cake.
Casey: Jerod Mayo, hard to believe this guy is just a rookie.
Honorable Mentions: Brandon Flowers, CB, Kansas City Chiefs
Jay: Adrian Peterson, the guy is just insane.
Casey: DeAngelo Williams. The scary part of his season is that he shared time with Jonathon Stewart and still put up 18 TDs and 1500+ yards and 0 fumbles.
Honorable Mention: Michael Turner, RB, Atlanta Falcons
Jay: Matt Cassel- sure they didn't make the playoffs, but how many people had them one win away from the post season when Brady went down? Not me. This guy took an organization with broken spirits and gave them hope. Not many people can do that.
Casey: Nope, NOT Peyton Manning. I'm sorry but I've gotta go with Matt Cassel. I know, Pats didn't make the playoffs, but they wouldn't have even come close to the playoffs if he didn't play the way he did. And let's face it, the AFC South isn't really that good.
Note: These are based on REGULAR season, not the playoffs
NFC Rookie of the Year
OffenseMatt: Matt Ryan
Jay: Matt Ryan, definitely
Casey: Not much of a discussion in my mind, Matt Ryan takes the cake easily.
Honorable Mentions: Matt Forte,RB, Chicago Bears; DeSean Jackson, WR, Philadelphia Eagles; Johnathan Stewart, RB, Carolina Panthers
Defense
Matt: Ehh Horton.. I liked Lofton more though, but considering how bad Washington was, Horton made a huge difference.
Jay: I'd put Chris Horton as well, but Lofton was darn close
Casey: Chris Horton (SS) of the Redskins. This guy flew all over the field and was one of the high points in a bad Washington defense.
Honorable Mentions: Curtis Lofton, LB, Atlanta Falcons; Dominique Rogers-Cromartie, CB, Arizona Cardinals
AFC Rookie of the Year
OffenseMatt: Flacco The guy made it to the AFC championship, and this was like a typical Ravens run to the Super Bowl. The Ravens actually CAN score on offense, and Flacco's arm is just amazing. When he makes a mistake, he doesn't let it get to him, while most rookies do. Yea the Ravens have a sick defense, but in the close games they've won it's been the offense scoring points.
Jay: I got Steve Slaton here (not just because I'm a Mountaineer) Eddie Royal wasn't used to his potential, and that's why I can't give it to him.
Casey: Um....I can't decide. Chris Johnson did incredible but so did Joe Flacco. I'm gonna have to go with Chris Johnson though. He was a game changer and made that offense explosive. The Ravens didn't need an explosive offense with a defense like that.
Honorable Mentions: Eddie Royal, WR, Denver Broncos
Defense
Matt: Mayo. He was great in college, and he looks like a regular in the NFL.
Jay: Without a doubt Jerod Mayo takes this cake.
Casey: Jerod Mayo, hard to believe this guy is just a rookie.
Honorable Mentions: Brandon Flowers, CB, Kansas City Chiefs
NFC MVP
Matt: Deangelo Williams. For the exact same reasons as what Casey said. He shared time and came in 3rd for top yards in the NFL, that's amazing (Stewart had 800+ yards).Jay: Adrian Peterson, the guy is just insane.
Casey: DeAngelo Williams. The scary part of his season is that he shared time with Jonathon Stewart and still put up 18 TDs and 1500+ yards and 0 fumbles.
Honorable Mention: Michael Turner, RB, Atlanta Falcons
AFC MVP
Matt: Jay Cutler - Cassel did do great, the fact that he got a franchise tag was pretty good. But Jay Cutler's team had an amazing offense, and lost a lot of games because of that porous defense. The had the 3rd best passing defense, and there was no Randy Moss catching for them. For a guy with Diabetes, that's a pretty good accomplishment.Jay: Matt Cassel- sure they didn't make the playoffs, but how many people had them one win away from the post season when Brady went down? Not me. This guy took an organization with broken spirits and gave them hope. Not many people can do that.
Casey: Nope, NOT Peyton Manning. I'm sorry but I've gotta go with Matt Cassel. I know, Pats didn't make the playoffs, but they wouldn't have even come close to the playoffs if he didn't play the way he did. And let's face it, the AFC South isn't really that good.
Incredible Collapse of the Year
Really, no contest. We didn't even need to check with each other on this one. We'll just say one word: Plax.Matt: Cowboys Geez did you see the talent/money on their team? It was a collapse from the start, and a marvelous one to watch. Yea Yea collapse means started good and ended bad, but the Cowboys SHOULD have been a super bowl team..
Jay: Bills, Broncos tie for this one
Casey: Broncos. I mean, shouldn't be up for debate even.
D'oh of the Year AwardJay: Bills, Broncos tie for this one
Casey: Broncos. I mean, shouldn't be up for debate even.
Incredible Comeback of the Year
Matt: Chargers,no doubt, since they got screwed against the Broncos early and still made it to the second round of the playoffs.
Jay: Spanning 2 years really, but Miami Dolphins; 1 win a year ago to playoffs this year. Incredible.
Casey: Other end of the spectrum, same division. San Diego Chargers
Jay: Spanning 2 years really, but Miami Dolphins; 1 win a year ago to playoffs this year. Incredible.
Casey: Other end of the spectrum, same division. San Diego Chargers
Coach of the Year
Matt: John Harbough.. New coach on a team that wasn't sure of its direction, and because I didn't want to also pick Sporano.
Jay: Tony Sporano, Miami Dolphins
Casey: Mike Smith, Atlanta Falcons. Smith changed the whole mentality in Atlanta and got players to actually live up to potential *cough* Roddy White *cough*
Jay: Tony Sporano, Miami Dolphins
Casey: Mike Smith, Atlanta Falcons. Smith changed the whole mentality in Atlanta and got players to actually live up to potential *cough* Roddy White *cough*
Team You Wish Had Done Better
Matt: 49ers After so many years of being terrible and getting great picks, this team should be much better than it is. And going with O'Sullivan was a terrible idea (Thanks Martz)
Jay: Honestly, as much as I don't like them, New England: This would have made one of the better stories in all of sports. Having to replace a definite Hall-Of-Fame quarterback with a little known backup, everyone doubting your chances, and then making the AFC title game or better. That would have been a movie.
Casey: For me, I wish the Jacksonville Jaguars had done better. After everything that happened with Richard Collier, I wish they were able to perform better than a 5-11 record. Its rare that you see such a contrast in sports as the tragedy with Richard Collier and the stupidity of Plaxico Burress.
Jay: Honestly, as much as I don't like them, New England: This would have made one of the better stories in all of sports. Having to replace a definite Hall-Of-Fame quarterback with a little known backup, everyone doubting your chances, and then making the AFC title game or better. That would have been a movie.
Casey: For me, I wish the Jacksonville Jaguars had done better. After everything that happened with Richard Collier, I wish they were able to perform better than a 5-11 record. Its rare that you see such a contrast in sports as the tragedy with Richard Collier and the stupidity of Plaxico Burress.
Jay: Hahahahaha, Plax.
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