NFL Czar: The Czar's 2010 NFL awards
After every NFL season, the
Associated Press hands out their
end-of-year awards. I will do the
same today. While they will likely
look the same as the AP's selections,
I am just giving the awards
to the most deserving person. So
here goes, the NFL Czar's 2010
NFL Awards.
Offensive Rookie of the Year: St Louis quarterback Sam Bradford
The Rams hit a home run with their first overall pick last April. Bradford set an NFL record for pass completions as a rookie. He led the team to a 7-9 record, and came one game away from a division title and playoff berth. Expect big things from Bradford in the future.
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Detroit defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh
We went from not being able to say his name to not being able to look away. Suh lived up to the hype, and helped give the Lions defence the identity they have lacked in recent years. He was dominant all year, compiling 10 sacks from the DT position. Not bad at all.
Surprise Team of the Year: Kansas City Chiefs
They went from 4-12 to 10-6. A six-game swing was all the Chiefs needed to grab a playoff spot this year. They possessed an explosive offence, highlighted by wide receiver Dwayne Bowe. The defence improved a lot as well. They will be a force for years to come.
Disappointing Team of the Year: Dallas Cowboys
Even with the injury to Tony Romo that ended their year, the Cowboys were a massive letdown. They were 1-5 before the injury, and didn't play good defence at any point this year. They made too many mental errors, and took bad penalties at the most inopportune times. I fully expect them to rebound next year, but it was a shame to see them on the sidelines during the Super Bowl in Dallas.
Defensive Player of the Year: Green Bay linebacker Clay Matthews
There was no more dominant player on the defensive side of the ball. Matthews can do everything. He is one of the best pass rushers in the game, as he picked up 13.5 sacks on the year. He was great against the run, and went into beast mode in the playoffs. He wins this award by a landslide.
Offensive Player of the Year: Houston running back Arian Foster
Again, this one speaks for itself. Foster came out of nowhere to lead the NFL in rushing yards with over 1,600. He also led the NFL in rushing touchdowns, with 16. He also caught 66 passes, which led NFL running backs. A dominant year for sure, but he lost out on this year's top prize to the only man who had a more dominant season.
Most Valuable Player: New England quarterback Tom Brady
Sorry, Mike Vick, but this award goes to Tom Terrific. He threw 36 touchdown passes, and only got intercepted four times all year. He shattered an NFL record going over 300 straight passes without getting picked. He led the Patriots to yet another division title, but fell short in the playoffs. None of that matters though, as he wins the MVP award for the regular season. Vick certainly is the runner-up, and will likely take home the AP's comeback player of the year award.
That's it folks, for next week, I will take a look at the current labour situation in the NFL, and what could happen next season.
Offensive Rookie of the Year: St Louis quarterback Sam Bradford
The Rams hit a home run with their first overall pick last April. Bradford set an NFL record for pass completions as a rookie. He led the team to a 7-9 record, and came one game away from a division title and playoff berth. Expect big things from Bradford in the future.
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Detroit defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh
We went from not being able to say his name to not being able to look away. Suh lived up to the hype, and helped give the Lions defence the identity they have lacked in recent years. He was dominant all year, compiling 10 sacks from the DT position. Not bad at all.
Surprise Team of the Year: Kansas City Chiefs
They went from 4-12 to 10-6. A six-game swing was all the Chiefs needed to grab a playoff spot this year. They possessed an explosive offence, highlighted by wide receiver Dwayne Bowe. The defence improved a lot as well. They will be a force for years to come.
Disappointing Team of the Year: Dallas Cowboys
Even with the injury to Tony Romo that ended their year, the Cowboys were a massive letdown. They were 1-5 before the injury, and didn't play good defence at any point this year. They made too many mental errors, and took bad penalties at the most inopportune times. I fully expect them to rebound next year, but it was a shame to see them on the sidelines during the Super Bowl in Dallas.
Defensive Player of the Year: Green Bay linebacker Clay Matthews
There was no more dominant player on the defensive side of the ball. Matthews can do everything. He is one of the best pass rushers in the game, as he picked up 13.5 sacks on the year. He was great against the run, and went into beast mode in the playoffs. He wins this award by a landslide.
Offensive Player of the Year: Houston running back Arian Foster
Again, this one speaks for itself. Foster came out of nowhere to lead the NFL in rushing yards with over 1,600. He also led the NFL in rushing touchdowns, with 16. He also caught 66 passes, which led NFL running backs. A dominant year for sure, but he lost out on this year's top prize to the only man who had a more dominant season.
Most Valuable Player: New England quarterback Tom Brady
Sorry, Mike Vick, but this award goes to Tom Terrific. He threw 36 touchdown passes, and only got intercepted four times all year. He shattered an NFL record going over 300 straight passes without getting picked. He led the Patriots to yet another division title, but fell short in the playoffs. None of that matters though, as he wins the MVP award for the regular season. Vick certainly is the runner-up, and will likely take home the AP's comeback player of the year award.
That's it folks, for next week, I will take a look at the current labour situation in the NFL, and what could happen next season.
