M.V.P. – Josh Allen, QB, Bills.
The real MVP award became a two-horse race between Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye, but the true MVP of the league was Josh Allen once again. Allen was, undoubtedly, the most valuable player to his team. If you replace Stafford with an average quarterback, the Rams still may have been a playoff team with Sean McVay coaching him up. With Puka Nacua and Davante Adams at his disposal, this mediocre quarterback may have won 10 games. The Patriots, meanwhile, had a very easy schedule, a great coach, and a top-10 defense. A mediocre quarterback also could have gotten the Patriots to the playoffs. Meanwhile, a mediocre quarterback replacing Allen would have resulted in the Bills winning four or so games. No one meant more to his team than Allen.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Josh Allen, QB, Bills
2023: Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs
2022: Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs
2021: Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
2020: Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
2019: Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks
2018: Drew Brees, QB, Saints
2017: Tom Brady, QB, Patriots
2016: Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons
2015: Cam Newton, QB, Panthers
2014: Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
2013: Peyton Manning, QB, Broncos
2012: Peyton Manning, QB, Broncos
2011: Drew Brees, QB, Saints
2010: Tom Brady, QB, Patriots
2009: Drew Brees, QB, Saints
2008: Kurt Warner, QB, Cardinals
2007: Tom Brady, QB, Patriots
2006: LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, Chargers
2005: Tom Brady, QB, Patriots
2004: Michael Vick, QB, Falcons
2003: Tom Brady, QB, Patriots
2002: Michael Vick, QB, Falcons
2001: Tom Brady, QB, Patriots
2000: Donovan McNabb, QB, Eagles
Quarterback of the Year – Matthew Stafford, Rams.
Rather than MVP, these positional awards consider stats as the primary focus. With that in mind, Matthew Stafford was the quarterback of the year. Stafford led the NFL in both passing yards and passing touchdowns, accumulating 4,707 and 46, respectively. Stafford blew everyone away in the passing touchdowns category. While Stafford threw for 46 touchdowns, no one else had more than 34!
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Joe Burrow, Bengals
2023: Dak Prescott, Cowboys
2022: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
2021: Aaron Rodgers, Packers
2020: Aaron Rodgers, Packers
2019: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
2018: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
2017: Tom Brady, Patriots
2016: Matt Ryan, Falcons
2015: Cam Newton, Panthers
2014: Aaron Rodgers, Packers
2013: Peyton Manning, Broncos
2012: Peyton Manning, Broncos
2011: Aaron Rodgers, Packers
2010: Aaron Rodgers, Packers
2009: Peyton Manning, Colts
2008: Drew Brees, Saints
2007: Tom Brady, Patriots
2006: Drew Brees, Saints
2005: Carson Palmer, Bengals
2004: Peyton Manning, Colts
2003: Peyton Manning, Colts
2002: Rich Gannon, Raiders
2001: Kurt Warner, Rams
2000: Peyton Manning, Colts
Running Back of the Year – Jonathan Taylor, Colts.
Jonathan Taylor was the best running back in the NFL for most of the 2025 season. He ended up third in rushing yardage, but only because the team fell apart late in the year as a result of quarterback injury. Despite this, Taylor still led the NFL in rushing touchdowns with 18. Only one other running back (Derrick Henry) even had more than 13 rushing touchdowns.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Saquon Barkley, Eagles
2023: Christian McCaffrey, 49ers
2022: Josh Jacobs, Raiders
2021: Derrick Henry, Titans
2020: Derrick Henry, Titans
2019: Christian McCaffrey, Panthers
2018: Saquon Barkley, Giants
2017: Todd Gurley, Rams
2016: Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys
2015: Adrian Peterson, Vikings
2014: DeMarco Murray, Cowboys
2013: Jamaal Charles, Chiefs
2012: Adrian Peterson, Vikings
2011: Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars
2010: Jamaal Charles, Chiefs
2009: Chris Johnson, Titans
2008: DeAngelo Williams, Panthers
2007: Brian Westbrook, Eagles
2006: LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers
2005: Larry Johnson, Chiefs
2004: Curtis Martin, Jets
2003: LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers
2002: Priest Holmes, Chiefs
2001: Marshall Faulk, Rams
2000: Marshall Faulk, Rams
Wide Receiver of the Year – Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks.
There were only two receivers to accumulate more than 1,430 receiving yards last year: Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. This award would obviously have to go to one of them. My vote goes to Smith-Njigba, but not just because he edged out Nacua, 1,793 to 1,715. The reason is the quarterback. Nacua had the top passer in the league throwing to him, while Smith-Njigba was catching passes from Sam Darnold. If you reverse the quarterbacks, there’s a good chance Smith-Njigba may have approached 2,000 receiving yards.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals
2023: Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
2022: Justin Jefferson, Vikings
2021: Cooper Kupp, Rams
2020: Davante Adams, Packers
2019: Michael Thomas, Saints
2018: Julio Jones, Falcons
2017: Antonio Brown, Steelers
2016: Julio Jones, Falcons
2015: Antonio Brown, Steelers
2014: Antonio Brown, Steelers
2013: Josh Gordon, Browns
2012: Calvin Johnson, Lions
2011: Calvin Johnson, Lions
2010: Roddy White, Falcons
2009: Andre Johnson, Texans
2008: Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals
2007: Randy Moss, Patriots
2006: Marvin Harrison, Colts
2005: Steve Smith, Panthers
2004: Muhsin Muhammad, Panthers
2003: Randy Moss, Vikings
2002: Marvin Harrison, Colts
2001: Terrell Owens, 49ers
2000: Randy Moss, Vikings
Tight End of the Year – Trey McBride, Cardinals.
This is an easy one. Tight ends don’t often finish sixth in receiving yards, but that was the case for Trey McBride, who logged 1,239 yards. The big difference was the scoring; McBride found the end zone on 11 occasions. The narrative, prior to 2025, was that McBride was allergic to touchdowns, but all it took was Kyler Murray to be benched. McBride became a touchdown machine with Jacoby Brissett at the helm.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Brock Bowers, Raiders
2023: George Kittle, 49ers
2022: Travis Kelce, Chiefs
2021: Mark Andrews, Ravens
2020: Travis Kelce, Chiefs
2019: Travis Kelce, Chiefs
2018: Travis Kelce, Chiefs
2017: Rob Gronkowski, Patriots
2016: Travis Kelce, Chiefs
2015: Rob Gronkowski, Patriots
2014: Rob Gronkowski, Patriots
2013: Jimmy Graham, Saints
2012: Rob Gronkowski, Patriots
2011: Rob Gronkowski, Patriots
2010: Jason Witten, Cowboys
2009: Dallas Clark, Colts
2008: Tony Gonzalez, Chiefs
2007: Jason Witten, Cowboys
2006: Antonio Gates, Chargers
2005: Antonio Gates, Chargers
2004: Tony Gonzalez, Chiefs
2003: Tony Gonzalez, Chiefs
2002: Todd Heap, Ravens
2001: Tony Gonzalez, Chiefs
2000: Tony Gonzalez, Chiefs
Offensive Tackle of the Year – Andrew Thomas, Giants.
It’s a shame Andrew Thomas’ talents are being wasted with the Giants. Perhaps things will turn around with John Harbaugh coaching the team, and if so, Thomas will be instrumental in blocking for Jaxson Dart. Thomas was amazing last year, surrendering just one sack and 13 pressures. He also run blocked at a high level.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Lane Johnson, Eagles
2023: Trent Williams, 49ers
2022: Trent Williams, 49ers
2021: Trent Williams, 49ers
2020: David Bakhtiari, Packers
2019: Ronnie Stanley, Ravens
2018: David Bakhtiari, Packers
2017: Lane Johnson, Eagles
2016: Joe Thomas, Browns
2015: Joe Thomas, Browns
2014: Joe Thomas, Browns
2013: Joe Thomas, Browns
2012: Joe Thomas, Browns
2011: Joe Thomas, Browns
2010: D’Brickashaw Ferguson, Jets
2009: Joe Thomas, Browns
2008: Michael Roos, Titans
2007: Matt Light, Patriots
2006: Tarik Glenn, Colts
2005: Walter Jones, Seahawks
2004: Walter Jones, Seahawks
2003: Jonathan Ogden, Ravens
2002: Willie Roaf, Chiefs
2001: Orlando Pace, Rams
2000: Jonathan Ogden, Ravens
Offensive Guard of the Year – Joe Thuney, Bears.
Joe Thuney saved the Chiefs two years in a row. He was an incredible guard for the Chiefs, but had to move out to left tackle on occasion when the situation called for it. Thuney didn’t allow a single sack in 2024 and was flagged for only one penalty. Given how important he was for Kansas City, it was shocking that they let him go. Thuney took his talents to Chicago and was incredible for Caleb Williams. Once again, Thuney was stellar at guard and then saved the team at left tackle when needed.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Joe Thuney, Chiefs
2023: Joe Thuney, Chiefs
2022: Zack Martin, Cowboys
2021: Zack Martin, Cowboys
2020: Quenton Nelson, Colts
2019: Zack Martin, Cowboys
2018: Zack Martin, Cowboys
2017: Zack Martin, Cowboys
2016: Zack Martin, Cowboys
2015: Marshal Yanda, Ravens
2014: Marshal Yanda, Ravens
2013: Josh Sitton, Packers
2012: Evan Mathis, Eagles
2011: Carl Nicks, Saints
2010: Josh Sitton, Packers
2009: Jahri Evans, Saints
2008: Kris Dielman, Chargers
2007: Steve Hutchinson, Vikings
2006: Steve Hutchinson, Vikings
2005: Alan Faneca, Steelers
2004: Alan Faneca, Steelers
2003: Will Shields, Chiefs
2002: Ron Stone, 49ers
2001: Alan Faneca, Steelers
2000: Randall McDaniel, Buccaneers
Center of the Year – Creed Humphrey, Chiefs.
Creed Humphrey allowed the Chiefs to have two interior offensive linemen award winners before Thuney departed, and that would have been the case once again in 2025. Humphrey had an incredible season. Humphrey surrendered just once sack and was penalized only twice.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Creed Humphrey, Chiefs
2023: Frank Ragnow, Lions
2022: Jason Kelce, Eagles
2021: Corey Linsley, Chargers
2020: Corey Linsley, Packers
2019: Jason Kelce, Eagles
2018: Jason Kelce, Eagles
2017: Travis Frederick, Cowboys
2016: Travis Frederick, Cowboys
2015: Travis Frederick, Cowboys
2014: Nick Mangold, Jets
2013: Dominic Raiola, Lions
2012: John Sullivan, Vikings
2011: Nick Mangold, Jets
2010: Nick Mangold, Jets
2009: Nick Mangold, Jets
2008: Kevin Mawae, Titans
2007: Jeff Saturday, Colts
2006: Olin Kreutz, Bears
2005: Jeff Hartings, Steelers
2004: Kevin Mawae, Jets
2003: Kevin Mawae, Jets
2002: Kevin Mawae, Jets
2001: Olin Kreutz, Bears
2000: Tom Nalen, Broncos
4-3 Defensive End of the Year – Myles Garrett, Browns.
Could anyone else have won this award? Myles Garrett broke the single-season sack record, although he did so in his 17th game, whereas T.J. Watt and Michael Strahan were able to play just 16 contests. Still, Garrett was incredible. He has now taken this award on six occasions.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Myles Garrett, Browns
2023: Maxx Crosby, Raiders
2022: Myles Garrett, Browns
2021: Myles Garrett, Browns
2020: Myles Garrett, Browns
2019: Danielle Hunter, Vikings
2018: Myles Garrett, Browns
2017: Calais Campbell, Jaguars
2016: Khalil Mack, Raiders
2015: Michael Bennett, Seahawks
2014: Michael Bennett, Seahawks
2013: Robert Quinn, Rams
2012: J.J. Watt, Texans (3-4)
2011: Jared Allen, Vikings
2010: Julius Peppers, Bears
2009: Jared Allen, Vikings
2008: Jared Allen, Vikings
2007: Jared Allen, Chiefs
2006: Jason Taylor, Dolphins
2005: Dwight Freeney, Colts
2004: Julius Peppers, Panthers
2003: Michael Strahan, Giants
2002: Jason Taylor, Dolphins
2001: Michael Strahan, Giants
2000: Jason Taylor, Dolphins
3-4 Defensive End of the Year – Jeffery Simmons, Titans.
Jeffery Simmons had an incredible year. He logged 11 sacks and led all non-edge defensive linemen in pressures with 64. And this happen despite the fact that he missed a month of action in the regular season!
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Cameron Heyward, Steelers
2023: Aaron Donald, Rams
2022: Aaron Donald, Rams
2021: Aaron Donald, Rams
2020: Aaron Donald, Rams
2019: Aaron Donald, Rams
2018: Aaron Donald, Rams
2017: Cameron Heyward, Steelers
2016: Calais Campbell, Cardinals
2015: J.J. Watt, Texans
2014: J.J. Watt, Texans
2013: J.J. Watt, Texans
2012: J.J. Watt, Texans
Defensive Tackle of the Year – Quinnen Williams, Cowboys.
Jerry Jones really screwed things up with Micah Parsons, but he at least was able to make some amends with Quinnen Williams. The former Jet was dominant with the Cowboys following the trade-deadline deal and will serve as a building block for the Cowboys defense in the coming years.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Chris Jones, Chiefs
2023: Chris Jones, Chiefs
2022: Chris Jones, Chiefs
2021: Chris Jones, Chiefs
2020: Chris Jones, Chiefs
2019: Fletcher Cox, Eagles
2018: Fletcher Cox, Eagles
2017: Aaron Donald, Rams
2016: Aaron Donald, Rams
2015: Aaron Donald, Rams
2014: Gerald McCoy, Buccaneers
2013: Gerald McCoy, Buccaneers
2012: Geno Atkins, Bengals
2011: Justin Smith, 49ers
2010: Kyle Williams, Bills
2009: Kevin Williams, Vikings
2008: Albert Haynesworth, Titans
2007: Albert Haynesworth, Titans
2006: Tommie Harris, Bears
2005: Casey Hampton, Steelers
2004: Jamal Williams, Chargers
2003: Kris Jenkins, Panthers
2002: Warren Sapp, Buccaneers
2001: Warren Sapp, Buccaneers
2000: Warren Sapp, Buccaneers
3-4 Outside Linebacker of the Year – Byron Young, Rams
For the first time since 2018, the top 3-4 outside linebacker is not T.J. Watt. Byron Young overtook him in 2025, as he and Jared Verse provided a stellar force on the edge. Young notched 12 sacks last year and was strong against the run.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: T.J. Watt, Steelers
2023: T.J. Watt, Steelers
2022: T.J. Watt, Steelers
2021: T.J. Watt, Steelers
2020: T.J. Watt, Steelers
2019: T.J. Watt, Steelers
2018: Khalil Mack, Bears
2017: Von Miller, Broncos
2016: Von Miller, Broncos
2015: Von Miller, Broncos
2014: Justin Houston, Chiefs
2013: Robert Mathis, Colts
2011: DeMarcus Ware, Cowboys
2010: Clay Matthews, Packers
2009: DeMarcus Ware, Cowboys
2008: DeMarcus Ware, Cowboys
2007: DeMarcus Ware, Cowboys
2006: Shawne Merriman, Chargers
4-3 Outside Linebacker of the Year – Micah Parsons, Packers.
Micah Parsons played on the defensive line frequently, so perhaps it’s not fair to list him as an outside linebacker. However, Parsons spends way more time in coverage than prototypical 4-3 defensive ends. Parsons notched 12.5 sacks in 2025 despite missing time at the end of the season. Green Bay’s defense collapsed once Parsons was lost for the season.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Micah Parsons, Cowboys
2023: Micah Parsons, Cowboys
2022: Micah Parsons, Cowboys
2021: Micah Parsons, Cowboys
2020: Lavonte David, Buccaneers
2019: Demario Davis, Saints
2018: Darius Leonard, Colts
2017: Telvin Smith, Jaguars
2016: K.J. Wright, Seahawks
2015: Jamie Collins, Patriots
2014: Von Miller, Broncos
2013: Lavonte David, Buccaneers
2012: Von Miller, Broncos
2005: Cato June, Colts
2004: Takeo Spikes, Bills
2003: Keith Bulluck, Titans
2002: Derrick Brooks, Buccaneers
2001: Jamir Miller, Browns
2000: Derrick Brooks, Buccaneers
Inside Linebacker of the Year – Jack Campbell, Lions.
For the first time since 2019, the top inside linebacker in the NFL was not Fred Warner. Of course, that had to do with Warner missing most of 2025 with an injury. Still, Jack Campbell is very worthy of this award. He was the best off-ball linebacker in the league last year. He was excellent in coverage and even better in run support.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Fred Warner, 49ers
2023: Fred Warner, 49ers
2022: Fred Warner, 49ers
2021: Fred Warner, 49ers
2020: Fred Warner, 49ers
2019: Eric Kendricks, Vikings
2018: Bobby Wagner, Seahawks
2017: Bobby Wagner, Seahawks
2016: Bobby Wagner, Seahawks
2015: Luke Kuechly, Panthers
2014: Luke Kuechly, Panthers
2013: NaVorro Bowman, 49ers
2012: Patrick Willis, 49ers
2011: Patrick Willis, 49ers
2010: Lawrence Timmons, Steelers
2009: Patrick Willis, 49ers
2008: Ray Lewis, Ravens
2007: Lofa Tatupu, Seahawks
2006: Brian Urlacher, Bears
2005: Brian Urlacher, Bears
2004: Tedy Bruschi, Patriots
2003: Ray Lewis, Ravens
2002: Zach Thomas, Dolphins
2001: Brian Urlacher, Bears
2000: Ray Lewis, Ravens
Cornerback of the Year – Christian Gonzalez, Patriots.
There were many reasons why the Patriots had a huge improvement last year. Christian Gonzalez was one of them. Gonzalez ranked second in the NFL in surrendered completion percentage of 44.6. Quinyon Mitchell ranked ahead of him, but had double the number of penalties.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Patrick Surtain II, Broncos
2023: Sauce Gardner, Jets
2022: Sauce Gardner, Jets
2021: Jalen Ramsey, Rams
2020: Jaire Alexander, Packers
2019: Stephen Gilmore, Patriots
2018: Stephon Gilmore, Patriots
2017: Jalen Ramsey, Jaguars
2016: Janoris Jenkins, Giants
2015: Josh Norman, Panthers
2014: Richard Sherman, Seahawks
2013: Richard Sherman, Seahawks
2012: Richard Sherman, Seahawks
2011: Darrelle Revis, Jets
2010: Tramon Williams, Packers
2009: Darrelle Revis, Jets
2008: Nnamdi Asomugha, Raiders
2007: Antonio Cromartie, Chargers
2006: Champ Bailey, Broncos
2005: Champ Bailey, Broncos
2004: Nate Clements, Bills
2003: Ty Law, Patriots
2002: Bobby Taylor, Eagles
2001: Aeneas Williams, Rams
2000: Samari Rolle, Titans
Free Safety of the Year – Bryan Cook, Chiefs.
The past few winners of this award either had down years or missed time, opening up the door for Bryan Cook to win the award as the top free agent safety. The Chiefs had a horrible pass defense last year, but Bryan Cook was the lone bright spot in the secondary as a player who thrived in both coverage and run support.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Kerby Joseph, Lions
2023: Antoine Winfield, Buccaneers
2022: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Steelers
2021: Kevin Byard, Titans
2020: Marcus Maye, Jets
2019: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Steelers
2018: Eddie Jackson, Bears
2017: Harrison Smith, Vikings
2016: Devin McCourty, Patriots
2015: Eric Berry, Chiefs
2014: Eric Weddle, Chargers
2013: Jairus Byrd, Bills
2012: Jairus Byrd, Bills
2011: Eric Weddle, Chargers
2010: Nick Collins, Packers
2009: Darren Sharper, Saints
2008: Ed Reed, Ravens
2007: Sean Taylor, Redskins
2006: Brian Dawkins, Eagles
2005: Bob Sanders, Colts
2004: Brian Dawkins, Eagles
2003: Roy Williams, Cowboys
2002: Rod Woodson, Raiders
2001: Brian Dawkins, Eagles
2000: Darren Sharper, Packers
Strong Safety of the Year – Kyle Hamilton, Ravens.
Kyle Hamilton is arguably the best defensive back in the NFL right now, which actually isn’t even the whole story because he tends to play some linebacker as well. Hamilton is a terrific player who is elite in both coverage and run support.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Kyle Hamilton, Ravens
2023: Jevon Holland, Dolphins
2022: Kamren Curl, Redskins
2021: Harrison Smith, Vikings
2020: John Johnson, Rams
2019: Jamal Adams, Jets
2018: Jamal Adams, Jets
2017: Landon Collins, Giants
2016: Landon Collins, Giants
2015: T.J. Ward, Broncos
2014: Kam Chancellor, Seahawks
2013: Kam Chancellor, Seahawks
2012: Reshad Jones, Dolphins
2011: Troy Polamalu, Steelers
2010: Troy Polamalu, Steelers
2009: Bernard Pollard, Texans
2008: Troy Polamalu, Steelers
2007: Bob Sanders, Colts
2006: Troy Polamalu, Steelers
2005: Troy Polamalu, Steelers
2004: Ed Reed, Ravens
2003: Ed Reed, Ravens
2002: Lance Schulters, Titans
2001: Mike Brown, Bears
2000: John Lynch, Buccaneers
Kicker of the Year – Will Reichard, Vikings.
Brandon Aubrey and Cam Little drew all the headlines, but Will Reichard was the best kicker in 2025. He tied for the most 50-plus kicks with 10, and he hit 33-of-35 overall. He didn’t blast a 68-yard field goal like Little, but he was able to connect from 62 on one occasion.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Chris Boswell, Steelers
2023: Brandon Aubrey, Cowboys
2022: Justin Tucker, Ravens
2021: Justin Tucker, Ravens
2020: Younghoe Koo, Falcons
2019: Josh Lambo, Jaguars
2018: Aldrick Rosas, Giants
2017: Matt Bryant, Falcons
2016: Justin Tucker, Ravens
2015: Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots
2014: Matt Bryant, Falcons
2013: Justin Tucker, Ravens
2012: Blair Walsh, Vikings
2011: David Akers, 49ers
2010: Matt Bryant, Falcons
2009: Garrett Hartley, Saints
2008: Jason Hanson, Lions
2007: Rob Bironas, Titans
2006: Adam Vinatieri, Colts
2005: Neil Rackers, Cardinals
2004: Adam Vinatieri, Patriots
2003: Mike Vanderjagt, Colts
2002: Adam Vinatieri, Patriots
2001: Adam Vinatieri, Patriots
2000: Matt Stover, Ravens
Special Teams Player of the Year – Chimere Dike, Titans.
This was very close between Marcus Jones and Chimere Dike, as both scored on two punt return touchdowns. They also had the same punt return average. The difference ended up being that Jones fumbled twice, while Dike had just one fumble. Dike single-handedly kept the Titans in some games this year.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: KaVontae Turpin, Cowboys
2023: Xavier Gipson, Jets
2022: Keisean Nixon, Packers
2021: Devin Duvernay, Ravens
2020: Andrew Van Ginkel, Dolphins
2019: Jamal Agnew, Lions
2018: Cory Littleton, Rams
2017: Jamal Agnew, Lions
2016: Tyreek Hill, Chiefs
2015: Tyler Lockett, Seahawks
2014: Darren Sproles, Eagles
2013: Cordarrelle Patterson, Vikings
2012: Jacoby Jones, Ravens
2011: Patrick Peterson, Cardinals
2010: Devin Hester, Bears
2009: Joshua Cribbs, Browns
2008: Johnnie Lee Higgins, Raiders
2007: Devin Hester, Bears
2006: Devin Hester, Bears
2005: Jerome Mathis, Texans
2004: Eddie Drummond, Lions
2003: Dante Hall, Chiefs
2002: Michael Lewis, Saints
2001: Troy Brown, Patriots
2000: Derrick Mason, Titans
Offensive Rookie of the Year – Grey Zabel, G, Seahawks.
The Offensive Rookie of the Year award will never go to an offensive lineman in real life, but I’ve done it twice on this page and will do it a third time now. No quarterback, running back, wide receiver, or tight end rookie really stuck out as being great the entire year. Emeka Egbuka and Tyler Warren were both hot early, but cooled off. Jaxson Dart and Tyler Shough had some nice moments, but missed chunks of the season. Tetairoa McMillan was inconsistent. Grey Zabel was the best rookie, as he was able to help improve the offensive line enough to get Seattle to the Super Bowl.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Jayden Daniels, QB, Redskins
2023: Puka Nacua, WR, Rams
2022: Garrett Wilson, WR, Jets
2021: Ja’Marr Chase, WR, Bengals
2020: Justin Herbert, QB, Chargers
2019: Josh Jacobs, RB, Raiders
2018: Saquon Barkley, RB, Giants
2017: Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints
2016: Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys
2015: Todd Gurley, RB, Rams
2014: Odell Beckham, WR, Giants
2013: Eddie Lacy, RB, Packers
2012: Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks
2011: Cam Newton, QB, Panthers
2010: Sam Bradford, QB, Rams
2009: Sebastian Vollmer, OT, Patriots
2008: Joe Flacco, QB, Ravens
2007: Joe Thomas, OT, Browns
2006: Vince Young, QB, Titans
2005: Cadillac Williams, RB, Buccaneers
2004: Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers
2003: Anquan Boldin, WR, Cardinals
2002: Clinton Portis, RB, Broncos
2001: Anthony Thomas, RB, Bears
2000: Jamal Lewis, RB, Ravens
Defensive Rookie of the Year – Carson Schwesinger, LB, Browns.
The award voters got this one right. Carson Schwesinger was easily the top defensive rookie last year. He flew all over the field for the Browns, thriving in both run defense and coverage.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Jared Verse, DE, Rams
2023: Will Anderson, DE, Texans
2022: Sauce Gardner, CB, Jets
2021: Micah Parsons, DE/LB, Cowboys
2020: Chase Young, DE, Redskins
2019: Nick Bosa, DE, 49ers
2018: Darius Leonard, LB, Colts
2017: Tre’Davious White, CB, Bills
2016: Joey Bosa, DE/OLB, Chargers
2015: Marcus Peters, CB, Chiefs
2014: Aaron Donald, DT, Rams
2013: Sheldon Richardson, DE/DT, Jets
2012: Bobby Wagner, ILB, Seahawks
2011: Aldon Smith, DE/OLB, 49ers
2010: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Lions
2009: Brian Cushing, OLB, Texans
2008: Jerod Mayo, ILB, Patriots
2007: Patrick Willis, ILB, 49ers
2006: Mark Anderson, DE, Bears
2005: Lofa Tatupu, ILB, Seahawks
2004: Jonathan Vilma, ILB, Jets
2003: Terence Newman, CB, Cowboys
2002: Dwight Freeney, DE, Colts
2001: Kendrell Bell, ILB, Steelers
2000: Corey Simon, DT, Eagles
Most Improved Offensive Player – Daniel Jones, QB, Colts.
Daniel Jones had a solid 2022 season, but devolved into a miserable quarterback after that. In 2023 and 2024 combined, Jones had 10 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Things completely changed in Indianapolis, as Jones tallied 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also scored five rushing touchdowns and maintained career-high figures in completion percentage (8.0) and YPA (8.1). It looked like Jones would lead the Colts to a deep playoff run, but he fractured his fibula, which led to his unfortunate torn Achilles.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Jameson Williams, WR, Lions
2023: Kyren Williams, RB, Rams
2022: Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles
2021: Cooper Kupp, WR, Rams
2020: Calvin Ridley, WR, Falcons
2019: Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens
2018: Eric Ebron, TE, Colts
2017: Jared Goff, QB, Rams
2016: Terrelle Pryor, WR, Browns
2015: Gary Barnidge, TE, Browns
2014: Justin Forsett, RB, Ravens
2013: Knowshon Moreno, RB, Broncos
2012: Michael Crabtree, WR, 49ers
2011: Fred Jackson, RB, Bills
2010: Brandon Lloyd, WR, Broncos
2009: Vernon Davis, TE, 49ers
2008: DeAngelo Williams, RB, Panthers
2007: Wes Welker, WR, Patriots
2006: Ladell Betts, RB, Redskins
2005: Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers
2004: Drew Brees, QB, Chargers
2003: Steve Smith, WR, Panthers
2002: Koren Robinson, WR, Seahawks
2001: Troy Brown, WR, Patriots
2000: Jeff Garcia, QB, 49ers
Most Improved Defensive Player – Laiatu Latu, DE, Colts.
The Colts had both the most improved offensive and defensive players. Laiatu Latu had just a mediocre rookie campaign after being the first defender chosen in the 2024 NFL Draft. He took his play to another level in 2025, collecting 8.5 sacks and intercepting three passes.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Zach Baun, LB, Eagles
2023: Jabrill Peppers, S, Patriot
2022: Kamren Curl, S, Redskins
2021: De’Vondre Campbell, LB, Packers
2020: Darious Williams, CB, Rams
2019: Shaq Barrett, DE, Buccaneers
2018: Dee Ford, DE/OLB, Chiefs
2017: Patrick Robinson, CB, Eagles
2016: Lorenzo Alexander, DE/OLB, Bills
2015: David Amerson, CB, Raiders
2014: Brandon Marshall, LB, Broncos
2013: Jerry Hughes, DE/OLB, Bills
2012: Muhammad Wilkerson, DE/DT, Jets
2011: Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, Giants
2010: Cameron Wake, DE/OLB, Dolphins
2009: Ray Edwards, DE, Vikings
2008: James Harrison, DE/OLB, Steelers
2007: Mario Williams, DE, Texans
2006: Nnamdi Asomugha, CB, Raiders
2005: Derrick Burgess, DE, Raiders
2004: James Hall, DE, Lions
2003: Brian Russell, S, Vikings
2002: Keith Bulluck, OLB, Titans
2001: Ahmed Plummer, CB, 49ers
2000: La’Roi Glover, DT, Saints
M.U.P. (Most Unimportant Player) – Kyler Murray, QB, Cardinals.
The Cardinals drafted Kyler Murray first overall and then gave him a massive contract several years later. He’s not supposed to be outplayed by someone like Jacoby Brissett, and yet, he was. Arizona averaged 20.6 points per game with Murray and 21.0 points per game without him. Trey McBride was able to benefit most from Murray’s absence, scoring an obscene number of touchdowns with Brissett, whereas he was seen as someone who was incapable of scoring touchdowns with Murray.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Cowboys
2023: Russell Wilson, QB, Broncos
2022: Deshaun Watson, QB, Browns
2021: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jaguars
2020: Jamal Adams, S, Seahawks
2019: Mohamed Sanu, WR, Patriots
2018: Carlos Hyde, RB, Jaguars
2017: Jay Cutler, QB, Dolphins
2016: Rob Gronkowski, TE, Patriots
2015: Robert Griffin, QB, Redskins
2014: Jay Cutler, QB, Bears
2013: Trent Richardson, RB, Colts
2012: Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Chad Johnson, WRs
2011: Albert Haynesworth, DT, Patriots/Buccaneers
2010: Terrell Owens, WR, Bengals
2009: QB Dog Killer, QB, Eagles
2008: Plaxico Burress, WR, Giants
2007: Michael Vick, QB, Falcons
2006: Randy Moss, WR, Raiders
2005: Terrell Owens, WR, Eagles
2004: Kevan Barlow, RB, 49ers
2003: Keyshawn Johnson, WR, Buccaneers
2002: Barrett Robbins, C, Raiders
2001: Randy Moss, WR, Vikings
2000: Deion Sanders, CB, Redskins
Comeback Player of the Year – Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers.
Christian McCaffrey will win the next two awards, so I’ll save some analysis for the next one. Talking about his 2024 season, McCaffrey entered the year questionable for Week 1 with an ankle injury. He ended up playing just a handful of games because of bilateral Achilles tendinitis. It seemed like McCaffey’s career would be cut short, but he was able to return to action and enjoy a great 2025 campaign.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: J.K. Dobbins, RB, Chargers
2023: Baker Mayfield, QB, Buccaneers
2022: Saquon Barkley, RB, Giants
2021: Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals
2020: Alex Smith, QB, Redskins
2019: Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Saints
2018: Andrew Luck, QB, Colts
2017: Keenan Allen, WR, Chargers
2016: Jordy Nelson, WR, Packers
2015: Eric Berry, S, Chiefs
2014: Rolando McClain, LB, Cowboys
2013: LeGarrette Blount, RB, Patriots
2012: Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings
2011: Willis McGahee, RB, Broncos
2010: Brandon Lloyd, WR, Broncos
2009: Vince Young, QB, Titans
2008: Kerry Collins, QB, Titans
2007: Todd Collins, QB, Redskins
2006: Jeff Garcia, QB, Eagles
2005: Brad Johnson, QB, Vikings
2004: Mark Fields, LB, Panthers
2003: Marcus Robinson, WR, Ravens
2002: Tommy Maddox, QB, Steelers
2001: Garrison Hearst, RB, 49ers
Blue Collar Player of the Year – Christian McCaffrey, 49ers.
Christian McCaffrey entered the season being known as the riskiest first-round fantasy player. He was guaranteed to get injured. And yet, he didn’t miss a single game. McCaffrey played all 17 contests, and he shouldered 311 carries, the highest such mark in his Hall of Fame career. McCaffrey’s relentless work ethic allowed him to remain healthy for the entire season.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Nick Chubb, RB, Browns
2023: Jake Browning, QB, Bengals
2022: Detroit Lions
2021: Deebo Samuel, WR, 49ers
2020: J.J. Watt, DE/DT, Texans
2019: Raheem Mostert, RB, 49ers
2018: Nick Mullens, QB, 49ers
2017: J.J. Watt, DE/DT, Texans
2016: Kyle Rudolph, TE, Vikings
2015: Jordan Reed, TE, Redskins
2014: Anquan Boldin, WR, 49ers
2013: Josh McCown, QB, Bears
2012: Reggie Wayne, WR, Colts
2011: Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jaguars
2010: Drew Brees, QB, Saints
2009: Steven Jackson, RB, Rams
2008: Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers
2007: Fred Taylor, RB, Jaguars
2006: Lorenzo Neal, FB, Chargers
2005: Tedy Bruschi, ILB, Patriots
2004: Troy Brown, WR/CB, Patriots
2003: Brett Favre, QB, Packers
2002: Hines Ward, WR, Steelers
2001: Hines Ward, WR, Steelers
Perseverance Award – Shedeur Sanders, Browns.
Many, including Mel Kiper, believed that Shedeur Sanders would be a first-round pick. This was complete nonsense, as the over 21.5 was the easiest bet on the board during the draft. Sanders did not go in the first round, and he did not get drafted on Day 2 either. Round 4 passed, and still no pick. Sanders was chosen in the fifth round and played behind Dillon Gabriel. It took a while for Sanders to get his chance, but when he did, he made the most of it. Sanders ended up throwing seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions, stats that were so great that they allowed Sanders to become a Pro Bowler, the highest honor for any quarterback. Credit Sanders for never quitting and ultimately living the dream with such an amazing season.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Sam Darnold, Vikings
2023: Lions fans
2022: Geno Smith, Seahawks
2021: David Quessenberry, Titans
2020: Alex Smith, Redskins
2019: Ryan Tannehill, Titans
2018: Browns fans
2017: Buffalo Bills
2016: Alex Mack, C, Falcons
2015: Tom Brady, QB, Patriots
2014: Cam Newton, QB, Panthers
2013: Champ Bailey, CB, Broncos
2012: Joe Flacco, QB, Ravens
2011: Tim Tebow, QB, Broncos
2010: Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
2009: NFL Fans (for Brett Favre coverage)
2008: Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
2007: Eli Manning, QB, Giants
2006: Peyton Manning, QB, Colts
2005: Cincinnati Bengals Fans
2004: John Fox, head coach, Panthers
2003: Donovan McNabb, QB, Eagles
Celebration Award – Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions (Trump Dance).
There are countless touchdown dance celebrations each year, but only one angered lunatics on the Internet. When President Donald Trump attended the Lions-Redskins game, Amon-Ra St. Brown performed the infamous “Trump Dance” to honor the president. Those with a high level of sanity probably laughed at the gesture, but those with severe mental illness were furious, forcing St. Brown to apologize when it was completely unnecessary to do so.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Mike Evans, WR, Buccaneers (1,000 Yards)
2023: Tyreek Hill, WR, Dolphins (Flip Selfie)
2022: Jordan Akins, TE, Texans (Draft Ruiner)
2021: Cassius Marsh, DE, Bears (Stupid Rule “Violation”)
2020: Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings (Eye Goggles Dance)
2019: Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Cowboys (Dak Prescott hip flip)
2018: Michael Thomas, WR, Saints (cell phone)
2017: None
2016: Odell Beckham Jr., WR, Giants (kicking nets)
2015: Carolina Panthers (balls to kids in stands)
2014: Jerry Jones and Chris Christie, Cowboys (GoP candidacy ruined)
2013: Richard Sherman, CB, Seahawks (Michael Crabtree taunt)
2012: Ray Lewis, Ravens (Ray Lewis dance)
2011: Tim Tebow, Broncos (Tebowing)
2010: Derek Anderson, Cardinals (press conference meltdown)
2009: Chad Ochocinco, Bengals (salute to Chris Henry)
2008: Santonio Holmes (Super Bowl ball prop)
2007: Jerry Jones, Cowboys (rapture)
2006: None (fine for celebrations)
2005: Chad Johnson, Bengals (many)
2004: Terrell Owens, Eagles (many)
2003: Joe Horn, Saints (cell phone)
2002: Terrell Owens, 49ers (Sharpee)
“I Don’t Belong in the NFL” Award – Mina Kimes, Rams.
Mina Kimes works for ESPN, but she also works for the Rams as a color analyst for the preseason broadcasting team, so she’s technically an employee of an NFL team. Kimes notoriously bashed the Seahawks for trading for Sam Darnold, and later told the world that beating quarters coverage required throwing over the top. Most prominently, she called Geno Smith a top-10 quarterback when the Seahawks replaced him with Darnold. Everyone is wrong sometimes, but one has to wonder how someone with such asinine takes could possibly land a job at the largest sports network in the world.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Daniel Snyder, Redskins
2023: David Tepper, Panthers
2022: Zach Wilson, Jets
2021: Urban Meyer, Jaguars
2020: Bill O’Brien, Texans
2019: Antonio Brown, Patriots
2018: Hue Jackson, Browns
2017: Tony Romo, CBS (because of how great he was at broadcasting)
2016: Jed York, 49ers
2015: Johnny Manziel, Browns
2014: Johnny Manziel, Browns
2013: Jonathan Martin, Dolphins
2012: Titus Young, Lions
2011: Caleb Hanie, Bears
2010: Vince Young, Titans
2009: Al Davis, Raiders
2008: Detroit Lions
2007: Randy Mueller, Dolphins
2006: Charley Casserly, Texans
2005: Charley Casserly, Texans
2004: John York, 49ers
2003: Steve Spurrier, Redskins
2002: Marty Mornhinweg, Lions
2001: Daniel Snyder, Redskins
Joe Value Player – Emari Demercado, Cardinals
This award, suggested by forum member Clov, is given to the player/NFL individual who provided us with the biggest “what the f*** are you doing” moment of the year.
Dropping the ball before reaching the goal line is always an insanely stupid move. It’s especially idiotic when another player does it the prior week. Adonai Mitchell was guilty of this act versus the Rams, and then Demercado proceeded to do it versus the Titans, which sparked Arizona’s collapse. The Cardinals were 2-2 at that point, and they would have gone up 28-3 in the game. Instead, they lost outright to Tennessee, which prompted the team’s epic collapse.
Bonus points are awarded to the Cardinals organization for making Jonathan Gannon apologize for yelling at Demercado, when such a reaction was warranted. Gannon exposed himself as a weak man by apologizing, when it didn’t end up mattering because he lost his job at the end of the year anyway. The moral of the story: Never apologize to idiots.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Caleb Williams, Bears
2023: Arthur Smith, Falcons
2022: Brandon Staley, Chargers
2021: Brandon Staley, Chargers
2020: Dwayne Haskins, Redskins
2019: Myles Garrett, Browns
2018: NFL Officials
2017: Marcus Williams, Saints
2016: Kyle Shanahan, Falcons
2015: Vontaze Burfict, Bengals
2014: Darrell Bovell, Seahawks
2013: Cleveland Browns Front Office
2012: Mark Sanchez (Butt Fumble), Jets
Free Agent Nightmare Award – Josh Palmer, WR, Bills.
Josh Palmer had an opportunity to have a big season in 2024 when Keenan Allen and Mike Williams left the Chargers. Palmer was a massive disappointment, so it’s not like the Bills were duped by Palmer having a successful year when they signed him to a $36 million contract. Buffalo needed help at receiver, but there’s no reason they should have given a pedestrian talent $12 million prt season.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Gabriel Davis, WR, Jaguars
2023: Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Raiders
2022: Derek Carr, QB, Saints
2021: Kenny Golladay, WR, Giants
2020: Kirk Cousins, QB, Vikings
2019: Nick Foles, QB, Jaguars
2018: Kirk Cousins, QB, Vikings
2017: Kenny Britt, WR, Browns
2016: Brock Osweiler, QB, Texans
2015: Nate Allen, S, Raiders
2014: Jairus Byrd, S, Saints
2013: Jeff Ireland, GM, Dolphins
2012: Robert Meachem, WR, Chargers
The Backdoor Bandit Award – Jordan Davis, DT, Eagles.
This award, suggested by forum mod VBSiena, is given to the player who cost/won me the most money because of something bogus. The Backdoor Bandit was the moniker that I gave to Seneca Wallace, who was responsible for putting together a ridiculous amount of backdoor covers.
We had so many bad beats in 2025 that I want to write a book called the Year of the Bad Beat. One awful beat that stands out was when we had the Rams +3.5 against the Eagles. The Rams were winning 26-7 in the third quarter. The Eagles came back, but the Rams were still in position to cover and even win outright when they attempted a game-winning field goal. Jordan Davis, however, blocked the field goal and returned it for a touchdown, which was an incredibly stupid play because a Rams player could have chased him from behind, knocked the ball out, and returned it the other way very easily with all of the Eagles way downfield.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Will Levis, Titans
2023: Mac Jones, Patriots
2022: Miles Sanders, Eagles
2021: Overtime
2020: Teddy Bridgewater, Panthers
2019: 49ers
2018: Dee Ford, Chiefs
2017: Justin Houston, Chiefs
2016: Drew Brees, Saints
2015: Me
2014: Pete Morelli, Official
2013: Clete Blakeman, Official
2012: Ray Rice, Ravens
2009: Ted Ginn, Dolphins (retroactively)
2008: Seneca Wallace, Seahawks (retroactively)
Scrub of the Year – Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jaguars.
This award is for the player who was the greatest fantasy football bust this past year.
Justin Jefferson, Saquon Barkley, and Ashton Jeanty were all first-round busts and easily could have won this award. However, Jefferson and Barkley each had 1,000 receiving and rushing yards, respectively, so they both had their moments. Jeanty didn’t get to 1,000 rushing yards, but he had 975 on top of 346 receiving yards. All three players were big disappointments, but they didn’t completely destroy their team. Brian Thomas Jr., on the other hand, was completely miserable and didn’t provide anything for his fantasy owners. He barely eclipsed 700 receiving yards and scored just three times. He dropped countless passes and even cost his team a victory with one of his drops. Thomas didn’t go in the first round of every draft, but was taken in the tail end of the first round in many of them, so he qualifies as being the greatest fantasy bust.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Tyreek Hill, WR, Dolphins
2023: Austin Ekeler, RB, Chargers
2022: Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints
2021: Miles Sanders, RB, Eagles
2020: Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Eagles
2019: Tom Brady, QB, Patriots
2018: Rob Gronkowski, TE, Patriots
2017: Dez Bryant, WR, Cowboys
2016: Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks
2015: Eddie Lacy, RB, Packers
2014: Jimmy Graham, TE, Saints
2013: Ray Rice, RB, Ravens
2012: Mark Sanchez, QB, Jets
2011: LeGarrette Blount, RB, Buccaneers; Chris Johnson, RB, Titans
2010: Randy Moss, WR, Patriots/Vikings/Titans
2009: Jake Delhomme, QB, Panthers
2008: Carson Palmer, QB, Bengals
2007: Brian Griese, QB, Bears
2006: Rex Grossman, QB, Bears
2005: J.P. Losman, QB, Bills; Vinny Testaverde, QB, Jets
2004: Mike Martz, head coach, Rams
2003: Joey Harrington, QB, Lions; Jeff Garcia, QB, 49ers; Drew Bledsoe, QB, Bills
2002: Randy Moss, WR, Vikings
2001: Elvis Grbac, QB, Ravens
Coach of the Year – Mike Vrabel, Patriots.
It’s truly amazing how much of a difference a great head coach can make. The Patriots were one of the worst teams in the NFL in 2024. Mike Vrabel replaced Jerod Mayo, a move that some moronic sports media members deemed racist, and yet the Patriots managed to tie for the best record in the NFL. New England had an easy schedule, but still went 14-3, thanks in part to Vrabel’s excellent coaching. It’s still mind-boggling as to why the Titans fired Vrabel in the first place, and they have yet to recover from that foolish decision.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Kevin O’Connell, Vikings
2023: DeMeco Ryans, Texans
2022: Brian Daboll, Giants
2021: Bill Belichick, Patriots
2020: Andy Reid, Chiefs
2019: Kyle Shanahan, 49ers
2018: Bill Belichick, Patriots
2017: Bill Belichick, Patriots
2016: Bill Belichick, Patriots
2015: Bruce Arians, Cardinals
2014: Bruce Arians, Cardinals
2013: Bill Belichick, Patriots
2012: John Harbaugh, Ravens
2011: Jim Harbaugh, 49ers
2010: Bill Belichick, Patriots
2009: Rex Ryan, Jets
2008: Bill Belichick, Patriots
2007: Bill Belichick, Patriots
2006: Bill Belichick, Patriots
2005: Lovie Smith, Bears
2004: Bill Cowher, Steelers
2003: Bill Parcells, Cowboys
2002: Jon Gruden, Buccaneers
2001: Bill Belichick, Patriots
Coordinator of the Year – Klint Kubiak, Seahawks.
Sam Darnold had a strong 2024 season, but finished poorly with two horrible performances, including his playoff loss to the Rams. Darnold was considered a joke as a quarterback target in the offseason, with one ESPN analyst criticizing the Seahawks for replacing Geno Smith with Darnold. Yet, Darnold had an amazing 2025 season, thanks to the help of Klint Kubiak. This wasn’t the first time Kubiak was able to exceed expectations, getting the most out of the Saints in 2024 before Derek Carr suffered an injury.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Vic Fangio, Eagles
2023: Dave Canales, Buccaneers
2022: Jonathan Gannon, Eagles
2021: Dan Quinn, Cowboys
2020: Brandon Staley, Rams
2019: Greg Roman, Ravens
2018: Vic Fangio, Bears
2017: Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia, Patriots
2016: Kyle Shanahan, Falcons
2015: Wade Phillips, Broncos
2014: Gary Kubiak, Ravens
2013: Rob Ryan, Saints
2012: Bruce Arians, Colts
2011: Wade Phillips, Texans
2010: Dom Capers, Packers
2009: Gregg Williams, Saints
2008: Dick LeBeau, Steelers
2007: Steve Spagnulo, Giants
2006: Rex Ryan, Ravens
2005: Dick LeBeau, Steelers
2004: Charlie Weis and Romeo Crennel, Patriots
2003: Jim Johnson, Eagles
2002: Monte Kiffin, Buccaneers
2001: Mike Mularkey, Steelers
WalterFootball.com Award (Best Player) – Myles Garrett, DE, Browns.
Josh Allen and Jaxon Smith-Njigba drew consideration from the offensive side of the ball, but Myles Garrett was the best player in the league last year. Garrett broke the sack record, which is quite remarkable because the Browns hardly held a lead. Imagine what Garrett could have accomplished had he been able to terrorize quarterbacks with many leads in second halves of games. Garrett was also a great force against the run, so he was terrific in all facets.
Past Winners of this Award:
2024: Saquon Barkley, RB, Eagles
2023: Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers
2022: Micah Parsons, DE/OLB, Cowboys
2021: T.J. Watt, DE/OLB, Steelers
2020: Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
2019: Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs
2018: Aaron Donald, DT, Rams
2017: Aaron Donald, DT, Rams
2016: Tom Brady, QB, Patriots
2015: J.J. Watt, DE, Texans
2014: J.J. Watt, DE, Texans
2013: J.J. Watt, DE, Texans
2012: Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings
2011: Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
2010: Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
2009: Chris Johnson, RB, Titans
2008: Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals
2007: Tom Brady, QB, Patriots
2006: LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, Chargers
2005: Larry Johnson, RB, Chiefs
2004: Ed Reed, S, Ravens
2003: LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, Chargers
2002: Michael Vick, QB, Falcons
2001: Marshall Faulk, RB, Rams
2000: Marshall Faulk, RB, Rams
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