I didn't see a thread about MVP or Coach of the Year, or Rookie of the Year, so I figured I'd start one, since I have opinions on them.
MVP-Tom Brady, I really don't see any reason to choose anyone else. Brady is leading the league in both yards and TDs, on a top team. Frankly, I'd argue a vote for someone else, is just wanting to pick someone who isn't Brady.
Coach of the Year-Bill Belichick, I can see an argument for Kingsbury, as voters seem to like younger coaches who had a big record improvement from the previous season, that said, this was supposed to be the end of NE's run. Instead, they've circled the wagons(right in Buffalo's face) and entered the week as the #1 seed in the AFC.
Offensive Player of the Year-Cooper Kupp, this award almost never goes to QB's anymore, since MVP basically became the best QB award(which is probably fair) Kupp is having a Jerry Rice season and is has become a dominant player week in and week out. WR's almost never win, but I don't see a better argument for anyone else. Shout out to Trent Williams who according to multiple outlets(PFF, Football Outsiders, ETR) is having the best season any OL has had on 15-20 years. That said, an OL will never win, even if they are most deserving. Jonathan Taylor will probably get votes, but it certainly won't be from me. Henry shouldn't have won it last year in my opinion either(Kelce and Adams were more deserving)
Defensive Player of the Year-Aaron Donald, people may be sick of voting for him, but he's the most dominant defender in the NFL, and is already a 1st ballot HOF lock. He leads his position in sacks and is 2nd in tackles, despite constant double teams and occasional triples. I can see arguments for Myles Garrett, TJ Watt(just off sack totals, he wouldn't be my 1st pick on the Steelers, that would be Heyward) and Kevin Byard, but I won't make the case for any of them myself.
Offensive Rookie of the Year-Mac Jones, he's leading his team to a potential #1 seed, and while his counting numbers aren't great, he's 3rd in the NFL in completion percentage, and has a 97 passer rating. I could potentially see a case for Ja'Marr Chase, but he's been taking a backseat to Tee Higgins of late, and adjusted for situation, I'm not sure he's even been the best rookie WR(I'd argue for Waddle)
Defensive Rookie of the Year-Micah Parsons, maybe the easiest award to pick. Parsons might already be the best LB in the NFL. He might also be among the best DE's if he played there full time. Still can't believe he fell as far as he did in the draft. He was easily the best defensive player in the draft in my eyes, and arguably the best LB prospect in years.
Comeback Player of the Year-Joe Burrow, its not a great year for comeback players, so I'll go with a guy who was coming off an ACL tear, and has looked every bit like a guy who deserved to be picked #1, on a Bengals team that looks like they could be good for years to come, and could possibly win the AFC North.
MVP-Tom Brady, I really don't see any reason to choose anyone else. Brady is leading the league in both yards and TDs, on a top team. Frankly, I'd argue a vote for someone else, is just wanting to pick someone who isn't Brady.
Coach of the Year-Bill Belichick, I can see an argument for Kingsbury, as voters seem to like younger coaches who had a big record improvement from the previous season, that said, this was supposed to be the end of NE's run. Instead, they've circled the wagons(right in Buffalo's face) and entered the week as the #1 seed in the AFC.
Offensive Player of the Year-Cooper Kupp, this award almost never goes to QB's anymore, since MVP basically became the best QB award(which is probably fair) Kupp is having a Jerry Rice season and is has become a dominant player week in and week out. WR's almost never win, but I don't see a better argument for anyone else. Shout out to Trent Williams who according to multiple outlets(PFF, Football Outsiders, ETR) is having the best season any OL has had on 15-20 years. That said, an OL will never win, even if they are most deserving. Jonathan Taylor will probably get votes, but it certainly won't be from me. Henry shouldn't have won it last year in my opinion either(Kelce and Adams were more deserving)
Defensive Player of the Year-Aaron Donald, people may be sick of voting for him, but he's the most dominant defender in the NFL, and is already a 1st ballot HOF lock. He leads his position in sacks and is 2nd in tackles, despite constant double teams and occasional triples. I can see arguments for Myles Garrett, TJ Watt(just off sack totals, he wouldn't be my 1st pick on the Steelers, that would be Heyward) and Kevin Byard, but I won't make the case for any of them myself.
Offensive Rookie of the Year-Mac Jones, he's leading his team to a potential #1 seed, and while his counting numbers aren't great, he's 3rd in the NFL in completion percentage, and has a 97 passer rating. I could potentially see a case for Ja'Marr Chase, but he's been taking a backseat to Tee Higgins of late, and adjusted for situation, I'm not sure he's even been the best rookie WR(I'd argue for Waddle)
Defensive Rookie of the Year-Micah Parsons, maybe the easiest award to pick. Parsons might already be the best LB in the NFL. He might also be among the best DE's if he played there full time. Still can't believe he fell as far as he did in the draft. He was easily the best defensive player in the draft in my eyes, and arguably the best LB prospect in years.
Comeback Player of the Year-Joe Burrow, its not a great year for comeback players, so I'll go with a guy who was coming off an ACL tear, and has looked every bit like a guy who deserved to be picked #1, on a Bengals team that looks like they could be good for years to come, and could possibly win the AFC North.
