Offensive Rookie of the Year (1 Viewer)

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

My league hands out $10 to the AP winner of this award. Who gets it so far this season?

Colston 54 rec for 869 yards 7 td

MJ-Drew 500 rushing yards and 317 rec. yards 9 TD

Reggie Bush 368 rushing and 562 rec(73 receptions) and 5 TD

Joe Addai 845 rushing and 245 rec yards and 8 TD

Maroney 624 rushing and 188 rec and 5 TD

Leinart has 1939 passing yards with 8 TD

who do you think has won it so far and will win it the rest of the season?

 

[Otis]

Much as I prefer Leinart, I don't understand how this discussion doesn't include Vince Young.

My vote might be Joe Addai, Colston, or one of the two QBs.

 

[boubucarow]

This really should be a no-brainer.

Marcus McNeil and it isn't even close.

Won't play out like that but it should.

I will add that Vince Young is the only person that could possibly deserve it more than McNeil come January. But not now.

 

[Banger]

This really should be a no-brainer.Marcus McNeil and it isn't even close. Won't play out like that but it should.I will add that Vince Young is the only person that could possibly deserve it more than McNeil come January. But not now.

 

[diesel7982]

Vince Young

Marques Colston(depending on when he returns)

Joseph Addai

As noted above, McNeil should win it, but won't.

 

[enfuego]

Much as I prefer Leinart, I don't understand how this discussion doesn't include Vince Young.

My vote might be Joe Addai, Colston, or one of the two QBs.

You may say I am biased, but if you pick a Q (at this point), it's VY:Titans are 5-7

Cards are 3-9

RECORDS as starters and teams defeated:

Leinart = 2-6 (Detrioit & St Louis)

VY = 5-3 (Washington, Houston, Philly, NYG, and Indianapolis)

As for the others:

Addai is hurt by still splitting carries in Indy, Colston is legit, however has been hurt by, well, being hurt lately...

Here is a pretty good article on the subject by Pro Football Weekly: LINK

 

[Jason Wood]

If Colston comes back for the final four games and approximates his output from earlier in the year, the award is his. Otherwise I think it'll come down to Vince Young or Joseph Addai, depending on how they finish.

 

[Gr00vus]

This really should be a no-brainer.Marcus McNeil and it isn't even close. Won't play out like that but it should.I will add that Vince Young is the only person that could possibly deserve it more than McNeil come January. But not now.

 

[splitvizionz]

Jones Drew, no doubt... he finds the end zone almost every week and has done this from a backup role.

 

[NYCGangGreen]

Unfortunately, Mcneil will most likely be overlooked the same way that Nick Mangold has for my JETS!!

The guy comes in and has been solid all year.

The JETS are a hell of a lot more suprising right now then the Chargers. (less talent, and no clear cut #1 RB)

But since they don't put up fantasy numbers, they get overlooked here....but lets hope not in the NFL format.

But McNeil has been pretty damn impressive also.

I go with my homer pick of course....but if you want offensive production....it's gotta be between M.J.D. and Colston.

 

[Two Deep]

Addai, right now

 

[Hawk]

Colston had it sewed up, but if he misses this week and next week, or struggles when he returns, he will likely lose out.

Addai is a strong candidate

If it is going to a rookie QB, then it would have to be VY right now.

All I can say for sure is that this one is undecided and how they finish over the next four weeks will play a big role in who gets the award.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

This weekend decides it: MJDrew vs Addai.

I'm thinking Drew comes out on top.

 

[Slingblade]

Young, if he can win the rest.

 

[TheMontrealTitan]

Vince Young...No brainer. He has been THE difference maker for his team.

 

[Hendo]

i'd vote Vince Young atm

 

[Cannon Fodder]

I think Addia is only gonna get stronger from here on out but if Vince keeps winning and putting up decent stats I don't see how he can lose it.

 

[DoubleG]

Colston had it sewed up, but if he misses this week and next week, or struggles when he returns, he will likely lose out.Addai is a strong candidateIf it is going to a rookie QB, then it would have to be VY right now. All I can say for sure is that this one is undecided and how they finish over the next four weeks will play a big role in who gets the award.

I agree with everything 100%.

 

[Cannon Fodder]

I'm sure people are going to disagree with me on this but I don't think Colston is that good. I think Brees has made this kid into everything he is. If I owned him in a dynasty league (I only own him in 1 redraft league) I would sell high so quickly.

But look at Young and what he has done for his team since he has come in. The whole team turned around the instant he came in to start. I think it's not only the stats the player has put up but what he has done for the team and how valuable he is for the team.

 

[Weapon of Mass Instruction]

i'd vote Vince Young atm

Young, a QB, is OUT RUSHING Bush, a RB.Rushing totals so far:Young:62 carries for 372 yds and 4 TDs Bush:119 carries for 368 yds and 4 TDs

 

[Todem]

I'm sure people are going to disagree with me on this but I don't think Colston is that good. I think Brees has made this kid into everything he is. If I owned him in a dynasty league (I only own him in 1 redraft league) I would sell high so quickly. But look at Young and what he has done for his team since he has come in. The whole team turned around the instant he came in to start. I think it's not only the stats the player has put up but what he has done for the team and how valuable he is for the team.

Don't know what your watching.

 

[beergut]

I can't imagine it not being Young the way things stand right now.

 

[LBH]

Unfortunately, Mcneil will most likely be overlooked the same way that Nick Mangold has for my JETS!!The guy comes in and has been solid all year.The JETS are a hell of a lot more suprising right now then the Chargers. (less talent, and no clear cut #1 RB)But since they don't put up fantasy numbers, they get overlooked here....but lets hope not in the NFL format.But McNeil has been pretty damn impressive also.I go with my homer pick of course....but if you want offensive production....it's gotta be between M.J.D. and Colston.

im with you on Mangold. He's been awesome this year. Jets have a very bright future on the OL with Fergeson and Mangold

 

[Bossman]

Unfortunately, Mcneil will most likely be overlooked the same way that Nick Mangold has for my JETS!!The guy comes in and has been solid all year.The JETS are a hell of a lot more suprising right now then the Chargers. (less talent, and no clear cut #1 RB)But since they don't put up fantasy numbers, they get overlooked here....but lets hope not in the NFL format.But McNeil has been pretty damn impressive also.I go with my homer pick of course....but if you want offensive production....it's gotta be between M.J.D. and Colston.

im with you on Mangold. He's been awesome this year. Jets have a very bright future on the OL with Fergeson and Mangold

I would love to see an O lineman get it. These guys get no glory but have a HUGE impact.

 

[SproutDaddy]

I'm sure people are going to disagree with me on this but I don't think Colston is that good. I think Brees has made this kid into everything he is. If I owned him in a dynasty league (I only own him in 1 redraft league) I would sell high so quickly.

Tell you what, I'll buy from you right now. Then I'll watch you cry next year.

 

[Raider Nation]

Unfortunately, Mcneil will most likely be overlooked the same way that Nick Mangold has for my JETS!!The guy comes in and has been solid all year.

im with you on Mangold. He's been awesome this year.

Thirded.WATCH this guy play next time the Jets are on TV. He's playing like a 7-year vet. He's a technician when he needs to be, and he's a mauler when he needs to be. And he's been making all the line calls since Day 1 as a rookie.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Jones-Drew is getting no love in this discussion. Yesterday on ESPN, they were talking like Reggie Bush or Vince Young will win it. Jones-Drew has as many total yards as Bush, and has twice as many TD's!

Right now, my top two would be:

1. Young

2. Jones-Drew

 

[Otis]

Jones-Drew is getting no love in this discussion. Yesterday on ESPN, they were talking like Reggie Bush or Vince Young will win it. Jones-Drew has as many total yards as Bush, and has twice as many TD's! Right now, my top two would be:1. Young2. Jones-Drew

This is pretty accurate.

 

[Colin Dowling]

Jones-Drew is getting no love in this discussion. Yesterday on ESPN, they were talking like Reggie Bush or Vince Young will win it. Jones-Drew has as many total yards as Bush, and has twice as many TD's! Right now, my top two would be:1. Young2. Jones-Drew

This is pretty accurate.

Yup.

 

[Weapon of Mass Instruction]

Vince Young

Marques Colston(depending on when he returns)

Joseph Addai

As noted above, McNeil should win it, but won't.

VY will win it,hands, down, and should. I think MJD comes in 2nd, Bush 3rd.Let it be noted here, though, that the Titans could have drafted BOTH of them. Titans took Lendale at 45 and Mcneil went at 50. Also let it be known that I BROUGHT THIS UP before the season even started -- I'll try to search for it if it hasn't been purged. Titans LT has been great and he's just a 2nd year player but I think he could figure out RT. <_<

 

[Slum Lord]

It will be Young, even though his 'offense' isnt that great. He's won alot of games, and thats the bottom line.

 

[Colin Dowling]

I was disappointed they missed McNeil, but I still like the White pick.

 

[Weapon of Mass Instruction]

It will be Young, even though his 'offense' isnt that great. He's won alot of games, and thats the bottom line.

VY just named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.Link to NFLdotCom story

 

[B Maverick]

I dont think VY has it wrapped up already. He may win (product of def and run game, less about him?) but he doesnt have the stats/

Both Addai and Jones Drew have great numbers:

Addai has 1017 yrds rushing on 205 carries (4.96 ave), 296 yards rec, 7 rushing TDs and 1 rec td.

Jones Drew has 895/154/5.8/12 tds and 42/420/2 tds rec.

I think JD, Addai, VY in that order.

 

[Colin Dowling]

I dont think VY has it wrapped up already. He may win (product of def and run game, less about him?) but he doesnt have the stats/Both Addai and Jones Drew have great numbers:Addai has 1017 yrds rushing on 205 carries (4.96 ave), 296 yards rec, 7 rushing TDs and 1 rec td.Jones Drew has 895/154/5.8/12 tds and 42/420/2 tds rec.I think JD, Addai, VY in that order.

If the award were about stats, you're right: YOung probably wouldn't win. However, it tends to be a bit more then just stats as the voters appear to factor in a lot of other things. Whil Addai and MJD have been extremely impressive in their own rights, Young has posted darn near the best rookie QB numbers in a long time, IIRC, including "wins." Roethlisberger was only the 2nd QB to win it and his stats were pretty mediocre. The fact he took over and won was a big reason. I think Vince, by virtue of coming from a significantly worse looking team, will get the same sort of beneift from the victories.

 

[Gr00vus]

At this point I think Vince Young would have to blow up half the U.S., throw 17 interceptions next week and purposefully step on a kitten to not get the award.

 

[baronson]

still colston. i think young gets plenty of votes, but i feel like the voters will be more apt to lean towards the guy taken 3rd to last in the draft, before they lean to the guy taken 3rd in the draft.

 

[Kleck.]

Stats are pretty, but wins are what's important. For that reason I'd vote Young. My 2nd choice would be Drew, followed closely be Colston.

 

[Weapon of Mass Instruction]

still colston. i think young gets plenty of votes, but i feel like the voters will be more apt to lean towards the guy taken 3rd to last in the draft, before they lean to the guy taken 3rd in the draft.

Colston was awesome in the 1st half of the season. Injury wasn't his fault, but "what have you done for me lately" will rule.I'd say he finishes 5th (VY, MJD, Addai, Bush, Colston).

 

[MLBrandow]

Vince Young and his 9-7 Titans will win

 

[Bob_Magaw]

VY, & i'd be shocked if it wasn't by a landslide... QBs aren't supposed to do this well this fast... & like colin alluded to, roeth inherited a much better supporting cast & surrounding talent... VY has almost single-handedly picked this team up on his shoulders & carried them to victory (i said almost... defense helped a lot two weeks ago when they scored on like three defensive takeaways)...

if colston hadn't sustained his ankle injury & effectively missed almost a quarter of the season. it would have been closer... & drew would have won in a lot of seasons, he has had a phenomenal year... i thought he was more of a situational, third down back & return specialist, but he looks like he could be a special RB...

 

[Ministry of Pain]

The LT from San Diego, McNeil and it's not even close. They guy has opened up holes wide enough for Roseanne Barr to peel thru, has allowed few sacks, and IIRC has not had a holding penalty all season. Which means he is simply mauling DE along the line, and god help a LB that gets caught in this guy's path...anyone see what he did against the Chiefs? LT did not run for 85 yards by his loneome self.

With McNeil plowing thru, and Neal behind that to clean up a LB or any other debris, LT has been able to showcase his talent at an extreme output we all knew he was capable of.

VY will likely win the award, I can live with that but McNeil has had the better season and should be in the Pro Bowl if he was not named. 12 year all pro potential Left Tackles are pretty hard to come by in this league.

 

[Bob_Magaw]

The LT from San Diego, McNeil and it's not even close. They guy has opened up holes wide enough for Roseanne Barr to peel thru, has allowed few sacks, and IIRC has not had a holding penalty all season. Which means he is simply mauling DE along the line, and god help a LB that gets caught in this guy's path...anyone see what he did against the Chiefs? LT did not run for 85 yards by his loneome self.With McNeil plowing thru, and Neal behind that to clean up a LB or any other debris, LT has been able to showcase his talent at an extreme output we all knew he was capable of. VY will likely win the award, I can live with that but McNeil has had the better season and should be in the Pro Bowl if he was not named. 12 year all pro potential Left Tackles are pretty hard to come by in this league.

i wouldn't argue the point that mcneil deserves more mention than he gets, its just that OL don't win these kinds of awards...has an OL ever won league MVP? not a rhetorical question, but i don't think so & am curious & interested in confirming the hunch...

 

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

Jones Drew, no doubt... he finds the end zone almost every week and has done this from a backup role.

I agree on the points about McNeil - but Maurice Jones Drew has REALLY carried the load for the Jags down the stretch.But he'll fall by the wayside and Vince Young will win.

 

[msommer]

Considering the original poster I'm just surprised that this thread isn't somehow related to Cedric Benson...

 

[Weapon of Mass Instruction]

still colston. i think young gets plenty of votes, but i feel like the voters will be more apt to lean towards the guy taken 3rd to last in the draft, before they lean to the guy taken 3rd in the draft.

Colston was awesome in the 1st half of the season. Injury wasn't his fault, but "what have you done for me lately" will rule.I'd say he finishes 5th (VY, MJD, Addai, Bush, Colston).

Man, Addai got NO votes.

Young, who led Texas to the 2005 national championship and was the third overall pick in last April's draft, overwhelmed one of the strongest rookie classes in NFL history. He received 23 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. That easily beat New Orleans wide receiver Marques Colston and Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew, who had nine apiece; San Diego tackle Marcus McNeill (6); and Saints running back Reggie Bush (3).

 

[Slum Lord]

QUOTE(Slum Lord @ Dec 27 2006, 12:09 PM) It will be Young, even though his 'offense' isnt that great. He's won alot of games, and thats the bottom line.VY just named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.

Was that following up his 7/18 85 yard passing game he had a few weeks ago?