So Vince Young won Offensive Rookie of the Year, instead of Marques Colston.
I can understand that. Young was only the third player taken in the draft, no one really expected him to be a great player. It’s not like he was a seventh-rounder that was a huge part of the reason a historically cursed franchise is now a playoff team or anything.
Chad Pennington won Comeback Player of the Year. After shoulder surgery, he led his team to a wild card spot. I know of another QB who had shoulder surgery, but lead his team to a first round bye.
UPDATE
LaDanian Tomlinson won NFL MVP. On this I call hogwash. The Chargers without Tomlinson are a better team than the Saints are without Drew Brees. Tomlinson is a great running back, and had an outstanding season. Drew Brees was the most valuable player.
If Payton doesn’t win Coach of the Year, I guess we will just have to win the Super Bowl.
I am only partially joking. I think both Young and Pennington are very deserving of their awards.
Having not lived with Dave in about a year now, I find it quite difficult to respond to this heartfelt posting. I’m gonna go with what Dave would say in reply to this post…if he does reply to it. If Dave doesn’t reply, I will go with what Kent says 100%. Go Saints!
What about me, Paul. I have so much insight, and I’m just dying for someone to back me up. I also weigh 214 pounds now. I think that’s worthy of your consideration.
It’s hard to call Brees a comeback player, since he wasn’t injured until the final game of last season.
Most Valuable Player rarely goes to the player who is most valuable to his team. Instead, it is rewarded to the player that is most valuable throughout the league. Think about it: Would you trade Drew Brees for L.T.?
Now, if Payton doesn’t win C.O.Y, then there’s something wrong. He clearly did the best coaching job.
Paul, you were right.