The NFL Thread 2021 NFL

[Birdman]

The plot thickens

 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1492914062732132352

That Instagram stunt will really help change the narrative that he's self-centred, immature, and a finger pointer. It sounds like he needs to grow up a bit.

 

[Steve]

Several awards were handed out on Thursday, recognising players and coaches both on the field and in the community. Who won each of the main awards handed out at the 2022 NFL Honors?

NFL MVP
Aaron Rodgers | Green Bay Packers​

Rodgers now stands alone with four NFL MVP awards. He is just one behind Peyton Manning for the most MVP awards ever. Having won the last two, he has a great chance to match the Hall of Fame QB. Rodgers also joined a select list of players to have won the MVP award in back-to-back seasons.

Offensive Player of the Year
Cooper Kupp | Los Angeles Rams​

Kupp became just the third wide receiver to win the Offensive Player of the Year award in the last 30 years. Who are the only two other members of that club? Jerry Rice (1993) and Michael Thomas (2019).

Defensive Player of the Year
T.J. Watt | Pittsburgh Steelers​

It was no real surprise that Watt took home the Defensive Player of the Year award after matching Michael Strahan's single-season sack record. Watt earned the award for the first time and it is the fourth DPOY award won by the Watt brothers in the last 10 years.

Coach of the Year
Mike Vrabel | Tennessee Titans​

In what was viewed as a tight contest between Vrabel, Zac Taylor, and Matt LaFleur, it was Vrabel who came out on top in the Coach of the Year voting. Vrabel taking home the award makes the 2022 NFL Honors the sixth consecutive year a coach has won the award for the first time.

Assistant Coach of the Year
Dan Quinn | Dallas Cowboys​

How things change in a year. In the 2020-21 season, the Atlanta Falcons fired Quinn as head coach. Less than 18 months later, he earned Assistant Coach of the Year honours after turning around what had been a woeful Cowboys defense.

Comeback Player of the Year
Joe Burrow | Cincinnati Bengals​

It was a tight call whether Burrow or Dak Prescott would take home the Comeback Player of the Year award — both led their teams to division titles coming off serious leg injuries. Ultimately, the incredible turnaround that Burrow helped lead the Bengals to this season gave him the edge over Prescott.

Offensive Rookie of the Year
Ja'Marr Chase | Cincinnati Bengals​

The last offseason was filled with much debate around the Bengals and Chase. Many felt the Bengals should have reinforced their offensive line, while Chase's issues with drops were highlighted in the preseason. Chase would defy those discussions to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award, posting 1,455 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns on 81 receptions.

Defensive Rookie of the Year
Micah Parsons | Dallas Cowboys​

Parsons became a versatile chess piece for the Cowboys in the 2021-22 season. Starting the year at linebacker, he made a seamless transition to help the team rush the passer. He finished the season with 13 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 3 pass breakups, and 84 combined tackles. He was deservedly rewarded with the Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
Andrew Whitworth | Los Angeles Rams​

The Rams matched their Super Bowl opponents with two major awards at the 2022 NFL Honors. Whitworth took home the Walter Payton Man of the Year award for his volunteer/charity work and his excellence on the field. His charitable work includes his Big Whit 77 Foundation, serving a mission to impact the lives of youth and families in the local community.