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Matt Ryan, (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images North America)
Matt Ryan led the Atlanta Falcons to that elusive playoff win, but did his performance make him the Player of the Year? Other players had phenomenal seasons as well.
Here are the Nominees for the 2013 Fan on Fire – Pro Football Awards: Football Player of the Year
Instead of Putting together an “All” Team like a lot people do every year, last year I decided to put together my own awards list. Not necessarily awarding the best statistically in any given position, but awards that matter to me, and maybe to some of you.
The Awards Nominees have been announced. I now review the nominees in each category throughout the playoffs, and then on Super Bowl Eve I will announce the winners. Last year it was all based on my opinion, but since I got such a good response I will include a poll on each review, and see who the “fans” think should win. The poll results won’t be revealed until the winner is announced.
So here are the NOMINEES for the second annual 2013 Fan on Fire – Pro Football Awards: Football Player of the Year Award.
The “FAN ON FIRE” Football Player of the Year: Goes to the player who had the hottest performance throughout the season. And the Nominees in alphabetical order are:
- Peyton Manning, QB – Denver Broncos: Manning rebounded from a season off recovering from neck surgery, and signed with the Denver Broncos. Manning passed for 4,659 yards and 37 TD’s.
- Adrian Peterson, RB – Minnesota Vikings: Peterson came back sooner than expected from a torn ACL in 2011, and looked better than ever. Peterson rushed for 2,097 yards and 12 TD’s, and led the Vikings to a playoff berth.
- Matt Ryan, QB – Atlanta Falcons: Ryan led the Falcons to a 13-3 season and to the Falcons first playoff win in the Mike Smith coaching tenure. Ryan also had the best season of his career passing for 4,719 yards and 32 TD’s.
- J.J. Watt, DE – Houston Texans: Watt emerged as one of the most feared defenders in the game in 2012, and helped lead the Texans to the playoffs. Watt had 20.5 sacks and 4 forced fumbles on the season.
- Last Years winner: Aaron Rodgers, QB – Green Bay Packers
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The other Award Category Nominees
The “Don’t You know Who I am? – Diva” of the Year: No, this award does not go to the top women’s wrestler, it goes to the most petulant, tempestuous, out of control player of the year. And the Nominees in alphabetical order are:
- Rashard Mendenhall, RB – Pittsburgh Steelers
- Chad Johnson, WR – Miami Dolphins
- Ndamukong Suh, DT – Detroit Lions
Last Years winner: Albert Haynesworth
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“Highlight Hero” of the year: Goes to the top offensive player who provided to best highlight reel footage of the year. And the Nominees in alphabetical order are:
- Dez Bryant, WR – Dallas Cowboys
- A.J. Green, WR – Cincinnati Bengals
- Robert Griffin III, QB – Washington Redskins
- Adrian Peterson, RB – Minnesota Vikings
Last Years winner: Calvin Johnson, WR – Detroit Lions
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“Enforcer” of the year: Goes to the defender, that strikes the most fear into NFL Offenses. And the Nominees in alphabetical order are:
- Von Miller, LB – Denver Broncos
- Aldon Smith, LB – San Francisco 49ers
- J.J. Watt, DE – Houston Texans
Last Years winner: Terrell Suggs, LB – Baltimore Ravens
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The “Lazarus” Award: Goes to the player or coach whose career seemed to be in jeopardy, but now is rejuvenated after a successful season. And the Nominees in alphabetical order are:
- Peyton Manning, QB – Denver Broncos
- Chuck Pagano, HC – Indianapolis Colts
- Adrian Peterson, RB – Minnesota Vikings
Last Years winner: Alex Smith, QB – San Francisco 49ers
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The “Talk the Talk / Walk the Walk” Award: Goes to the player, who not only talks a good game, but also walks it, and lived up to his hype. And the Nominees in alphabetical order are:
- Richard Sherman, CB – Seattle Seahawks
- Wes Welker, WR – New England Patriots
- Roddy White, WR – Atlanta Falcons
Last Years winner: Arian Foster, RB – Houston Texans
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The “They WEREN’T What We Thought They Were” Award: Goes to the team who failed to live up their hype the most. And the Nominees in alphabetical order are:
- Detroit Lions
- New York Giants
- Pittsburgh Steelers
Last Years winner: Philadelphia Eagles
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The “Don’t Believe the Hype” Award: Goes to the player who came into the season with a lot of hype, but didn’t quite live up to it. And the Nominees in alphabetical order are:
- Trent Richardson, RB – Cleveland Browns
- Michael Vick, QB – Philadelphia Eagles
- Mario Williams, DE – Buffalo Bills
Last Years winner: Chad Johnson, WR
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The “There’s that Man Again” Award: Goes to the player who you never heard of, that’s suddenly all over the field making plays, and you wonder why he’s not on your team. And the Nominees in alphabetical order are:
- Stevie Brown, S – New York Giants
- Alfred Morris, RB – Washington Redskins
- Russell Wilson, QB – Seattle Seahawks
Last Years winner: Victor Cruz, WR – New York Giants
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The “I – in TEAM” Award: Goes to the player who had the best Individual season on a bad team. And the Nominees in alphabetical order are:
- Jamaal Charles, RB – Kansas City Chiefs
- Calvin Johnson, WR – Detroit Lions
- Patrick Peterson, CB – Arizona Cardinals
Last Years winner: Jared Allen, DE – Minnesota Vikings
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The “REAL” Coach of the year Award: Typically this award goes to the coach who over achieved the most, or the coach whose team dominated the league. But this award goes to the Coach who actually did the best coaching job this season. And the Nominees in alphabetical order are:
- Bruce Arians – Indianapolis Colts
- Pete Carroll – Seattle Seahawks
- Chuck Pagano – Indianapolis Colts
Last Years winner: Jim Harbaugh – San Francisco 49ers
AND THE MOST COVETED AWARD OF ALL:
The “Fans on Fire” – Fan base of the Year Award: Goes to the most dedicated and “FIRED” up Fan Base in the NFL.
- Colts Nation – Indianapolis Colts
- Cowboys Nation – Dallas Cowboys
- Seahawks Nation – Seattle Seahawks
Last Years winner: Broncos Nation – Denver Broncos
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