Is Lamar Jackson or Tom Brady leading the way to the league MVP awards? Does Aaron Donald finally have a Defender of the Year competition? Which team was the surprise in 2021? What’s the hottest head coach?
With nine weeks of NFL action in the books, we’re officially halfway to the 2021 season. So with that in mind, Neil Reynolds is giving away a few mid-season awards, picking his league MVP, Coach of the Year candidates, and the Super Bowl election at the moment.
“If you told me Matthew Stafford, Tom Brady, Kyler Murray going to win this award, I wouldn’t be surprised. But I went with Lamar Jackson right now, because of the influence he has on his team.
“He’s still not a perfect passer, but he’s definitely evolved as a quarterback – he’s making more shots in the bottom field – and passing play is more of a factor for the Ravens now. Plus he’s walking 1,200 yards this year. season.
“In league circles, he’s considered a bit of a Madden (video game) cheat code. He just does what you shouldn’t be able to do.
“Baltimore needs him so badly to win football games. Its value to this team is enormous. “
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“Another difficult one, but I will go with Miles Garrett… Week after week he becomes quarterback.
“He already has 12 bags! This is a record pace and we are only in the middle of the season. He is dynamic, athletic, he is a game changer.
“He shows up every week for Cleveland, even though the team as a whole has a little day off to defend.
“Another passage, Tj watt The Pittsburgh Steelers will also be in the mix – he also has great numbers when it comes to sacks (11.5) – and you can’t ignore the winger Trevon Diggs and what he did was his tackle for the Dallas cowboys. But I’m giving Garrett the edge. “
