PFT 2007 MIDSEASON AWARDS
Every team has played at least eight games. Thus, the time has come to hand out a little midseason hardware.
Our awards are unscientific and subjective. There was no panel, no votes cast. Our decisions are as final as they are impulsive.
Here we go.
First, the offensive awards.
Best offensive player: Tom Brady, Patriots.
Best quarterback: Brady.
Best running back: Adrian Peterson, Vikings.
Best tight end: Dallas Clark, Colts.
Best receiver: Randy Moss, Patriots.
Best offensive line: The Patriots.
Breakout player on offense: Braylon Edwards, Browns.
Best offensive rookie: Adrian Peterson, Vikings.
Offensive comeback player of the year: Moss.
Most underrated player: David Diehl, Giants.
Quarterback bust: Tarvaris Jackson, Vikings.
Running back bust: Larry Johnson, Chiefs.
Receiver bust: Chad Johnson, Bengals.
Tight end bust: Alge Crumpler, Falcons.
Offensive lineman bust: Winston Justice, Eagles.
Now, for the defense.
Best defensive player: Jared Allen, Chiefs.
Best defensive lineman: Allen.
Best linebacker: Mike Vrabel, Patriots.
Best defensive back: Asante Samuel, Patriots.
Breakout player on defense: Albert Haynesworth, Titans.
Best defensive rookie: Patrick Willis, 49ers.
Defensive comeback player of the year: Andre Carter, Redskins.
Most underrated player: Aaron Kampman, Packers.
Defensive line bust: Simeon Rice, Broncos.
Linebacker bust: Joey Porter, Dolphins.
Defensive back bust: Jason David, Saints.
Now, the specials teams.
Best punter: Andy Lee, 49ers.
Best kicker: Rob Bironas, Titans.
Best punt returner: Devin Hester, Bears.
Best kick returner: Devin Hester, Bears.
And the miscellaneous crap.
Best coach: Mike Tomlin, Steelers.
Worst coach: Scott Linehan, Rams.
Best G.M.: Scott Pioli, Patriots.
Worst G.M.: Rich McKay, Falcons.
Best trade: Pats getting Randy Moss for a fourth-round draft pick.
Worst trade: Falcons giving up Matt Schaub.
Best free-agent acquisition: Jeff Garcia, Buccaneers.
Worst free-agent acquisition: Joey Porter, Dolphins.
Best veteran contract: Dwight Freeney, Colts.
Worst veteran contract: Tony Romo, Cowboys.
Best rookie contract: Darrelle Revis, Jets.
Worst rookie contract: Gaines Adams, Buccaneers.
