MID-SEASON (SORT OF) AWARDS
Posted by Mike Florio on November 10, 2008, 11:18 p.m. EST
Here’s our belated look at the best of the best for the first half (or so) of the 2008 season.
First up, the offense.
Best receivers: Anquan Boldin, Cardinals; Andre Johnson, Texans; Greg Jennings, Packers.
Best tight ends: Jason Witten, Cowboys; Tony Gonzalez, Chiefs.
Best tackles: Chad Clifton, Packers; David Diehl, Giants; Michael Roos, Titans.
Best center: Matt Birk, Vikings; Nick Mangold, Jets.
Best guards: Chris Snee, Giants; Steven Hutchinson, Vikings; Eric Steinbach, Browns.
Best running backs: Adrian Peterson, Vikings; Clinton Portis, Redskins; Chris Johnson, Titans.
Best fullback: Le’Ron McClain, Ravens.
Best quarterbacks: Kurt Warner, Cardinals; Drew Brees, Saints.
Next, the defense.
Best defensive ends: John Abraham, Falcons; Justin Tuck, Giants; Jared Allen, Vikings.
Best defensive tackles: Albert Haynesworth, Titans; Shaun Rogers, Browns; Kevin Williams, Vikings.
Best outside linebackers: Joey Porter, Dolphins; LaMarr Woodley, Steelers; DeMarcus Ware, Cowboys.
Best inside linebackers: Jon Beason, Panthers; DeMeco Ryans, Texans.
Best cornerbacks: Charles Woodson, Packers; Antoine Winfield, Vikings; Cortland Finnegan, Titans.
Best safeties: Troy Polamalu, Steelers; Nick Collins, Packers.
And the special teams.
Best kicker: Matt Bryant, Buccaneers.
Best punter: Shane Lechler, Raiders.
Best kick returner: Darren Sproles, Chargers.
Best punt returner: Jacoby Jones, Texans.
And, finally, here’s some miscellaneous stuff.
Best G.M.: Thomas Dimitroff, Falcons.
Worst G.M.: Matt Millen/Martin Mayhew, Lions.
Best coach: Jeff Fisher, Titans.
Worst coach: Marvin Lewis, Bengals.
Best owner: Wayne Huizenga, Dolphins.
Worst owner: Al Davis, Raiders.
Rookie of the year: Matt Ryan, Falcons.
Rookie bust: Vernon Gholston, Jets.
Best free agent acquisition: Michael Turner, Falcons.
Worst free agent acquisition: Javon Walker, Raiders.
Fucking Gholston!!!!!