MVP – Peyton Manning (IND) – Correct
For the first 13 weeks or so Drew Brees was neck and neck with Manning, but when the Saints started slipping so did Brees’ MVP stock.
Also in the hunt: Brett Favre (MIN), Chris Johnson (TEN), Drew Brees (NO)
Offensive Player of the Year – Brett Favre (MIN) – Incorrect - Chris Johnson (TEN)
363/531, 68.4%, 4,202 yards, 33 TD, 7 INT, 107.2 Passer Rating
Also in the hunt: Matt Schaub (HOU), Chris Johnson (TEN), Drew Brees (NO)
Offensive Rookie of the Year – Percy Harvin (MIN) – Correct
Even though he missed two weeks due to health issues (migraine headaches) he was one of the most impactful rookies of this years rookie class.
Also in the hunt: Jeremy Maclin (PHI), Knowshon Moreno (DEN), Hakeem Nicks (NYG), Ray Rice (BAL)
Defensive Player of the Year – Darren Sharper (NO) – Incorrect – Charles Woodson (GB)
No defensive player has experienced a resurgence like Sharper has this year. Signed by New Orleans as a free agent, Sharper has been a force on defense, helping to turn the Saints defense into a formidable unit.
Also in the hunt: Elvis Dumervil (DEN), Jairus Byrd (BUF), Charles Woodson (GB)
Defensive Rookie of the Year – Brian Cushing (HOU) – Correct
Cushing proved that he could rush and cover racking up 5 sacks and 4 interceptions, not to mention being in the top 5 in tackles among rookies.
Also in the hunt: James Laurinaitus (STL), Jairus Byrd (BUF), Clay Matthews (GB)
Coach of the Year – Jim Caldwell (IND) – Incorrect – Marv Lewis (CIN)
The best record a rookie head coach has ever posted. Even though he was waiting in the wings as an assistant to Tony Dungy, 14-2 is an impressive record.
Also in the hunt: Brad Childress (MIN), Sean Payton (NO), Marv Lewis (CIN)
