Causion's 2016 NFL Mid season Awards
Today at Causioncreations, I give my mid season awards for the 2016 NFL season. So far it has been a pretty weird season, with a few bright spots, but overall some mediocre play across the board. It makes sense that NFL ratings are down so far this season, because the prime time games overall have stunk pretty bad.
Today, we hand out some awards to player I feel have already done enough at the halfway point to be recognized. One category you won't see represented today is defense, as I have been thoroughly unimpressed overall by the defense played in the league and can't really point out multiple exceptional defensive performers.
What I will conclude with is my prediction for who will bring home the title.
Today, we hand out some awards to player I feel have already done enough at the halfway point to be recognized. One category you won't see represented today is defense, as I have been thoroughly unimpressed overall by the defense played in the league and can't really point out multiple exceptional defensive performers.
What I will conclude with is my prediction for who will bring home the title.
Mid-Season MVP
Contenders
- Dak Prescott
- Matt Ryan
- Derek Carr
The Dak Attack has taken the NFL by storm and has help lead the Dallas Cowboys to the best record in the NFC. A fourth round pick has come in for the injured Tony Romo, in of all places Big D, and played like a 8 year veteran. No question he deserves MVP consideration.
Nobody is play Quarterback better than Matt Ryan is right now. He is throwing the ball not just to Julio Jones, but to all of his weapons, and leading the Falcons to the top of the NFC South. Ryan leads the league in just about every major QB category and has been big time in the clutch.
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Carr has the Raiders atop the toughest and most competitive division in football, and is putting up huge numbers along the way. With as many times he is putting the ball in the air, his touchdown to interception ratio is crazy good, just three picks. Also he has been a road warrior with huge wins on the road.
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Winner: Matt Ryan
I really think that Matt Ryan has played the best at the quarterback position so far this season and he has led his team to 1st place in the NFC South. His numbers speak for themselves and can't be denied. And the Falcons could easily be sitting with one lost right now. There is no shame in losing a tough game in Seattle, (due to a questionable no call), and a shootout against Phillip Rivers. If his defense was better, he would be getting a lot more shine.
Honorable mentions - To me MVP is a QB award.
I really think that Matt Ryan has played the best at the quarterback position so far this season and he has led his team to 1st place in the NFC South. His numbers speak for themselves and can't be denied. And the Falcons could easily be sitting with one lost right now. There is no shame in losing a tough game in Seattle, (due to a questionable no call), and a shootout against Phillip Rivers. If his defense was better, he would be getting a lot more shine.
Honorable mentions - To me MVP is a QB award.
- Tom Brady - Has not played in enough games.
- Drew Brees - Great numbers, but need more wins.
- Mathew Stafford - Comebacks are great, but has to start better.
Mid-Season Offensive Player of Year
Contenders
- Ezekiel Elliot
- Julio Jones
- DeMarco Murray
Zek is leading the league in rushing in just his rookie seaosn and is averaging 5.0 yards a carry. 7 touchdowns is impressive but really its the style and impact of Elliot's runs that are dazzling. In addition Elliot catches the ball out the backfield and makes big plays.
The best receiver this season has once again been Julio Jones. While Matt Ryan is my MVP, the weapon of all weapons is Jones who has had absolutely dominating and eye popping performances. He is weapon. Even when you know the ball is coming his way you can't stop it.
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Quietly down in Tennessee, Murray is having a sensational year for the Titans and has the team competing every week. Murray was almost forgotten and given up on after leaving Dallas and playing in Philly, but he has found his home, and is second in the league in rushing and getting in the end zone every week.
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Winner: Ezekiel Elliot
Elliot's ability to not only dominate the run game but also catch passes out the backfield make s him the mid season offensive player of the year in my book. I know many will say he and Dak cancel each other out, but I disagree. The guy is balling and living up to the hype and pressure of playing in Dallas.
Honorable mentions
Elliot's ability to not only dominate the run game but also catch passes out the backfield make s him the mid season offensive player of the year in my book. I know many will say he and Dak cancel each other out, but I disagree. The guy is balling and living up to the hype and pressure of playing in Dallas.
Honorable mentions
- LeSean McCoy - Missed ley games due to injury.
- Melvin Gordon - He's heating up big time.
- AJ Green - Great numbers, but need more wins.
Mid-Season Coach of the YearContenders
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Belichick is not overrated, contrary to what some people may have you believe. Without Tom Brady, the Patriots when 3-1 to start the season with two different QB's. The defense loses pieces, he plugs those pieces and keeps rolling. That's what great coaches do.
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Del Rio has the Raiders in 1st place. Wow, give him the award now. The team not only is winning big games but they are winning big road games. And look at how many games they have won on the east coast at 1pm, which is no small feat. Great job.
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Don't look now, but the Chiefs, with all their injuries and issues are neck in neck for the top of the AFC West. This team has been injured all season and you can't name their wide receivers. but they keep getting it done under Reid. He won't win, but he's worthy of consideration.
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Winner: Jack Del Rio
Del Rio is something few of us get to witness—a coach transform. Del Rio has learned dramatically from his Jaguars experience and is now a polished, smart leader. His press conferences are different now. He's calmer on the sidelines. The Raiders players talk publicly about how much they like, and respect, Del Rio. There's more strategy in his offenses. I see a different guy.
Honorable mentions
Del Rio is something few of us get to witness—a coach transform. Del Rio has learned dramatically from his Jaguars experience and is now a polished, smart leader. His press conferences are different now. He's calmer on the sidelines. The Raiders players talk publicly about how much they like, and respect, Del Rio. There's more strategy in his offenses. I see a different guy.
Honorable mentions
- Jason Garrett - Come on guys, Jerry Jones is thee head coach.
Mid-Season Rookie of the YearContenders
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The number 1 pick has not even touched the field, but this 4th round QB is taking the league by storm. Prescott completed 66.5 percent of his passes for 2,020 yards, 12 touchdowns and just two interceptions. Prescott showed poise in the pocket against the blitz, increasing his passer rating from 103.5 to 105.8 in those situations.
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Elliott has rushed for 891 yards this season and has a chance to break Eric Dickerson’s record for most rushing yards by a rookie. Along with fellow rookie Dak Prescott, he has anchored a 7-1 start for the Cowboys.
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By far the best of the rookie wide receivers this season, Thomas has been brilliant for the New Orleans Saints all year. New Orleans grabbed the former Ohio State standout in the second round, and Thomas is tied for 13th in the NFL in catches (47), 21st in yards (573) and sixth in touchdown catches (five).
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Winner: Dak Prescott
Prescott was the eighth quarterback selected in the 2016 draft, but he's the fourth-highest-rated passer in the NFL. Dallas just reached the halfway point of its season, and Prescott already has more passing yards and touchdowns than Aikman as a rookie.
The first-year quarterback has thrown for at least 225 yards in eight straight games—which is the longest streak for any rookie in Super Bowl era, according to the Fox telecast. He has yet to throw for 300 yards in a game, yet he's still on pace for over 4,000 yards.
Plus as the QB, more pressure is on his shoulders, so he edges out Elliot to me.
Prescott was the eighth quarterback selected in the 2016 draft, but he's the fourth-highest-rated passer in the NFL. Dallas just reached the halfway point of its season, and Prescott already has more passing yards and touchdowns than Aikman as a rookie.
The first-year quarterback has thrown for at least 225 yards in eight straight games—which is the longest streak for any rookie in Super Bowl era, according to the Fox telecast. He has yet to throw for 300 yards in a game, yet he's still on pace for over 4,000 yards.
Plus as the QB, more pressure is on his shoulders, so he edges out Elliot to me.