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As we enter the 2009 Postseason, it's time to vote on the superlatives for the 2009 regular season. In an effort to keep things as simple as possible, I'm asking all of you to PM me with your votes on the following categories; or post in this thread: Offensive
Rookie of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year, Offensive Player of
the Year, Defensive Player of the Year .
Please
submit your votes to me ASAP. I will end the voting on Tuesday,
November 10th at 11:59PM and announce the winners on Wednesday, November
11th. And now for the nominees... Offensive Rookie of the Year  Josh Freeman, QB, Indianapolis Cots The
Rookie Signal Caller put up gaudy stats in a turbulent and weird season
that saw him lead two different playoff contending teams this season. His Colts fell just short of the playoffs in a heartbreaking OT loss in the
final game of the season. Freeman finished the year with 4,632 yards
through the air with 43 TDs. The Rookie was a little mistake prone,
getting sacked 41 times and throwing 25 picks while putting the ball on
the ground 5 times. 
Beanie Wells, RB, Detroit Lions Beanie
came to the Lions before the trade deadline and enjoyed the change in
scenery. The Lions’ offense came to life behind Wells’ 949 yards
rushing and 21 TD’s. Beanie was a huge part of the Lions' passing
attack as ‘Wells’, catching 50 passes for 551 yards and 6 TD's.  Mark Sanchez, QB, Washington Redskins The
USC rookie didn’t disappoint the Skin faithful this year leading the
Hogs to an NFC East Division title. Sanchize put up 3289 yards and 32
TD’s through the air in an offense that relies mostly on Deangelo. Honorable
Mention: Andre Brown, RB, Denver Broncos; Matt Stafford, QB, Miami
Dolphins; Percy Harvin, WR, San Diego Chargers; Lesean McCoy, RB,
Detroit Lions; Knowshon Moreno, HB, Miami Dolphins; Pat White, QB, Houston Texans
Defensive Rookie of the Year  James Laurinaitis, MLB, Carolina Panthers The
Big Ten is known for their MLB’s and James did little to disappoint the
Panther fans, or the Big Ten homers this year. Laurinaitis was all over
the field making 10 INT’s (taking 2 to the hizzle), 12 TFL’s and 44
tackles. Look for this guy to become the premiere MLB in the league. 
Micheal Johnson, DE, Tennessee Titans The
definition of edge rusher is embodied by this guy. He led the league
in sacks (13) grabbed 3 INT’s (1 for TD) forced 3 fumbles (2 returned for
TD’s by fellow All Rookie Tyson Jackson) and recorded 30 tackles, 17 for loss.
Aaron Curry, LB, Washington Redskins The
future looks bright in Washington with two nominees for ROY honors.
Curry led a strong LB core for the Skins with 43 Tackles, 12 for loss,
5 sacks, 5 int’s and 2 TD’s. Throw in 4 forced fumbles and this might
be the most well rounded season of any defensive player in the league. Honorable
Mention: Louis Delmas, SS, Washington Redskins; Everrette Brown, DE,
Denver Broncos; Tyson Jackson, DT, Tennesee Titans; Paul Kruger, LB,
Houston Texans. Offensive Player of the Year  Drew Brees, QB, Tennessee Titans Breesus
was on all season. 45/10 TD to INT ratio, 5200+ yds passing, 73
completion percentage. Drew led the Titans to a 15-1 record and the
mantle as the highest scoring team in the league. 
Adrian Peterson, HB, Buffalo Bills AD
doesn’t aptly name Adrian anymore. AS, as in All Season. The Beast of East Texas origin put up 34 rushing TD’s and 2306 yds averaging 8+ yds
/carry. WOW.  Chris Johnson, HB, Cincinnati Bengals Cj’s
numbers this season were sick, pretty stupid actually. 109 receptions,
1695 yards, and 19 TD's. And that wasn’t it. 24 more TD’s with 1394
yards running. Puke. Honorable Mention: Frank
Gore, RB, Oakland Raiders; Peyton Manning, QB, New England Patriots; Steve
Smith, WR, Tennessee Titans; Calvin Johnson, WR, Carolina Panthers. Jerrious Norwood, HB, Houston Texans; Felix Jones, RB, Tennessee Titans; Eli Manning, QB, Green Bay Packers
Defensive Player of the Year 
Will Witherspoon, LB, Detroit Lions Dude
went off . Will led the ferocious Lions who went 15-1 this year.
Along the way he collected 50 Tackles, 13 TFL, 8 sacks, 5 picks (2 for
TD), and 5 forced fumbles.  Gary Guyton, LB, Detroit Lions
46 Tackles, 11 TFL, 6, sacks, 8 ints (1 for TD) . Yawn. EZ game, right Lions?
Micheal Johnson, DE, Tennessee Titans Yah, he might not win Rookie of the Year, but this young man shined brightest this season on a defense crowded with stars. Stats: 30 Tackles, 17 TFL's, 13 sacks, 3 Ints (1 TD), 3 FFB.
James Laurinaitis, MLB, Carolina Panthers See Micheal Johnson above. Stats: 43 Tackles, 10 Int's (2 TD's), 3 sacks.
Honorable
Mention: Reggie Nelson, FS, Carolina Panthers; Stephen Cooper, MLB,
Denver Broncos; Andrian Wilson, FS, Pittsburgh Steelers; Aaron Curry,
LB, Washington Redskins; Jared Allen, DE, New England Patriots; Keith
Rivers, LB, Buffalo Bills; Asante Samuel, CB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Trent Cole, DE, Houston Texans
Please submit your votes by PM or post here in this format: OFFENSIVE ROY: DEFENSIVE ROY: OFFENSIVE POY: DEFENSIVE POY:
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