The NFL 2010-2011 Regular Season comes to the end, and I would have to say I wasn’t disappointed. This season we saw the return of Michael Vick, who in my opinion played one of the best Monday Night Games ever. Vick’s fellow Eagle, DeSean Jackson, had the most impressive punt return of the year. It gave the Eagles full control over the NFC East, and showed us all the changes are needed in New York.
Mr. GQ Tom Brady has my vote for MVP. Today he set the NFL record for consecutive passes without an interception, sending his streak to 335, and finished the year with a 111.0 passer rating. Now for the nobodies, who have become somebody. Houston Texans Arian Foster rushed for 1,616 yards with 16 touchdowns. Denver Broncos receiver Brandon Lloyd, who has been in the league for eight years, led the league in receiving yards with 1,448. And finally, Miami Dolphins Cameron Wake finished with 14 sacks placing him 3rd overall in the league.
There were also many surprises this year, first the Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting over 10 rookies and finishing the season 10-6. The Chicago Bears went 11-5 and clinched a first-round bye. Finally, the Kansas City Chiefs, who finished 10-6 and made it to the playoffs, a feat that hasn’t been done since 2006.
Now with achievements comes disappointments. My first disappointment would be the whole Dallas Cowboy organization. Jerry Jones has invested too much time, money, and energy into giving the “boys” everything to win. Randy Moss one of the best wide receivers to ever play the game seemed to have forgotten that you’re only as good as your last game, and nothing you’ve done before really matters. The T.Ocho show should only be found on Versus and not the football field. And poor Donovan McNabb, it’s so sad to watch him roam around the bench looking all-helpless, someone please get him a magazine or something for next season.
On a lighter note, I give my Defensive Player of the Year award to Osi Umenyiora, who finished the year with 13.5 sacks and an amazing 10 forced fumbles. Comeback Player of the Year would be former first round pick out of USC ‘Big’ Mike Williams, with 65 reception, 751 yards, and two touchdowns. The Coach of the Year award goes to the youngest coach in the league, Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who lead the young Bucs to a 10-6 record and just missed the playoffs after most analysts predicted they would have 3 wins or less this year. Lastly, my new award MEPTW (Most Exciting Player to Watch) goes to Michael Vick. This year Mr. Vick reminded us of how special of an athlete he is and proved that he can be an efficient passer finishing the year with over 3,000 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and a QB rating of 100.2 while also adding 676 yards rushing and 9 touchdowns in only 12 games! I can’t wait for the playoffs. Bring it on boys… I love me some football!
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