<![CDATA[Defensive Player of the Year Predictions]]>There's not much debate with who will probably win NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year.

The same can't be said for Defensive Player of the Year. No one player is having that big of a standout year over another on defense. I'm just trying to get a few different opinions on who you believe will win it this year.

Right now I say Polamalu has to be the leading canidate. What do you guys think?

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@rich4eagle said:

If things progress as they have............three players have been dominant of defense......in my order

Troy Polamalu.............GAME CHANGER......master impact player supreme

James Harrison...........Game CHANGER.........and targeted and screwed and that is patently obvious

Clay Matthews............Outstanding

So if the next three weeks do not bring a change those are the three who deserve real consideration

Since DeAngelo Hall is eliminated simply based on the fact he plays for the worst defense in the league, I agree the 3 plays you named are deserving, in that order, of DPOY. Is it possible for two players to tie for first place and both win the award? It would be awesome to see both Harrison and Troy bring home the award as co-winners. Being that those two were probably two of the most outspoken against Goodell this season, Goodell would certianly soil himself if they both won or even if the came in #1 and #2 in voting.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/215374https://brownsboard.com/post/215374Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:42:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defensive Player of the Year Predictions on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:24:05 GMT]]>If things progress as they have............three players have been dominant of defense......in my order

Troy Polamalu.............GAME CHANGER......master impact player supreme

James Harrison...........Game CHANGER.........and targeted and screwed and that is patently obvious

Clay Matthews............Outstanding

So if the next three weeks do not bring a change those are the three who deserve real consideration

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Hillis-iz-Boss said:

Thank you for proving me wrong and naming some other players who aren't steelers.

I didn't come here to be a homer about this. I'm trying to give my honest opinion. But the past few days after looking through stats and such I came to the conclusion Polamalu is the leader in the DPOY race and Harrison seems to be a close 2nd. That was the honest conclusion I came to, but that seemed way to homerish for me to beleive it. That's why I came here to seek opinions of others. Wake has no chance at winning and even Matthews is starting to seem like a long shot. Hall, statistically speaking, deserves strong contention for DPOY, but no corner coming from the 29th pass defense and worst overall defense will ever win the award. I just don't see any players other than Harrison, Troy and Hall that are deserving at this point. Matthews could bring himself back into the equation with a 3 huge games to finish the season, but I don't think anyone else is close enough to cacth up at this point.

I'm not trying to argue that only Steelers should be getting consideration, if there are any defenders who should be getting DPOY consideration that haven't been mentioned yet just mention them. If I disagree I will say why, but I'm not just trying to start useless arguements.

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@spunkonmyback-dpoy said:

I'm not trying to sound homerish, but I don't think Matthews gets it unless he has a huge next 3 games. Wake is one dimensional, I don't think he has a chance.

My sleeper pick would be DeAngelo Hall. But rarely do players from non-playoff teams and horrible defenses win the award unless he is undisputably the best defender. 29th pass defense, 32nd overall on defense for the Redskins; Hall won't even get considered. If the Redskins had a top-10 defense he would be the DPOY favorite right now.

Thank you for proving me wrong and naming some other players who aren't steelers.

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@pizzadeliveryguy said:

high on the douchebag of the year list.

now that's the award harrison will take home!

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@pizzadeliveryguy said:

That and the use of the word "hella" puts you pretty high on the douchebag of the year list.

You gotta think that award goes to good ole Sal this year.

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@theclevelandsound said:

thats hella right.

That and the use of the word "hella" puts you pretty high on the douchebag of the year list.

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@shepwrite said:

Did somebody seriously just beat his cyber chest and say, "Pray I don't see you in real life?"

Oy.

thats hella right.

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Oy.

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@theclevelandsound said:

Stats aren't everything. You know nothing. I'm done with this. Pray I don't see you in real life. Have a good one.

I know stats aren't everything. That's why I'm predicting Troy brings home the award.

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@spunkonmyback-dpoy said:

It's wishful thinking to say players with considerably better stats won't win it just because they play for a rival team.

Stats aren't everything. You know nothing. I'm done with this. Pray I don't see you in real life. Have a good one.

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@theclevelandsound said:

Matthews will win. And if he does, dont come crawling back here. Please.

It's wishful thinking to say players with considerably better stats won't win it just because they play for a rival team.

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@spunkonmyback-dpoy said:

The AP gives out the award. Not Goodell.

Matthews had a sack this past week vs Detriot where he lead with his helmet. The sack counted and he was not flagged. Players such as Chad Ochocinco, Brian Urlacher and Terrell Suggs have all defended Harrison's hits and Suggs even said it's obvious that Harrison has been "red flagged" by the league. I think the voters recognize Goodell's inconsistancies and not keep Harrison from winning it if they feel he is the best defensive player this year. But if you read the first post you would know a think Polamalu will win it. I was just saying Matthews doesn't really have a chance because even Harrison has considerably better all-around stats.

Matthews will win. And if he does, dont come crawling back here. Please.

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@theclevelandsound said:

Get it through your little pee brain. Harrison will not win any award this year with the light that has been shown upon him for illegal hits. Do you know how bad the NFL would look if they award someone who broke all the rules? You are an idiot. Its not happening this year. Ill put my house on it.

The AP gives out the award. Not Goodell.

Matthews had a sack this past week vs Detriot where he lead with his helmet. The sack counted and he was not flagged. Players such as Chad Ochocinco, Brian Urlacher and Terrell Suggs have all defended Harrison's hits and Suggs even said it's obvious that Harrison has been "red flagged" by the league and the refs. I think the voters recognize Goodell's inconsistancies and not keep Harrison from winning it if they feel he is the best defensive player this year. But if you read the first post you would know a think Polamalu will win it. I was just saying Matthews doesn't really have a chance because even Harrison has considerably better all-around stats.

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@spunkonmyback-dpoy said:

Eric Wright? I'm hoping that's sarcasm.

Matthews got a lot of DPOY talk early in the season, but now I would even put Harrison ahead of him.

Matthews :

Combines Tackles: 51

Sacks: 12.5

Passes Defended: 5

INTs: 1

Forced Fumbles: 1

Recoveries: 0

Harrison:

Combined Tackles: 79

Sacks: 10

Passes Defended: 6

INTs: 2

Forced Fumbles: 6

Recoveries: 1

Get it through your little pee brain. Harrison will not win any award this year with the light that has been shown upon him for illegal hits. Do you know how bad the NFL would look if they award someone who broke all the rules? You are an idiot. Its not happening this year. Ill put my house on it.

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@wrrebel said:

I would go clay matthews

Sleeper- eric wright

Eric Wright? I'm hoping that's sarcasm.

Matthews got a lot of DPOY talk early in the season, but now I would even put Harrison ahead of him.

Matthews :

Combines Tackles: 51

Sacks: 12.5

Passes Defended: 5

INTs: 1

Forced Fumbles: 1

Recoveries: 0

Harrison:

Combined Tackles: 79

Sacks: 10

Passes Defended: 6

INTs: 2

Forced Fumbles: 6

Recoveries: 1

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@spunkonmyback-dpoy said:

Who do you think should be the runner-up defensive player of the year then?

1. Clay Matthews

2. DeAngelo Hall

3. Troy Polamalu

4. Haloti Ngata

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/215322https://brownsboard.com/post/215322Wed, 15 Dec 2010 23:13:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defensive Player of the Year Predictions on Wed, 15 Dec 2010 23:06:15 GMT]]>I would go clay matthews

Sleeper- eric wright

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@shepwrite said:

Who's the offensive MVP that's so obvious? Brady or Rivers? Three weeks ago they were giving it to Rivers, now Brady.

Brady for league MVP. Vick or Rivers for offensive MVP.

Vick loses votes for not starting all season, Rivers loses votes because the Chargers will probably miss the playoffs.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/215318https://brownsboard.com/post/215318Wed, 15 Dec 2010 23:04:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defensive Player of the Year Predictions on Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:50:04 GMT]]>Who's the offensive MVP that's so obvious? Brady or Rivers? Three weeks ago they were giving it to Rivers, now Brady.

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@theclevelandsound said:

I think Spunkonmyback DPOY is the defensive player of the year because he will tell me he is if I don't say it.

Who do you think should be the runner-up defensive player of the year then?

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@spunkonmyback-dpoy said:

Wake is one dimensional, I don't think he has a chance.

He is amazing at that one dimension though and he does also have 4 passes defensed. Not huge but shows he can do more than rush the passer.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/215311https://brownsboard.com/post/215311Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:38:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Defensive Player of the Year Predictions on Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:28:11 GMT]]>I think Spunkonmyback DPOY is the defensive player of the year because he will tell me he is if I don't say it.

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