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2023 NFL awards predictions
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 18: Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 18, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Bijan Robinson
If he’s used properly in Atlanta, this could be a 1,000 yard season — both rushing and receiving.
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Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes reacts after a tackle during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, in Landover, Md.
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Emmanuel Forbes
If Washington’s defense does what I think it will in 2023, Forbes could prove his collegiate penchant for the Pick 6 can also be his calling card in the pros.
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LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 21: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up before the preseason game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on August 21, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.
(Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Offensive Player of the Year: Lamar Jackson
Surrounded by more weapons than he’s ever had in his pro career, Jackson silences his critics and contends for MVP.
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 01: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after sacking Tyler Huntley #2 of the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.
(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Defensive Player of the Year/Comeback Player of the Year: T.J. Watt
The last time Watt was healthy for a full season, he tied the single season sack record and won Defensive Player of the Year. Both could again be true in 2023.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 26: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets warms up prior to the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
MVP: Aaron Rodgers
He won it twice with Nathaniel Hackett as his offensive coordinator in Green Bay, where the Packers were expected to win. The two are reunited, and Rodgers leading a team with the longest postseason drought to the playoffs — especially via winning one of the toughest divisions in the league — will almost assuredly add another MVP to his trophy case.
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FILE – Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin meets with reporters after an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. Tomlin has never had a losing season in 16 years with the Steelers.
(AP Photo/Fred Vuich, File)
Coach of the Year: Mike Tomlin
I predicted Pittsburgh to win 12 games. If they do that, Tomlin should be the unanimous choice to win an award he has yet to win but should have by now.
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