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NFL Awards: 2016 Midseason Predictions

By Cameron Parker

Oct 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) attempts to rally the crowd in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Texans 27-9. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) attempts to rally the crowd in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Texans 27-9. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tom Brady: Offensive Player of the Year.

Oct 30, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts before the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts before the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

The Offensive Player of the Year is always a tricky award, in my opinion. It is an award, which can be handed out to one player for both this award and Most Valuable Player. This year, Offensive Player of the Year will have a familiar face receive the prize, despite missing four games: Tom Brady.

As a Broncos fan, I do not ignore the greatness of Tom Brady. Brady exposes weakness better than possibly any quarterback before him. Another great thing, much like Peyton Manning, Brady makes every player around him better. However, it certainly helps playing with the best tight end in football. One of the other traits of Brady is the mental toughness to play when the back is up against a wall.

It always seems the New England Patriots play with a “no fear” attitude when accused of cheating. Whether they did or did not do it, the Patriots perform well when their backs are up against the wall or if the media counts them out. Brady is playing exactly like that. He does not have a turnover in the four games back after his suspension proving his work ethic is impeccable. By the end of the season, Brady may take home the Most Valuable Player, but right now he is the Offensive Player of the Year.

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