| Although the awards issue of the Pro
Football Weekly print edition isn’t scheduled to hit the presses until Jan. 17,
the following are some consensus selections for various awards by a group of NFL insiders
who requested anonymity. In categories where more than one individual received support,
the runners-up are also shown. Top offensive player: Peyton Manning,
Colts; Kurt Warner, Rams; Marshall Faulk, Rams; Edgerrin James, Colts; Marvin Harrison,
Colts.
Top defensive player: Kevin Carter, Rams; Warren Sapp, Buccaneers;
Jevon Kearse, Titans.
Top offensive rookie: James.
Top defensive rookie: Kearse.
Comeback Player of the Year: Bryant Young, 49ers; Alonzo Spellman,
Cowboys; Brian Williams, Giants.
Best coaching job: Jim Mora, Colts; Bill Parcells, Jets; Bobby Ross,
Lions; George Seifert, Panthers; Gunther Cunningham, Chiefs; Jeff Fisher, Titans; Dick
Vermeil, Rams.
Best job by an offensive assistant coach: Mike Martz, Rams; Gill
Haskell, Panthers; Tom Moore, Colts.
Best job by a defensive assistant coach: Dom Capers, Jaguars; Monte
Kiffin, Buccaneers, Bill Belichick, Jets; Joe Pascale, Chargers; Dave Campo, Cowboys.
Best job by a position coach: Tony Wise, Panthers OL coach; Jim
Washburn, Titans DL coach.
Top executive: Bill Polian, Colts; Charley Armey/John Shaw, Rams; Rich
McKay, Buccaneers; Floyd Reese, Titans; Charley Casserly, ex-Redskins; John Butler, Bills;
Carl Peterson, Chiefs.
Most costly injury: QB Vinny Testaverde, Jets; QB Steve Young, 49ers;
RB Jamal Anderson, Falcons. |
