If he leads the Patriots to their customary 12-plus wins, he'll be credited for carrying a tattered wide receiver corps and and surviving behind a depleted offensive line. Myles Garrett, EDGE, Cleveland: 2(tie)8. Christian McCaffrey, RB, Carolina: 155. The six finalists were selected for their outstanding performances through the 2021 NFL season. Bradley Chubb, OLB, Broncos. Bobby Wagner, LB, Seattle: 314. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons led all rookies with 13 sacks in 2021, the third-most by a rookie since the individual sack became an official statistic in 1982, and tied for the NFL-lead with 21 tackles for loss. Commercial reproduction, distribution or transmission of any part or parts of this website or any information contained therein by any means whatsoever without the prior written permission of the Club is not permitted. Jonathan Taylor will look to build on his record-setting 2021 season while Nyheim Hines should be a player to watch when the Colts open training camp at Grand Park later this month. Get 4 tickets and 4 hats for just $80 to our preseason game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, August 20! It suffices to say that, if he returns from his injury and wins both of those awards, you'd probably have to give him this one too. The only thing that might hold him back is if he does indeed win MVP and voters want to reward someone else here. 4.
Julio Jones, WR, Atlanta: 1, BREER:The Playoff Field Is Set, and the Coaching Axe Swings, 1. All Rights Reserved. 2018 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: QB Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns2018 OFFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: RB Saquon Barkley, New York Giants2018 DEFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: LB Darius Leonard, Indianapolis Colts, 2018 PFWA ALL-ROOKIE TEAMOffenseQB Baker Mayfield, Cleveland BrownsRB Saquon Barkley, New York Giants; Phillip Lindsay, Denver BroncosWR Calvin Ridley, Atlanta Falcons; DJ Moore, Carolina PanthersTE Chris Herndon, New York JetsC Billy Price, Cincinnati BengalsG Will Hernandez, New York Giants; Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis ColtsT Mike McGlinchey, San Francisco 49ers; Braden Smith, Indianapolis ColtsDefenseDL Bradley Chubb, Denver Broncos; Marcus Davenport, New Orleans Saints; DaShawn Hand, Detroit Lions; Daron Payne, Washington RedskinsLB Darius Leonard, Indianapolis Colts; Roquan Smith, Chicago Bears; Leighton Vander Esch, Dallas CowboysCB Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers, Denzel Ward, Cleveland BrownsS Jessie Bates, Cincinnati Bengals; Derwin James, Los Angeles ChargersSpecial TeamsPK Jason Sanders, Miami DolphinsP Michael Dickson, Seattle SeahawksKR Tremon Smith, Kansas City ChiefsPR Christian Kirk, Arizona CardinalsST Zeke Turner, Arizona Cardinals. All Rights Reserved. He finished third in our poll just ahead of Brady and Elliott. 5. The New England Patriots announced today that former defensive lineman Vince Wilfork has been voted by the fans as the 32nd inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame. But this award is open for public voting and you can (and should) vote for Leonard as many times as you can handle from now until 3 p.m. Colts Ring of Honor offensive lineman Chris Hinton joined Matt Taylor and Bill Brooks on this week's installment of the Colts Reunion Podcast to discuss memories from his playing career which was defined by much more than him being the guy the Colts acquired in return for John Elway. Aaron Donald, DL, L.A. Rams: 696. Each week, six nominees were chosen for the Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Week and fans voted for the winner on NFL.com. They largely were in awe of Saquon Barkely, the running back the Giants selected No. Phillip Lindsay, RB, Denver: 324. He was selected the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for September and the AFC Defensive Player of the Week twice (Week 2, Week 17). Leonard is the only defensive nominee in a list that also includes New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb, Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay and Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. Patriots players David Andrews, Devin McCourty and Matthew Slater paid a visit to the Ron Burton Training Village to meet with 2022 campers to offer advice, provide leadership and prepare them for their experiences at the Ron Burton Training Village. New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, who became the third NFL rookie to have over 2,000 scrimmage yards in a season and set the NFL rookie record for most receptions by a running back, was selected as the 2018 Offensive Rookie of the Year. Colts Ring of Honor defensive end Robert Mathis joined Jeffrey Gorman and Bill Brooks for this week's "Colts Reunion Podcast" episode to look back on his career and update fans on what he's up to these days. Leonard, a second-round pick (No. Mike Vrabel, Tennessee: 3, 1. Leonard posted seven games with 10 or more tackles, which tied for the NFL lead in the category. In Week 17, he recorded 266 receiving yards, the most ever by a rookie in a single game. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. First-round picks will decide, 'Maybe he can hire me': Rob Gronkowski wants to model for Tom Brady's underwear line, 'I'm not really retired': Former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski embraces next stage, Here's why Jennifer Lopez's marriage could be good news for Tom Brady. Here's what you need to know about the Colts' quarterbacks ahead of the start of training camp on July 27. This is not an unprecedented move for coach Bill Belichick or the franchise. Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, who set an NFL rookie record with 27 touchdown passes, was selected as the 2018 Rookie of the Year, chosen in voting conducted by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). On Tuesday, July 26, New England Patriots will report to Training Camp and then on Wednesday, July 27 the team will conduct their first training session on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. Andre Hal, S, Houston: 1(tie)6. What would the Eagles' record have to be this year for Pederson to win this award over someone whose team comes out of nowhere to go 10-6? Tarik Cohen, Return Specialist, Chicago: 5(tie)6. Sure, the defending Super Bowl champions coach is on here, because we know he can coach and we figure his team is probably going to be good enough to put him in the discussion. Now, here's an award you can win back-to-back. A big comeback at age 34, and a return to the playoffs for the Packers, could secure Rodgers a third.
The up-and-comer in the group, Bosa has 23 sacks in 28 games in his first two seasons in the league. He also set the Giants rookie record for rushing touchdowns with 11, and his 15 combined rushing and receiving TDs was tied for third in the NFL. Thomas Morstead, Punter, New Orleans: 4(tie)9. They're all good in their own way, but some are better than others. In all, 20 clubs are represented among the 27 players honored. 1.
As preseason football blessedly fades away and attention turns to the real games around the corner, everybody wants to know who's going to win. 2018, All-Rookie Team, Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns, Darius Leonard, Defensive Rookie of the Year, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, Offensive Rookie of the Year, PFWA, Rookie of the Year, Saquon Barkley, slider. And thanks to those players' votes, Barkley is the Sporting News Rookie of the Year for 2018. Another player who has been eligible for this award too many times in recent seasons. Bobby Wagner, LB, Seattle: 315. Be sure to follow NFL Trade Rumors on TWITTERand FACEBOOKfor breaking NFL News and Rumors for all 32 teams! Barkley had seven 40+ yard runs and six 50+ yard runs and led the NFL in each category. The Rams are a consensus favorite to win the NFC West, which means they'd have to be mega-great to get their coach this award two years in a row. Andre Roberts, Return Specialist, N.Y. He took over the starting quarterback job in Week 4, and he led all 2018 NFL rookies in passing yards, passing touchdown, completion percentage and passer rating (93.7). Anderson, but five different players have led the Broncos in rushing over the past six years, and they would like someone to deliver some consistency of performance. It's literally impossible to predict this award before the season starts, because it always seems to go to a coach whose team outperforms preseason expectations. Oh, and those aforementioned2,028 yards from scrimmage are the most by a player in Giants history. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Both of these methods must include the hashtag: #PepsiROY. Andrew Luck, QB, Indianapolis: 974.
Follow the PFWA at ProFootballWriters.org and on Twitter at @PFWAwriters. If you believe in a Rodgers comeback, you believe he has the ability to win this award. It wasn't a fluke; it was a sign of things to come. 2. Following Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones' football journey, from being an undrafted free agent in New England to becoming a Super Bowl champion. Stephon Gilmore, CB, New England: 2(tie)10. 2013-2022 Pro Football Writers of America. The Patriots announced that they have signed restricted free agent WR Jakobi Meyers, WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey and 2022 fourth-round draft pick RB Pierre Strong Jr. Patriots sign kicker Tristan Vizcaino; Release kicker Quinn Nordin. This is Pepsi's 21st year as the official soft drink sponsor of the NFL and the 20th year that Pepsi will present the NFL Rookie of the Week and NFL Rookie of the Year award. The New England Patriots announced that they have signed 2022 first-round draft pick OL Cole Strange, 2022 second-round draft pick WR Tyquan Thornton and 2022 fourth-round draft pick QB Bailey Zappe. New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones led all qualified rookies with a 67.6 completion percentage, 3,801 passing yards, 22 touchdown passes and a 92.5 rating this season. Andrew Luck, QB, Indianapolis: 64 points (12 first-place votes)2. Jaylon Smith, LB, Dallas: 15 (1)(tie)6.
The Giants -- and our panel, who picked him unanimously here -- believe he has the ability to do it big. The Colts expect to be without All-Pro Darius Leonard for part of training camp, but Bobby Okereke, Zaire Franklin and E.J. Brett Veach, Kansas City: 1, 1. Email us attalkback@themmqb.com. Check out what to watch for from the Colts' tight ends ahead of the start of training camp on July 27. Darius Leonard, LB, Colts Not for players around the league. Having A.J. Scan through the entire list, or jump ahead to a specific award by clicking here: MVP | Coach of the Year | Defensive Player of the Year | Offensive Player of the Year | Defensive Rookie of the Year | Offensive Rookie of the Year | Comeback Player of the Year. They had a 1,000-yard back last year in C.J. The Colts this offseason added former Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore to a cornerback room that returns 2022 Pro Bowler Kenny Moore II. And the Giants' Allie Sherman won it back-to-back in 1961-62. Russell Wilson, QB, Seattle: 617. Bradley Chubb, EDGE, Denver: 5(tie)5. In the seven years since, they rank 30th in the league in rushing yards, ahead of only Arizona and Detroit. Check out photos of Patriots players Kendrick Bourne, David Andrews, Matthew Judon & Matthew Slater wearing the new jerseys, pants and helmet for the first time, and take a close up look at the details, which feature a red jersey with white and blue shoulder stripes, white pants with red and blue stripes and a white helmet with the Pat Patriot logo. Ryan Pace, Chicago: 284. Mayfield threw for a Browns rookie single-game record of 397 yards and a TD at Houston in Week 13, with 351 passing yards in the second half alone as he became the first NFL QB since 2012 to accomplish the feat. The preseason favorite because what he's coming back from happened two years ago, and a return to his pre-injury form would be a welcome relief after the stops and starts of 2017. He recorded seven games with at least eight receptions, the most such games by a rookie in NFL history, and his 10 games with at least five catches were the most among rookies this season. The former MLB and NFL superstar revealed he made a previously anonymous donation to cover costs for grieving families. The Colts' safety room underwent a significant overhaul this offseason, with the retirement of Khari Willis and the additions of an accomplished veteran (Rodney McLeod) and a talented rookie (Nick Cross). Check out what to watch for from the Colts' linebackers ahead of the start of training camp on July 27. As the Giants hoped he would be when they drafted him, Barkley was a key contributor in their passing game, too. Luke Kuechly, LB, Carolina: 97. Terms of the contracts were not announced. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Dallas: 2211. He was the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 16 and the NFLs Offensive Rookie of the Month for November. Fantasy football: Is the top tier at QB worth drafting aggressively? The 2018 regular season featured historic levels of offense. In fact, Watt won it three years out of four, because he was the 2012 winner as well. The Colts will bring a young, promising group of tight ends led by veteran Mo Alie-Cox to Grand Park later this month. Imagine him winning Defensive Player of the Year three months before his brother is the first pick in the NFL draft? Matt Nagy, Chicago: 42 (3)(tie)2. And really, those two, plus Sam Darnold, Josh Allen and Josh Rosen, all quarterbacks drafted in the first round, hogged much of the media focus when it came to rookies in the NFL. The New England Patriots unveiled new throwback alternate uniforms to be worn on select games during the 2022 NFL season. He completed at least 70 percent of his pass attempts in nine games to tie DAK PRESCOTT (2016) for the most-ever by rookie. But Elliott is the kind of player in the kind of situation that could make it happen.
Pete Carroll, Seattle: 29 (2)5. Watson played like the best player in the league during the brief, pre-knee-injury portion of his rookie season, and the belief is that he'll make a full recovery and be in position to build on that performance. Yes, it's prediction season all the way around. The Saints are a preseason Super Bowl favorite, and Brees appears set to break Peyton Manning's career passing yardage mark during the season. Returning the Texans to the top of the AFC South would make Watson a strong candidate. This website is the only official website of the New England Patriots and is Copyright New England Patriots (the "Club"). Who's going to win the Super Bowl? Waddle totaled 1,015 receiving yards and was one of three rookies, along with Chase and Pitts, to reach the 1,000-yard mark in 2021. "GMFB" discuss how can New England Patriots can improve in 2022 season. Baltimore's Don Shula tied for the award with George Allen in 1967 and then won it again in 1968. Philip Rivers, QB, L.A. Chargers: 895. Barkley, the second overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Penn State, rushed 261 times for 1,307 yards and 11 touchdowns. We list every National Football League city, along with detailed advice to help you plan your next gridiron getaway. 2 overall pick in the draft, Barkley is charged with fixing all of that. Derwin James, S, L.A. Chargers: 57 points (8 first-place votes)2. SaquonBarkley, RB, Giants
Check out what to watch for from the Colts' running backs ahead of the start of training camp on July 27. Baker Mayfield, QB, Browns He became the third player in NFL history to throw at least one touchdown pass in his first 10 starts, and he completed the season with TD passes in each of the Browns final 13 games and nine multi-TD pass contests. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Andy Reid, Kansas City: 45 points (5 first-place votes)(tie)2. He finished the season with three forced fumbles and became the first rookie since DWIGHT FREENEY (13 sacks, nine forced fumbles) in 2002 with at least 13 sacks and three forced fumbles. Here, we're a little more individual-focused. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Dallas: 56 points (8 first-place votes)2. Speed will all play key roles when the team arrives in Westfield. The Patriots announced that they have traded WR N'Keal Harry to the Chicago Bears.
Fri Jul 22 - 12:00 AM | Mon Jul 25 - 11:57 PM. Panthers head coach rips former assistant, now at Nebraska, for failure to run the ball effectively. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Aldrick Rosas, Kicker, N.Y. Giants: 8 (1)(tie)6. Johnny Hekker, Punter, L.A. Rams: 324.
There will be a lot of attention on the 39-year-old Brees, who has never won an MVP award but could break that hex if the Saints build off of last year's success and secure one of the NFC's top two seeds. 3. Patriots Rookies reported for their first day of Training Camp 2022. Brett Kern, Punter, Tennessee: 1, 1. Minkah Fitzpatrick , DB, Miami: 57. Mayfield is the first Browns player to be selected as the PFWAs Rookie of the Year. Bell has no shortage of motivation, and assuming he returns to the team along the same schedule as last year and doesn't skip a beat, he'll rack up rushing and receiving yards at a rate that puts him in contention for this award. The Arizona Cardinals, Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos and Giants had two selections each. Barkley is the second Giants player to be selected Offensive Rookie of the Year, joining wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in 2014. NFL players vote Saquon Barkley Sporting News Rookie of the Year for 2018. Carlos Sainz saw his Austrian Grand Prix run come to a fiery end, marking his fourth DNF in 11 races. The Colts led all clubs with three All-Rookie selections with guard Quenton Nelson, tackle Braden Smith and Leonard. His 163 total tackles were third all-time by a rookie since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. Jacksonville Jaguars training camp preview: Can Trevor Lawrence make jump in Year 2? Khalil Mack, EDGE, Chicago: 339. Darius Leonard, LB, Indianapolis: 48 (2)4. He's coming off a season in which he missed nine games for health reasons, so he's eligible for another one of these awards, as you'll see below. Roquan Smith, LB, Chicago: 1, 1. ET Monday, Jan. 21 by clicking here. No other rookie should get the amount of opportunity Barkley gets to show what he can do. His 14 receptions in Week 2 at Dallas was tied for fourth in NFL single-game history by a running back. The All-Rookie special teams consists of Miami Dolphins placekicker Jason Sanders, Seattle Seahawks punter Michael Dickson, Kansas City Chiefs kickoff returner Tremon Smith, Arizona Cardinals punt returner Christian Kirk and Cardinals special teamer Zeke Turner. Adrian Peterson, RB, Washington: 225. Deshaun Watson, QB, Houston: 498. Vic Fangio, Defensive Coordinator, Chicago: 43 (4)4. Freddie Kitchens, Offensive Coordinator, Cleveland: 44 (1)3. Leonard, who just today was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for December, was also a two-time AFC Defensive Player of the Week, a two-time NFL Rookie of the Week and NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month (September) recipient. Or are we destined to see some lesser version of him from here on out? Those things work in your favor when it comes time to vote, and could deliver a fourth MVP trophy for Brady. Justin Tucker, Kicker, Baltimore: 40 (1)3. The same can be said for this guy, who heads into (yet another) contract year, but this time may be able to taste real free agency next summer. We'll get to the numbers, but few rookie running backs can pass the eye test the way Barkelydid. The above scenario is what happened last year, when Gurley took home this award while Brady won MVP. Allen Robinson, WR, Chicago: 1, 1. 2022 ABG-SI LLC. Check out what to watch for from the Colts' wide receivers ahead of the start of training camp on July 27. Deshaun Watson, QB, Houston: 444. The last coach to win this award in back-to-back years was Washington's Joe Gibbs, who won it in the strike-shortened 1982 season and then again for going 14-2 the following year. He also recorded 201 receiving yards in Week 7 and became the first rookie ever and the fifth player in the Super Bowl era to record multiple games with at least 200 receiving yards in a single season, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers CALVIN JOHNSON (2011 & 2012) and DON MAYNARD (1968) as well as JOSH GORDON (2013) and ALSHON JEFFERY (2013). Our preseason voting panel: Bill Barnwell, Matt Bowen, Mike Clay, Dan Graziano, Mina Kimes, Vince Masi, Mike Sando, Aaron Schatz, Adam Schefter, Kevin Seifert and Field Yates. Mike Solari, Offensive Line Coach, Seattle: 67. 
That unit could be better than people think, and if it takes a huge jump this year, Smith is likely to get a good chunk of the credit. Cleveland will mark the 25-year-olds fifth NFL destination since being drafted in 2018. Tyreek Hill, WR, Kansas City: 69. Twenty-six volunteers were recognized during an awards luncheon at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, June 8. The New England Patriots announced that they have released LS Ross Reiter. The Colts will arrive in Westfield with an impressive collection of established veterans and young talent on Nate Ollie's defensive line. Gurley obviously has the ability to be a yards-from-scrimmage monster who helps the team in the running game and the passing game, and that makes him a perennial candidate here. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris led all rookies and ranked fourth in the league with 1,667 scrimmage yards (1,200 rushing, 467 receiving), the most-ever by a Steelers rookie, and ranked second among rookies with 10 total touchdowns (seven rushing, three receiving). But if the Cowboys unseat the Eagles as NFC East champs this year, it would likely be because they leaned heavily on Elliott to drive their offense. Tom Brady, QB, New England: 3010. John Dorsey, Cleveland: 413. Fletcher Cox, DT, Philadelphia: 106. Jets: 205.
The New England Patriots announced that they have signed DL Jeremiah Pharms Jr. But in picking Rodgers to win the big one, our panel has some historical support. The last time Rodgers missed a large chunk of a season due to injury was 2013, and he came back the following year to throw for 4,381 yards and 38 touchdowns, and secure his second MVP award. How about the Offensive Rookie of the Year battle pitting Baker vs. Barkley? NFLTradeRumors.co is an independent news source and has no affiliation with the National Football League (NFL), NFL.com, or any team(s). Saquon Barkley, RB, N.Y. Giants: 9(tie)6. He led all NFL running backs with 74 receptions and in Week 3, totaled 14 receptions to tie SAQUON BARKLEY (September 16, 2018) and ROY HELU (November 6, 2011) for the most by a rookie running back in a single game all-time. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City: 126 points (9 first-place votes)2. If that's the case, and if Ramsey improves on his interception totals (six in two years so far), he would make himself a candidate for this award. He also caught 91 passes for 721 yards and nine TDs. The winner of the 2018 NFL Rookie of the Year award will be recognized in Atlanta during Super Bowl LIII festivities. Here are the vote totals (provided by Gregg Rosenthal) for each of the notable 2018 NFL Awards announced Saturday evening at the NFL Honors show. Who's going to win the conference? The string of eyebrow-raising highlight plays began in Week 1, when Barkley broke a 68-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Jaguars. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Houston: 4(tie)13. New construction beginning in 2022 will create the largest video board for an outdoor stadium, new hospitality and function spaces and a completely reimagined north entrance to the stadium by 2023. NFL.com/voting/rookies/rookie-of-the-year.
The Colts will have two new starters on their offensive line for the first time since 2018 training camp opens at Grand Park later this month but who those new starters will be is still to be determined. He set the franchise record for tackles in a single season and his tackle total ranks third in league history for a rookie. J.J. Watt just did it in 2014 and 2015.
Copyright 2022 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Reggie McKenzie, Oakland: 5 (1)9. Chris Carson , RB, Seattle: 1(tie)6. Don Martindale, Defensive Coordinator, Baltimore: 50 points (6 first-place votes)2. Among rookies this season, Leonard ranked in the top-10 in tackles (first), tackles for loss (second), sacks (second), passes defensed (ninth), interceptions (tied-seventh), forced fumbles (first) and fumble recoveries (tied-first). Unlike the AP awards, we do a top-five ballot for every award (top-10 for MVP), awarding points on a 5-4-3-2-1 basis (note: some ballots featured only 12 voters). He long has been viewed as an instant-impact kind of guy, and he'll shoulder a lot of responsibility in the Bears' defense. But again come on. The Patriots announced that they have signed first-year OL Darryl Williams. Elliott averaged 4.7 yards per rushing attempt; Barkley averaged 5.0. Question or comment? 36 overall) out of South Carolina State, was second in the NFL in sacks by a rookie with seven, and he led the league in both total tackles (163) and solo stops (111). Jaire Alexander, CB, Green Bay: 28. "Who's going to win?" Nick Chubb, RB, Cleveland: 137. In Week 10, Jones recorded a 142.1 passer rating, the fifth-highest single-game passer rating by a rookie quarterback in the Super Bowl era (minimum 20 attempts). The National Football League today announced the six finalists for the 2021 PEPSI ZERO SUGAR NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR award. Thelma Burns of Dorchester, Mass. Here are our 2018 NFL award winners for 10 different honors, presented in the style of the Academy Awardsthe biggest categories are saved for last, but well roll one of the good ones out early in the show (the fascinating Offensive Rookie of the Year race) to hold your attention, 1. Dave Toub, Special Teams Coordinator, Kansas City: 1, NFL Black Monday Tracker:Marvin Lewis, Adam Gase, Vance Joseph All Fired, 1. Zach Ertz, TE, Philadelphia: 7(tie)6. If he wins it two years in a row without attending training camp, though that could be bad news for coaches who want their star players in camp. The All-Rookie defense includes defensive linemen Bradley Chubb of the Broncos, Marcus Davenport from the New Orleans Saints, DaShawn Hand of the Detroit Lions and Daron Payne from the Washington Redskins, Leonard, the Chicago Bears Roquan Smith and the Dallas Cowboys Leighton Vander Esch at linebacker, Jaire Alexander of the Green Bay Packers and Clevelands Denzel Ward at cornerback along with the Bengals Jessie Bates and the Los Angeles Chargers Derwin James at safety. Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Dallas: 51 (3)3. But enough about numbers. Mayfield, the first overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft after a Heisman Trophy-winning season at Oklahoma, completed 310 of 486 passes (63.8 percent) for a Browns-rookie record 3,725 yards, sixth-most in NFL history, and 27 TDs. In 2021, he became the third rookie quarterback all-time to win each of his first six road starts, joining Prescott (2016) and BEN ROETHLISBERGER (2004). Check out what to watch for from DeForest Buckner, Yannick Ngakoue, Kwity Paye and the Colts' D-line ahead of the start of training camp on July 27. Darius Leonard, LB, Indianapolis: 4(tie)8. It also brough us some of the most wide-open awards races in recent memory, with just about everything (well, except for Aaron Donalds Defensive Player of the Year victory) up for grabs. Pierre Desir, CB, Indianapolis: 1(tie)6. Marlin Briscoe, who became the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League more than 50 years ago, died Monday. Elliott got a second-place vote, a third-place vote, a fourth-place vote and two fifth-place votes from our panel, and he's an intriguing pick. Odell Beckham Jr., WR, N.Y. Giants: 1(tie)6. Christian McCaffrey, RB, Carolina: 3(tie)13. He posted 106 yards on 18 carries that day, plus 22 receiving yards on two catches a total of 128 yards from scrimmage. The PFWA is made up of accredited writers who cover the NFL and the 32 teams daily. Sanders is taking exception at the decision by a SWAC foe to move the game to a nearby NFL stadium. Matt Eberflus, Defensive Coordinator, Indianapolis: 23 (1)5. The Colts return a 1,000-yard talent, added a highly touted second-round pick and will feature strong competition under first-year wide receivers coach Reggie Wayne. 
