NFL Rookie of the Year

[X-Longshot-X]

Vince Young, No doubt, No player has shown more leadership and dedication and impacted his team more this year than Vince.

[juiCe[3x]]

I would like to say AJ Hawk but it will be between Hester and Young. I would give it to Young but Hester might get.

[Zybomb]

There's no chance that will get it because

1) He's a wide receiver

2) He comes from Hofstra (a school little known unless your from NY)

But Marques Colston deserves some serious props.

Outside of that definately Vince Young. Leadership and completely turning the season around for the Titans, despite only average at best passing numbers

I'm sure you may have a compaign for Jones-Drew RD though, and I cant say it isnt warrented. A "backup" certaintly does not play like that and put up those numbers!

[Talking Poker]

Hester is awesome but won't get it.

Jones-Drew had a very good year, but he should be no more of a ROY candidate than Reggie Bush was, IMO.

Colston deserves it more than anyone, IMO, but they'll give it to Young.

[Defendant]

Uh...

Joseph Addai?

[GTDawg]

Colston should get it...but a rookie QB that led his team in like four come from behind wins? Automatic.

[lightfungus]

Depends on what Colston and Jones-Drew do in the playoffs (if the Jags make it).

[Reel Deal]

Why? His numbers are way ahead of Bush.

[PShabi]

Reggie Bush sold more jerseys.

[omahilo]

wow Jones Drew had over 2000 yards all purpose, I didnt know that... VERY impressive for a rookie.

I think either Jones Drew or Young deserves it... Young because without him the titans wouldnt be in playoff contention, his numbers arent great QB numbers but at the end of the game he has been money and that is all that matters. Jones Drew should be considered because his numbers are pretty damn impressive, 2K yards and 15 TDs as a rookie is pretty insane.

Colston is good but he faded HARD the last 2 months plus I think he missed 2 games with injury as well. If there was a half way through the year ROY award then he wins it.

As for RD being glad to play TENN twice a year, I think you should hope you schedule the colts 16 times a year so you guys can show up and play since you dont show up vs TENN or HOU.

[GeoffM]

If Colston didn't get injured, he might very well have caught 100 passes. However his injury pretty much solidified him not getting it.

My vote goes to Reggie Bush. He's sixth in the league in receptions , and definately stretches defenses, allowing the Saints and Brees to pick apart defenses.

[kkirk1329]

I gotta vote for colston or young.

[Gordogg]

Colston should win it. He's had a great game almost every game he's played in this year, leading the league in receiving until he got hurt, on a team with a legit shot at the super bowl.

Vince Young's numbers aren't great. Titans' defense deserve more credit than Young does for their success. Travis Henry deserves a lot of credit as well. I'm not knocking Young, I think he's done fine. But I remember way too many 125yd passing games with 1 TD 1 INT and 50 rushing yards. Believe me I know, he was on my fantasy team and I needed a QB so I was keeping track.
Jones-Drew had a solid year but he's not starting. I find it hard to give the award to a non starter, the numbers just aren't there.

I dont think the award should ever go to a kick off return guy unless he has ridiculous numbers, even better than what Hester has put up. Now if Hester was incorporated in the offense as a reciever and caught passes every game, scoring a few more TD's, then I would give him serious consideration.

[PShabi]

He broke the return record with 6 (3 PR, 2 KR, 108 FG return) in 13 games. That's ridiculous enough for me. He is a DB and only played WR for 1 possesion this season. He won 2 games for us (PHX and STL) and deserves consideration.

However, the best Bears rookie has been DE You don't even know about him unless you watch a lot of Bears games. He was the defensive rookie of the month in October and he's got 12 sacks this season in a back-up role. This kid is gonna have a great career.

[Reel Deal]

The numbers aren't there? Umm...

M. Colston (NO): 70 catches, 1038 yards, 8 TDs
V. Young (TEN): 169 of 321 (52% comp.), 12 TDs/11 Ints., 69.7 rating (ranked next to last), 6 rushing TDs
D. Hester (CHI): 6 TD returns (3 PR, 2 KR, 108 FG return)
R. Bush (NO): 1,490 all purpose yards, 8 TDs
M. Jones-Drew (JAX): 2,046 all purpose yards, 15 TDs

The numbers most certainly are there.

[Reel Deal]

The dude can run, but I just can't get past the fact that his passer rating is just horrid (ranked 31st out of the 32 starting QBs in the league).