Checkdowns: 2012 All-Pro Teams Announced by the Associated Press

January 12, 2013 Review

Here are the selections: First Team QB: Peyton Manning, Broncos. RB: Adrian Peterson, Vikings (unanimous), Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks. FB: Vonta Leach, Ravens. TE: Tony Gonzalez, Falcons. WR: Calvin Johnson, Lions; Brandon Marshall, Bears. OT: Duane Brown, Texans; Ryan Clady, Broncos. OG: Jahri Evans, Saints; Mike Iupati, 49ers. C: Max Unger, Seahawks. DE: J.J. Watt, Texans [...]

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NYT Fifth Down: Post-week 17

January 2, 2013 Checkdowns

At the New York Times Fifth Down Blog this week, I explain my choices for the major awards this season. Offensive Player of the Year: Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings Generally, the Most Valuable Player award is given to the best quarterback, while the Offensive Player of the Year is usually the player with the most [...]

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Trivia of the Day – Sunday, December 16th

December 16, 2012 Trivia

What do you give to the man who already has everything? How about a Comeback Player of the Year Award? Right now, the choice for AP Comeback Player of the Year is a two-horse race between Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson. If Manning wins the award, it will put him in pretty rare territory: he’d [...]

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