After a test balloon in 2019, power tanking is back. Here, no races for victory, but one goal: the first draft pick. And after just two weeks, many NFL franchises are competing in ingenuity to obtain the precious sesame, which will in all likelihood obtain a hairy quarterback of Clemson, the future face of shampoo brands.
Please note, a second degree is required to read this article.
No ranking this week, because apart from the Giants, the losers lose. Attention New York, at this rate the G-Mens are not immune to winning the division. Instead, let’s take the time to celebrate the heroes of the start of the season.
MVP: Carson Wentz (QB, Eagles)
No discussion here, Wentz is too strong. He’s the NFL leader in lost interceptions and fumbles, a definite asset when it comes to losing. In regression since the first week, he even manages to self-tackle when he feels that the attack is advancing too quickly.
Carson Wentz who self-plate in 3 and 1. He clearly wants to be in the power tanking ????pic.twitter.com/HyeuSeDLaA
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He’s going to face Myles Garrett next week, which is the equivalent of waving a good steak in front of a hungry lion. Even Jesus Christ, whom he loves so much, will not be enough to protect him.
Offensive player of the year: Michael Thomas (WR, Saints)
After a historic season at 1,725 yards, Thomas had a lot to be forgiven. With a total of 95 yards in 3 matches, an injury and a fight in training, he is on the right track. He still has to do a lot to become Antonion Brown’s equal, but his 2020 season is a nice surprise so far.
Advice for the future: ask for a change of helmet, we know the rest …
Defensive Player of the Year: Seattle Seahawks
The DPOY is collective, because in this column the editor does as he wants, the rules of the NFL do not apply here. When a defense includes players like Bobby Wagner, Jamal Adams or KJ Wright, one can expect solid performances.
On the contrary, the Seahawks’ defense has been historically poor since the start of the season, and could break the record for the number of yards conceded in total and on the pass. This defense is so bad that even Russell Wilson doesn’t feel like trying to win anymore. Well done to them, another little effort and the results can quickly turn negative in NFC West.
But don’t panic, Seattle sold the house to take Adams, so no chance of getting a good player in the draft.
Seahawks defense pic.twitter.com/z310rvWMps
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Offensive Rookie of the Year: Andrew Thomas (OT, Giants)
Chosen with the fourth choice of the 2020 draft, Thomas is far from assuming his status. According to the PFF site, he is the 65th tackle out of 77 notable players (sufficient playing time). As bad at passing as he is at running, he’s the Giants’ weakest link.
Worse, the other three tackles of the magic square chosen behind him are very good. Tristan Wirfs is deadpan in Tampa, Jedrick Wills is a member of an excellent OL in Cleveland, and Mekhi Becton is the only light in the Jets attack.
Possible historic bust? The Giants hope so, it would get a new top 5 to spoil.
Defensive player of the year: Patrick Queen (LB, Ravens) & Kenneth Murray (LB, Chargers)
Linebacker isn’t always the sexiest position in the first round of the draft. Little chance that that will change after 2020. Patrick Queen knows how to contribute to the pass rush, but that’s about it. Catastrophic against the run and on cover, he is the weak link in a declining Ravens team.
Kenneth Murray is him so disappointing that he was even put on the bench for the benefit of Denzel Perryman. That’s it, and that’s enough to be named.
Coach of the Year: Adam Gase (Jets)
The most coveted trophy. Bill O’Brien and Dan Quinn are out of competition, they don’t have a job already. Matt Patricia and Anthony Lynn turn wins into losses every week, with vivid imaginations.
But Adam Gase is too much, too much, too much, too strong. He dismantled his team, removed the best players and accumulated defeats. An unparalleled ability to lose. Third team in history at 0-16? The dream is close to coming true.
Executive of the Year: Bill O’Brien
Bill O’Brien is not only a genius coach, but also a gifted GM. To get rid of his best player and secure defeat, he traded DeAndre Hopkins for a 2nd round, an XFL racer and a twix. Well seen the artist.
In addition, it is useless because Houston does not have a first round, but the panache has its reasons that reason does not understand.
THE game of the year !!!
DeAndre Hopkins finally gives the Cardinals victory with this extraordinary reception ????????????pic.twitter.com/VBxzJ50hNJ
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