This year's Offensive Rookie of the Year Award went to Falcons QB Matt Ryan in a landslide win, although the offensive rookie crop this year was very deep. On the other side of the ball, the Defensive Rookie of the Year Award was won by Patriots ILB Jerod Mayo in an almost unanimous decision. Both were great choices for the awards and let's find out why:
QB Matt Ryan: As the top QB in the 2008 draft, a lot was expected of Matt Ryan. He took over a franchise that had just suffered the loss of their starting QB Michael Vick. Picking Matt Ryan showed that the Falcons organization was intent on moving on. And so they added RB Michael Turner to aid the turnaround of their franchise. As the season began and continued, Matt Ryan showed why he was the #3 overall pick in the draft. Matt Ryan finished the season with 16 TDs, 11 INTs, 3,340 yards, a 87.7 rating, the Offensive ROTY Award, and also a playoff berth. With these achievements, Matt Ryan definitely stood out from his fellow offensive NFL rookies.
ILB Jerod Mayo:
When Jerod Mayo was selected at #10 overall in the 2008 draft, most people thought that it was a reach. Most projected a mid-first-round selection for the Tenessee star, but over the course of the season, Jerod Mayo has shown that he is the real deal. After joining an ailing LB corps in New England, he anchored the corps and helped lead the team to an 11-5 record, although without a playoff berth. Jerod Mayo recorded 128 tackles, which was 10th most in the league. Jerod has also shown great versatility in being able to play all aspects of inside linebacker, and has also shown great maturity on and off the field. Therefore, it was almost a unanimous decision for him to be Defensive ROTY, as the defensive rookie crop was significantly less deep than the offensive side.
Good Luck to Jerod Mayo Next Season and Forever! Well, Matt Ryan, too, I guess.
ILB Jerod Mayo:
When Jerod Mayo was selected at #10 overall in the 2008 draft, most people thought that it was a reach. Most projected a mid-first-round selection for the Tenessee star, but over the course of the season, Jerod Mayo has shown that he is the real deal. After joining an ailing LB corps in New England, he anchored the corps and helped lead the team to an 11-5 record, although without a playoff berth. Jerod Mayo recorded 128 tackles, which was 10th most in the league. Jerod has also shown great versatility in being able to play all aspects of inside linebacker, and has also shown great maturity on and off the field. Therefore, it was almost a unanimous decision for him to be Defensive ROTY, as the defensive rookie crop was significantly less deep than the offensive side.Good Luck to Jerod Mayo Next Season and Forever! Well, Matt Ryan, too, I guess.
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