Season Awards: Defensive MVP

MTK · 01-20-2005, 09:43 AM

I could make a case for any of these guys.

Springs was a great all around player, leading the team in sacks and INT's is pretty impressive.

Pierce came outta nowhere and quickly established himself as a heady, nose for the ball kinda MLB.

Griffin's impact on the defensive line was immediate. As much of an impact Gardener was for us a few years ago, Griffin was even more impressive because he was consistently good week in and week out.

Taylor started off very slowly but by the end of the season he seemed to always be wherever the ball was. He's primed for a breakout year in '05.

Washington was a great pickup for us, a very underrated LB who's starting to become a household name.

Smoot took his game to the next level and showed he can still be an outstanding corner without Bailey across from him.

In the end my vote goes to Pierce, with Springs and Griffin #2 and #2a.

Hail to the Redskins · 01-20-2005, 10:12 AM

Griffin gets my vote... he had me from hello.

Everything starts with defensive tackles in the NFL. If the can disrupt, demand double-teams, or even just occupy their blockers, it frees up the middle linebackers, allows them to blitz, which in turn pressures the QB, which in turn, helps the DBs to not have to cover so long.

It's been soooooo long since we had a CONSISTANTLY disruptive DT (Gardener was good, but not every game), since Dave Butz dare I say? We have been longing for d-line help for YEARS, so of course that sways my vote a little... FINALLY getting someone to cheer for in there.

Springs definitely number 2, followed by Pierce.

View Poll Results: Who is your defensive MVP for 2004?
Pierce	26	42.62%
Washington	1	1.64%
Taylor	2	3.28%
Griffin	18	29.51%
Springs	10	16.39%
Smoot	0	0%
other (explain)	4	6.56%
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01-20-2005, 09:43 AM	#1
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	I could make a case for any of these guys. Springs was a great all around player, leading the team in sacks and INT's is pretty impressive. Pierce came outta nowhere and quickly established himself as a heady, nose for the ball kinda MLB. Griffin's impact on the defensive line was immediate. As much of an impact Gardener was for us a few years ago, Griffin was even more impressive because he was consistently good week in and week out. Taylor started off very slowly but by the end of the season he seemed to always be wherever the ball was. He's primed for a breakout year in '05. Washington was a great pickup for us, a very underrated LB who's starting to become a household name. Smoot took his game to the next level and showed he can still be an outstanding corner without Bailey across from him. In the end my vote goes to Pierce, with Springs and Griffin #2 and #2a.

01-20-2005, 10:12 AM	#2
Hail to the Redskins The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,687	Griffin gets my vote... he had me from hello. Everything starts with defensive tackles in the NFL. If the can disrupt, demand double-teams, or even just occupy their blockers, it frees up the middle linebackers, allows them to blitz, which in turn pressures the QB, which in turn, helps the DBs to not have to cover so long. It's been soooooo long since we had a CONSISTANTLY disruptive DT (Gardener was good, but not every game), since Dave Butz dare I say? We have been longing for d-line help for YEARS, so of course that sways my vote a little... FINALLY getting someone to cheer for in there. Springs definitely number 2, followed by Pierce. __________________ “Sometimes it is not enough to our best; we must do what is required.” - Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

Season Awards: Defensive MVP

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