Belichick is Coach of the Year

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Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Where is the integrity in the NFL? 16-0 is hands down the best coach-of-the-year bullet on a resume and I understand it would be difficult to discount that fact in the voting.

Yes, without a doubt, Gibbs should have been considered. With all the adversity the Skins faced this season, more than any other team they needed leadership and Gibbs provided it more than admirably. And to land a playoff spot when most pre-season predictions said the Skins would finish sub .500 only leads to that credence. That is the only reason McCarthy was second in the voting. Sports writers simply projected an 8-8 season for Green Bay and they exceeded expectations. Well so did the Redskins under MUCH more adverse conditions than that of Green Bay. No disrespect to Mike McCarthy intended.

But I asked where is the integrity? When a player breaks the rules in the regular season, he is NOT allowed to attend the Pro Bowl no matter what his accomplishments. Then WHY oh WHY is a coach, who is CAUGHT cheating even considered for this honor.

Another indication of exactly WHO Roger Goodell really works for...the owners. Not for the players.

Did Shawne Merriman make the Pro Bowl last season? I forget, honestly.

As for Belichick, I think in his defense these spying issues were at the beginning of the year and really did not affect this year, which is what he's being honored for.

On the flip side, how much of their success can really be attributed to Belichick? Hard to say I guess. In the end though, you can't beat 16-0 and I have no problem with him being recognized for it.