SB Nation’s NFL bloggers voted on a number of preseason awards including MVP and rookie of the year.
SB Nation’s Preseason Super Bowl Picks Put Packers Over Ravens
As for the winner, 29 percent picked the Packers to take home the Lombardi Trophy. That narrowly beat the Ravens, who got 25 percent of the vote when asked which team would be the champion.
New England and Houston received plenty of attention from voters as the AFC pick, respectively getting 29 and 25 percent of the vote. Denver and Buffalo also got a vote.
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Manning’s health is the big question in the NFL this year. If he plays like he did when he was racking up MVP awards, the Broncos will be a popular Super Bowl pick. If he struggles, it could be a long year in Denver.
A sampling of comments from SB Nation bloggers:
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PresswirePatrick Willis Leads The Vote For Top Defensive Player In NFL
Aug 18, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) on the sidelines against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at Reliant Stadium. The Texans defeated the 49ers 20-9. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-US PRESSWIRE Panthers’ Luke Kuechly Is A Favorite In Preseason Awards
Aug 17, 2012; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) signals during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-US PRESSWIRE The defensive rookie of the year award goes to a linebacker more often than not and Kuechly is one of the best ones available. The ninth overall pick in the draft, Kuechly should be able to rack up big tackle numbers this year. It would surprise no one if he was able to bring home this award.
Three of these players -- Upshaw, Jenkins and Kendricks -- were second-round picks while the rest were first rounders.
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