All-Holy Crap Team and 2013 NFL Awards
What did Frank Barone always use to say when something amazed or astounded him?
"Holy Crap!"
Frank Barone -- played by the late Peter Boyle on the hit sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond -- was and still is, one of my favorite TV characters of all-time. He wasn't afraid to express his feelings, especially to his wife Marie, and he told it like it was and I liked that.
For the third year in a row, I will unveil my All-Holy Crap Team, comprised of the best players in the NFL. These are the players that not only had Pro Bowl and/or All-Pro caliber seasons, but these are the guys that had me saying, "Holy Crap!"
2013 All-Holy Crap Team
OFFENSE
Quarterback: Peyton Manning, Broncos: Not only was Peyton Manning the best quarterback this season, but he was the best player in the NFL. My thoughts on Manning and his incredible season can be found in my the NFL Awards section later on.
Runners-up: Drew Brees, Saints; Tom Brady, Patriots
Running Back: LeSean McCoy, Eagles: McCoy just beat out Jamaal Charles for best running back this season. Charles was responsible for 37% of Chiefs offense and his 19 total touchdowns lead the league. But I think McCoy is more fun to watch and he had a really good year under Chip Kelly's up tempo offense. "Shady" McCoy led the league in rushing with 1,607-yards and had 11 total touchdowns.
Runners-up: Jamaal Charles, Chiefs; Matt Forte, Bears
Fullback: Mike Tolbert, Panthers: Mike Tolbert is 5'9", but he is a weapon in the Carolina running arsenal. He ran for 361-yards and five touchdowns on his way to the Pro Bowl.
Runner-up: Marcel Reese, Raiders
Wide Receivers: Calvin Johnson, Lions; A.J. Green, Bengals: Two best receivers in the NFL. Period. Megatron didn't put up the insane numbers he put up last season, but he still managed to catch 84 balls for 1,492-yards and 12 touchdowns receptions. And he did that in just 14 games. As for A.J. Green, he continues to get better, setting a career high in receptions with 98 and receiving yards with 1,426. He also was eighth in the league with eight touchdown receptions.
Runners-up: Josh Gordon, Browns; Alshon Jeffery, Bears; Brandon Marshall, Bears
Tight End: Jimmy Graham, Saints: At 6'7", it's no wonder Saints QB Drew Brees loves to throw to his tight end, Jimmy Graham. The former basketball star, had another excellent season for the Saints catching 86 passes for 1,215-yards and he led the NFL with 16 touchdown receptions.
Runners-up: Julius Thomas, Broncos; Vernon Davis, 49ers; Tony Gonzalez, Falcons
Tackles: Jason Peters, Eagles; Tyron Smith, Cowboys: Peters and Smith were the anchors to their respective offensive lines this season. They both protected the blindside of Nick Foles and Tony Romo and both were key parts of the Eagles and Cowboys rushing attack. Peters and Smith's play this season earned each of them a trip to the Pro Bowl.
Runners-ups: Joe Thomas, Browns; Brandon Albert, Chiefs
Guards: Louis Vasquez, Broncos; Logan Mankins, Patriots: Louis Vasquez was the best player on a much underrated Broncos offensive line that not only kept Peyton Manning upright, but help Denver set the single-season scoring record. Vasquez was named to the Pro Bowl and was named All-Pro by the Football Writers. Logan Mankins had another great year blocking for Tom Brady and opening up holes for LeGarrette Blount in the running game. Mankins earned another trip to Honolulu for his play in 2013.
Runners-up: Marshall Yanda, Ravens; Jahri Evan, Saints; Evan Mathis, Eagles
Center: Ryan Kalil, Panthers: Just how good was Ryan Kalil this season? Well, he earned a trip to the Pro Bowl, was named All-Pro and anchored a Panthers offensive line that was key to Carolina returning to the playoffs for the first time in five years.
Runner-up: Max Unger, Seahawks
DEFENSE
Defensive ends: Greg Hardy, Panthers; J.J. Watt, Texans: No hard feelings to Robert Quinn, who had a tremendous season with 19 sacks, but Hardy and Watt were fun to watch in 2013. Hardy had a breakout performance setting a career high with 15 sacks, good enough for third best in the league. Watt didn't have the kind of numbers he had last season, but he still managed to record 10.5 sacks while knocking down seven passes and forcing four fumbles, recovering two of them. Both Hardy and Watt will be in Honolulu for the Pro Bowl.
Runner-ups: Robert Quinn, Rams; Mario Williams, Bills
Defensive Tackles: Justin Smith, 49ers; Gerald McCoy, Buccaneers: Justin Smith's numbers may not be mind blowing, but the guy can flat out play. He had six and half sacks and 49 tackles on one of the best defenses in the NFL. As for Gerald McCoy, he was a stud on the Tampa Bay defense this season, clogging up the middle of the field and recording 50 tackles and nine sacks. Smith and McCoy are both going to the Pro Bowl and McCoy was also named to the All-Pro team.
Runners-ups: Haloti Ngata, Ravens; Geno Atkins, Bengals; Dontari Poe, Chiefs
Inside/Middle Linebackers: NaVorro Bowman, 49ers; Luke Kuechly, Panthers: These two combined for 301 tackles, seven sacks, 15 passes defended, six interceptions and four forced fumbles. Bowman also had 35 tackles in the playoffs and made a tremendous play against the Seahawks last weekend, but he tore his ACL and MCL on the play. Here's to hoping he has a speedy recovery and is ready to play by the start of the season because the guy sure is fun to watch.
Runners-ups: Derrick Johnson, Chiefs; Vontaze Burfict, Bengals; Patrick Willis, 49ers
Outside Linebackers: Robert Mathis, Colts; Tamba Hali, Chiefs: Mathis and Hali are two of the best pass rushers in the NFL today. I'll have more to say about Robert Mathis in my awards section, but for now let's discuss Tamba Hail. He was one of the best players on arguably the best defense in the NFL. He and Justin Houston gave the Chiefs a great pass rush and Hali dominated the line of scrimmage recording 11 sacks, an interception, forced four fumbles and he scored two touchdowns.
Runners-ups: Justin Houston, Chiefs; Ahmad Brooks, 49ers
Cornerbacks: Richard Sherman, Seahawks; Darrelle Revis, Buccaneers: See my thoughts on Richard Sherman below. Revis may not have had the most impressive stats, but yet again, when has he ever. It's hard to rack up interceptions when teams throw your way two and three times a game. Darrelle only had 50 tackles and two interceptions, but Revis Island is definitely back and that's good news for Tampa Bay as they try and rebuild in 2014.
Runners-ups: Alterraun Verner, Titans; Aqib Talib, Patriots
Safeties: Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor, Seahawks: LOB. Legion of Boom. Thomas and Chancellor along with Richard Sherman make up the best secondary in the entire NFL. One of the main reasons the Seahawks are playing in the Super Bowl next week is because of these three players. Richard Sherman lead the NFL with eight interceptions and his tip in the end zone last week against the 49ers sealed the NFC Championship for the Seahawks. Besides Revis, I believe Sherman is the best cornerback in the NFL. Chancellor and Thomas also had terrific seasons for the LOB. Chancellor had 99 tackles -- third best on the team -- and three interceptions, while Thomas had 105 tackles to go along with five interceptions and two forced fumbles. All three were named to the Pro Bowl and Thomas and Sherman received All-Pro honors.
Runners-up: Eric Berry, Chiefs; Jairus Byrd, Bills
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicker: Justin Tucker, Ravens: Tucker was tied for the league lead in field goals made (38) and field goals attempted (41) resulting in a 92.7 made field goal percentage, tied for sixth best in the league. The Raven kicker was also 6-7 on field goals of 50 yards or more and set a career high with a kick of 61-yards. Tucker's terrific season earned him a trip to the Pro Bowl and he was named All-Pro.
Runners-up: Matt Prater, Broncos; Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots
Punter: Johnny Rekker, Rams: The second year punter out of Oregon State led the NFL with a net punting average of 44.2 yards and was 10th in the league with a gross punting average of 46.3-yards. Rekker's exceptional kicks resulted in the Rams special teams giving up just 79 return yards the entire season.
Runners-up: Brandon Fields, Dolphins; Andy Lee, 49ers
Returner: Cordarrelle Patterson, Vikings: The rookie out of Tennessee made a big contribution to the Vikings special teams this season leading the league with an average return of 32.4-yards and he was the only person to return two kicks for touchdowns including a record tying 109-yard return.
Runner-up: Dexter McCluster, Chiefs
2013 NFL AWARDS
MVP: Peyton Manning, Broncos: He may be 37 years old, but Peyton Manning just had the best season any quarterback has ever had in the history of the NFL. He set single-season records in passing yards (5,477) and in passing touchdowns (55) breaking the records once held by Drew Brees and Tom Brady, respectively. Words cannot describe just how good Peyton Manning is at playing quarterback. He has complete control when he is on the field and he knows exactly what play to call and when to call it that it's almost unfair to the defense. I feel like a broken record when talking about Manning, because he has been the best player in the NFL since he first came in the league in 1998. I don't know how many more years Manning will be out there, but enjoy it while you still can, because you are witnessing the greatest player to ever play the game.
Runners-up: Drew Brees, Saints; Tom Brady, Patriots
Offensive Player of the Year: Peyton Manning, Broncos: Here are Manning's numbers for 2013: 450/659, 5,477-yards, 55 touchdowns, 10 interceptions; QBR: 82.9 and QB rating 115.1. Nuf ced.
Runners-up: LeSean McCoy, Eagles; Drew Brees, Saints
Defensive Player of the Year: Robert Mathis, Colts: Let me write out Robert Mathis' stats this season and you tell me whether or not he's worthy of being named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Mathis had 59 tackles, eight forced fumbles and he led the league with 19.5 sacks. Mathis brought relentless pressure on opposing quarterbacks this season and who knows how many poor or hurried throws he forced this season that lead to turnovers. At 32 years of age, Mathis had his best season as a pro and it sure was fun to watch him play in 2013.
Runners-up: Luke Kuechly, Panthers; Richard Sherman, Seahawks; NaVorro Bowman, 49ers
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Eddie Lacy, Packers: Finishing eighth in the league in rushing and third in the league in rushing touchdowns with 11 isn't too bad for a first year running back. The Packers were desperate for some sort of a running game to go along with Aaron Rodgers and they found a gem in rookie Eddie Lacy. Having Aaron Rodgers health for a full season along with Lacy should make the Packers one of the favorites to make the playoffs and contend for the Super Bowl in 2014.
Runner-Up: Keenan Allen, Chargers
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Sheldon Richardson, Jets: The Jets had another dismal season, but rookie defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson gave fans something to cheer about. Richardson played in all 16 games recording 77 tackles, three and half sacks and one forced fumble. The Jets also used Richardson as their William "Refrigerator" Perry on the goal line as he carried the ball four times for four yards and two touchdowns.
Runner-Up: Kiko Alonso, Bills
Comeback Player of the Year: Philip Rivers, Chargers: Philip Rivers had a very poor season in 2012, but he turned things around in 2013 to earn Comeback Player of the Year. Rivers set a career-high in completions with 378 and in completion percentage at 69.5 percent. He also tied a career-high with a QB rating of 105.5. The biggest improvement for Rivers this season though was the turnovers. Last year, Rivers committed 28 turnovers -- 15 interceptions and 13 fumbles -- this year he committed just 12 total turnovers. The improved play of Philip Rivers is the main reason the Chargers were able to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2009.
Runner-Up: Alex Smith, Chiefs
Coach of the Year: Bill Belichick, Patriots: This may not have been Bill Belichick's best Patriots team, but it was certainly his best coaching job. New England had to overcome numerous obstacles this season and they still managed to finish 12-4 and clinched the second seed in the AFC playoffs. The Patriots were without Jerod Mayo, Vince Wilfork, Tommy Kelly, and Rob Gronkowski for much of the season, plus they had to replace Aaron Hernandez and Wes Welker on offense. Most teams would have folded up with that much talent lost, but not Belichick's Patriots. He may only smile a handful of times throughout the season and his personality might be as dry as the Christmas Eve turkey at the Griswold house in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, but Bill Belichick is the best coach in the NFL.
Runners-up: Sean Payton, Saints; Chip Kelly, Eagles; Andy Reid, Chiefs
Mike Brown Award (Most Frustrating Organization): Cincinnati Bengals: Just like the past 23 years, the 2013 season ended in disappointment for the Cincinnati Bengals. A team this talented should have easily won a home playoff game against a San Diego Chargers team that was lucky to even be in the playoffs. But they didn't. Andy Dalton played one of the worst games of his career and the Bengals exited the playoffs for the fifth time under Marvin Lewis without winning a single playoff game. Now both coordinators, Mike Zimmer and Jay Gruden are gone and as a fan I have to wonder if I will ever see the Cincinnati Bengals win a playoff game.
Runners-up: Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns
Stay tuned for my Super Bowl pick later in the week.
"Holy Crap!"
Frank Barone -- played by the late Peter Boyle on the hit sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond -- was and still is, one of my favorite TV characters of all-time. He wasn't afraid to express his feelings, especially to his wife Marie, and he told it like it was and I liked that.
For the third year in a row, I will unveil my All-Holy Crap Team, comprised of the best players in the NFL. These are the players that not only had Pro Bowl and/or All-Pro caliber seasons, but these are the guys that had me saying, "Holy Crap!"
2013 All-Holy Crap Team
OFFENSE
Quarterback: Peyton Manning, Broncos: Not only was Peyton Manning the best quarterback this season, but he was the best player in the NFL. My thoughts on Manning and his incredible season can be found in my the NFL Awards section later on.
Runners-up: Drew Brees, Saints; Tom Brady, Patriots
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| Whether sun, rain or even snow, LeSean McCoy was unstoppable this season. (Rich Schultz/Getty Images) |
Runners-up: Jamaal Charles, Chiefs; Matt Forte, Bears
Fullback: Mike Tolbert, Panthers: Mike Tolbert is 5'9", but he is a weapon in the Carolina running arsenal. He ran for 361-yards and five touchdowns on his way to the Pro Bowl.
Runner-up: Marcel Reese, Raiders
Wide Receivers: Calvin Johnson, Lions; A.J. Green, Bengals: Two best receivers in the NFL. Period. Megatron didn't put up the insane numbers he put up last season, but he still managed to catch 84 balls for 1,492-yards and 12 touchdowns receptions. And he did that in just 14 games. As for A.J. Green, he continues to get better, setting a career high in receptions with 98 and receiving yards with 1,426. He also was eighth in the league with eight touchdown receptions.
Runners-up: Josh Gordon, Browns; Alshon Jeffery, Bears; Brandon Marshall, Bears
Tight End: Jimmy Graham, Saints: At 6'7", it's no wonder Saints QB Drew Brees loves to throw to his tight end, Jimmy Graham. The former basketball star, had another excellent season for the Saints catching 86 passes for 1,215-yards and he led the NFL with 16 touchdown receptions.
Runners-up: Julius Thomas, Broncos; Vernon Davis, 49ers; Tony Gonzalez, Falcons
Tackles: Jason Peters, Eagles; Tyron Smith, Cowboys: Peters and Smith were the anchors to their respective offensive lines this season. They both protected the blindside of Nick Foles and Tony Romo and both were key parts of the Eagles and Cowboys rushing attack. Peters and Smith's play this season earned each of them a trip to the Pro Bowl.
Runners-ups: Joe Thomas, Browns; Brandon Albert, Chiefs
Guards: Louis Vasquez, Broncos; Logan Mankins, Patriots: Louis Vasquez was the best player on a much underrated Broncos offensive line that not only kept Peyton Manning upright, but help Denver set the single-season scoring record. Vasquez was named to the Pro Bowl and was named All-Pro by the Football Writers. Logan Mankins had another great year blocking for Tom Brady and opening up holes for LeGarrette Blount in the running game. Mankins earned another trip to Honolulu for his play in 2013.
Runners-up: Marshall Yanda, Ravens; Jahri Evan, Saints; Evan Mathis, Eagles
Center: Ryan Kalil, Panthers: Just how good was Ryan Kalil this season? Well, he earned a trip to the Pro Bowl, was named All-Pro and anchored a Panthers offensive line that was key to Carolina returning to the playoffs for the first time in five years.
Runner-up: Max Unger, Seahawks
DEFENSE
Defensive ends: Greg Hardy, Panthers; J.J. Watt, Texans: No hard feelings to Robert Quinn, who had a tremendous season with 19 sacks, but Hardy and Watt were fun to watch in 2013. Hardy had a breakout performance setting a career high with 15 sacks, good enough for third best in the league. Watt didn't have the kind of numbers he had last season, but he still managed to record 10.5 sacks while knocking down seven passes and forcing four fumbles, recovering two of them. Both Hardy and Watt will be in Honolulu for the Pro Bowl.
Runner-ups: Robert Quinn, Rams; Mario Williams, Bills
Defensive Tackles: Justin Smith, 49ers; Gerald McCoy, Buccaneers: Justin Smith's numbers may not be mind blowing, but the guy can flat out play. He had six and half sacks and 49 tackles on one of the best defenses in the NFL. As for Gerald McCoy, he was a stud on the Tampa Bay defense this season, clogging up the middle of the field and recording 50 tackles and nine sacks. Smith and McCoy are both going to the Pro Bowl and McCoy was also named to the All-Pro team.
Runners-ups: Haloti Ngata, Ravens; Geno Atkins, Bengals; Dontari Poe, Chiefs
Inside/Middle Linebackers: NaVorro Bowman, 49ers; Luke Kuechly, Panthers: These two combined for 301 tackles, seven sacks, 15 passes defended, six interceptions and four forced fumbles. Bowman also had 35 tackles in the playoffs and made a tremendous play against the Seahawks last weekend, but he tore his ACL and MCL on the play. Here's to hoping he has a speedy recovery and is ready to play by the start of the season because the guy sure is fun to watch.
Runners-ups: Derrick Johnson, Chiefs; Vontaze Burfict, Bengals; Patrick Willis, 49ers
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| Not even Peyton Manning could escape the clutches of Robert Mathis this season. (Photo Courtesy of Colts.com) |
Runners-ups: Justin Houston, Chiefs; Ahmad Brooks, 49ers
Cornerbacks: Richard Sherman, Seahawks; Darrelle Revis, Buccaneers: See my thoughts on Richard Sherman below. Revis may not have had the most impressive stats, but yet again, when has he ever. It's hard to rack up interceptions when teams throw your way two and three times a game. Darrelle only had 50 tackles and two interceptions, but Revis Island is definitely back and that's good news for Tampa Bay as they try and rebuild in 2014.
Runners-ups: Alterraun Verner, Titans; Aqib Talib, Patriots
Safeties: Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor, Seahawks: LOB. Legion of Boom. Thomas and Chancellor along with Richard Sherman make up the best secondary in the entire NFL. One of the main reasons the Seahawks are playing in the Super Bowl next week is because of these three players. Richard Sherman lead the NFL with eight interceptions and his tip in the end zone last week against the 49ers sealed the NFC Championship for the Seahawks. Besides Revis, I believe Sherman is the best cornerback in the NFL. Chancellor and Thomas also had terrific seasons for the LOB. Chancellor had 99 tackles -- third best on the team -- and three interceptions, while Thomas had 105 tackles to go along with five interceptions and two forced fumbles. All three were named to the Pro Bowl and Thomas and Sherman received All-Pro honors.
Runners-up: Eric Berry, Chiefs; Jairus Byrd, Bills
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicker: Justin Tucker, Ravens: Tucker was tied for the league lead in field goals made (38) and field goals attempted (41) resulting in a 92.7 made field goal percentage, tied for sixth best in the league. The Raven kicker was also 6-7 on field goals of 50 yards or more and set a career high with a kick of 61-yards. Tucker's terrific season earned him a trip to the Pro Bowl and he was named All-Pro.
Runners-up: Matt Prater, Broncos; Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots
Punter: Johnny Rekker, Rams: The second year punter out of Oregon State led the NFL with a net punting average of 44.2 yards and was 10th in the league with a gross punting average of 46.3-yards. Rekker's exceptional kicks resulted in the Rams special teams giving up just 79 return yards the entire season.
Runners-up: Brandon Fields, Dolphins; Andy Lee, 49ers
Returner: Cordarrelle Patterson, Vikings: The rookie out of Tennessee made a big contribution to the Vikings special teams this season leading the league with an average return of 32.4-yards and he was the only person to return two kicks for touchdowns including a record tying 109-yard return.
Runner-up: Dexter McCluster, Chiefs
2013 NFL AWARDS
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| Peyton Manning is hoping to cap off his historic season with his second Super Bowl ring. (Photo Courtesy of Getty Images) |
MVP: Peyton Manning, Broncos: He may be 37 years old, but Peyton Manning just had the best season any quarterback has ever had in the history of the NFL. He set single-season records in passing yards (5,477) and in passing touchdowns (55) breaking the records once held by Drew Brees and Tom Brady, respectively. Words cannot describe just how good Peyton Manning is at playing quarterback. He has complete control when he is on the field and he knows exactly what play to call and when to call it that it's almost unfair to the defense. I feel like a broken record when talking about Manning, because he has been the best player in the NFL since he first came in the league in 1998. I don't know how many more years Manning will be out there, but enjoy it while you still can, because you are witnessing the greatest player to ever play the game.
Runners-up: Drew Brees, Saints; Tom Brady, Patriots
Offensive Player of the Year: Peyton Manning, Broncos: Here are Manning's numbers for 2013: 450/659, 5,477-yards, 55 touchdowns, 10 interceptions; QBR: 82.9 and QB rating 115.1. Nuf ced.
Runners-up: LeSean McCoy, Eagles; Drew Brees, Saints
Defensive Player of the Year: Robert Mathis, Colts: Let me write out Robert Mathis' stats this season and you tell me whether or not he's worthy of being named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Mathis had 59 tackles, eight forced fumbles and he led the league with 19.5 sacks. Mathis brought relentless pressure on opposing quarterbacks this season and who knows how many poor or hurried throws he forced this season that lead to turnovers. At 32 years of age, Mathis had his best season as a pro and it sure was fun to watch him play in 2013.
Runners-up: Luke Kuechly, Panthers; Richard Sherman, Seahawks; NaVorro Bowman, 49ers
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Eddie Lacy, Packers: Finishing eighth in the league in rushing and third in the league in rushing touchdowns with 11 isn't too bad for a first year running back. The Packers were desperate for some sort of a running game to go along with Aaron Rodgers and they found a gem in rookie Eddie Lacy. Having Aaron Rodgers health for a full season along with Lacy should make the Packers one of the favorites to make the playoffs and contend for the Super Bowl in 2014.
Runner-Up: Keenan Allen, Chargers
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Sheldon Richardson, Jets: The Jets had another dismal season, but rookie defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson gave fans something to cheer about. Richardson played in all 16 games recording 77 tackles, three and half sacks and one forced fumble. The Jets also used Richardson as their William "Refrigerator" Perry on the goal line as he carried the ball four times for four yards and two touchdowns.
Runner-Up: Kiko Alonso, Bills
Comeback Player of the Year: Philip Rivers, Chargers: Philip Rivers had a very poor season in 2012, but he turned things around in 2013 to earn Comeback Player of the Year. Rivers set a career-high in completions with 378 and in completion percentage at 69.5 percent. He also tied a career-high with a QB rating of 105.5. The biggest improvement for Rivers this season though was the turnovers. Last year, Rivers committed 28 turnovers -- 15 interceptions and 13 fumbles -- this year he committed just 12 total turnovers. The improved play of Philip Rivers is the main reason the Chargers were able to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2009.
Runner-Up: Alex Smith, Chiefs
Coach of the Year: Bill Belichick, Patriots: This may not have been Bill Belichick's best Patriots team, but it was certainly his best coaching job. New England had to overcome numerous obstacles this season and they still managed to finish 12-4 and clinched the second seed in the AFC playoffs. The Patriots were without Jerod Mayo, Vince Wilfork, Tommy Kelly, and Rob Gronkowski for much of the season, plus they had to replace Aaron Hernandez and Wes Welker on offense. Most teams would have folded up with that much talent lost, but not Belichick's Patriots. He may only smile a handful of times throughout the season and his personality might be as dry as the Christmas Eve turkey at the Griswold house in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, but Bill Belichick is the best coach in the NFL.
Runners-up: Sean Payton, Saints; Chip Kelly, Eagles; Andy Reid, Chiefs
Mike Brown Award (Most Frustrating Organization): Cincinnati Bengals: Just like the past 23 years, the 2013 season ended in disappointment for the Cincinnati Bengals. A team this talented should have easily won a home playoff game against a San Diego Chargers team that was lucky to even be in the playoffs. But they didn't. Andy Dalton played one of the worst games of his career and the Bengals exited the playoffs for the fifth time under Marvin Lewis without winning a single playoff game. Now both coordinators, Mike Zimmer and Jay Gruden are gone and as a fan I have to wonder if I will ever see the Cincinnati Bengals win a playoff game.
Runners-up: Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns
Stay tuned for my Super Bowl pick later in the week.
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