2006 NFL Midseason Awards



MVP: Peyton Manning
Why: Manning has done it all this year. He marched into Denver and beat the Broncos, was triumphant over Tom Brady and the Patriots, and is leading the NFL with 17 touchdowns passes and a quarterback rating of 106.0 Not bad while leading his Colts to a perfect 8-0.
Honorable Mention: LaDainian Tomlinson



Rookie of the Year: Marques Colston
Why: Colston has caught for 700 yards and 7 touchdown passes this year, not bad for a guy who was drafted in the 7th round. Colston has added fear into opponets secondary with his sharp routes and his ability to almost win every jump ball with his 6'' 4' frame.
Honorable Mention: Laurence Maroney



Defensive Player of the Year: Champ Bailey
Why: Champ has been playing like the "shut down corner" we usually see lately. In the past 5 games he has had 5 interceptions and has led his Broncos to be one of the dominant defenses in the AFC. Bailey has added 44 total tackles this season while also deflecting 14 passes.
Honorable Mention: Aaron Campman



Coach of the Year: Sean Payton
Why: Through 9 games last year the Saints were 2-6, through 9 games this year they remain at 6-2 with first year head coach Sean Payton. Payton has reassembled the Saints into a strong team on both ends of the ball, something that hasn't been done in New Orleans in a long time.
Honorable Mention: Mike Nolan



Comeback Player of the Year: Javon Walker
Why: From coming off an injury that have ruined players career to being where he is right now is amazing. He's piled up 789 total yards with 6 touchdowns this year, all while helping his Broncos remain 1st in the AFC.
Honorable Mention: Chad Pennington



Biggest Surprise of the Year: Damon Huard
Why: Going from a nobody to the 2nd best Quarterback rating in the NFL, Huard has exceeded his job as backup Quarterback, he might have even taken Trent Green's spot as starter. Huard has thrown for over 1600 yards and 11 touchdowns this year, while only throwing 1 interception.
Honorable Mention: Alex Smith