"It means a lot to be recognized as a consistent player and contributing on my team," Rodgers said. "I think it's an award that relies on a player having the support of his teammates, obviously, guys blocking, guys running, guys catching, guys making plays. But I'm very honored to receive the award."
Rodgers was handed the MVP award trophy by Peyton Manning, who missed all of this season with a neck injury. Rodgers told Manning, "We're all really excited to see you back on the field next year."
With Rodgers winning MVP, he becomes the third straight quarterback to win the award, as Tom Brady and Peyton Manning won it the previous two years. It was basically just Rodgers and Brees for the MVP votes, as Rodgers won by a huge margin, 48-2, by a selected panel of 50 people from the media.
However, Brees won the Offensive Player of the Year award, thanks to his record-shattering season as he threw a league-record 5,476 yards with 46 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, finishing with a 110.6 rating. Terrell Suggs finished with the Defensive Player of the Year award, as the Baltimore Ravens' pass rusher finished with 70 tackles and 14 sacks.
Matthew Stafford took home the Comeback Player of the Year award, recovering from injury in 2010 with a big season this year, throwing for 5,038 yards along with 41 touchdowns and 16 interceptions, finishing with a 97.2 rating. Stafford helped the Lions finally clinch a playoff berth.
Jim Harbaugh won Coach of the Year, as he helped the San Francisco 49ers finally clinch a playoff berth in his first season, as the team finished 13-3, making it all the way to the NFC Championship.
Cam Newton and Von Miller took the Rookie of the Year awards. Both were the first and second pick respectively in the first round. Newton shut his doubters this year, as the Panthers quarterback threw for 4,051 yards with 21 touchdowns and 17 interceptions, along with a 84.5 rating. He also had 706 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground. Miller had 64 tackles and 11.5 sacks for the Broncos.
Congrats guys on winning the awards! I wish the best of luck to all of you next season and the rest of your NFL careers!
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