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NFL midseason awards – MVP, Rookie of the year, etc.

By Keith Myers

Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 43-28. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 43-28. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers defender Kenny Clark celebrates after recovering a fumble by the New York Giants in the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers/The Post-Crescent via USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers defender Kenny Clark celebrates after recovering a fumble by the New York Giants in the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers/The Post-Crescent via USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive Rookie of the Year

Kenny Clark, NT, Green Bay Packers

Lost in story of the offensive collapse of Aaron Rodgers and the Packers has been that their defense is greatly improved this season. They have the best rush defense in the NFL, and are statistically the 6th-best defense overall.

A big piece of the improvement has come from rookie 5-tech Kenny Clark. Clark demands a double team on each and every play. That frees up other players to run uncontested at the ball carrier.

Clark has natural lateral agility uncommon for a guy his size. He gets off blocks well, and does a good job of getting to the ball carrier in the backfield.

Others deserving votes: Vernon Hargraves, Joey Bosa

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