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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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Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) is tackled by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) during the second quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) is tackled by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) during the second quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive Player of the Year

Von Miller, Edge, Denver Broncos

Wasn’t the narrative in April was that free agency had gutted the dominant Denver defense? It seems the rumors of their demise were a bit premature.

A lot of that is because of Von Miller. The super productive linebacker has been unblockable so far this season. As teams try, and fail, to slow him down they’re leaving other players unaccounted for to make plays.

Miller’s contribution is much larger than his 9.5 sacks (2nd in the NFL). He is one of those players that makes everyone else on his team better.

Others deserving votes: Marcus Peters, Khalil Mack

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