The best time to hand out midseason awards is one week beyond the halfway point of the season. Everybody knows this. Bill Barnwell of ESPN joins Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen to do just that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss Lamar's possible third MVP, the potential of Mike Tomlin winning his first—yes, first—Coach of the Year Award, and a whole lot more.
Rundown
Dolphins-Rams recap
Bears fire Shane Waldron
Offensive Player of the Year
Defensive Player of the Year
Offensive Rookie of the Year
Defensive Rookie of the Year
Executive of the Year
Assistant Coach of the Year
Coach of the Year
MVP
Pleasant-est Surprise
Biggest Dissapointment
Strongest Narrative Changer
Host: Robert Mays
Co-Host: Derrik Klassen
With: Bill Barnwell
Executive Producer: Michael Beller
Producer: Michael Beller
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