TSC's NFL Post Season Awards

I know this receives little fanfare. It rightfully shouldn't either. After all, exactly what is my opinion worth?

The 2010 NFL regular season saw a few eyebrow raising moments. We saw the first division winner with a losing record. We observed a QB go on a run without throw a pick. We witnessed the end of a tremendous streak. As always, the NFL provides many moments and achievements.

Without further ado...TSC's Post Season Awards.

Defensive Player of the Year Nominees:
James Harrison, Pittsburgh; Jerod Mayo, New England; Justin Tuck, New York Giants.
I know the first thing you might be thinking...Where's Clay Matthews? In all honesty, I thought all three of the guys I have listed had better season and not only from a numbers standpoint either.

Most people think of all the fines when Harrison's name is mentioned. I think that's a tad unfair. He's one of the top ten players in the NFL in my book. He was the only player to amass 10 or more sacks (10.5) and 100 tackles.

All Mayo did was help a "rebuilding" Patriots defense to a league best 14-2 record. And along the way, he led the league in all three tackle categories (combined, total and assists).

Tuck may be the one the raises an eyebrow or two. He was second among defensive lineman in combined tackles (Kyle Williams of Buffalo was first) and tied for third among those lineman in sacks behind Atlanta's John Abraham and Tennessee's Justin Babin.

My winner is James Harrison. If I had to start a defense, he's the guy I want. His numbers show he cannot only rush the passer, he's as capable a tackler as anyone in football.