Since we are now past the halfway point, time to dole out who we think are the best of the NFL season so far...
MVP: Kurt Warner, QB Arizona...He has cut down on his mistakes the last 2 weeks and he's in a way willing the Cardinals to it's first division title in Arizona. Honorable Mentions: Ben Roethlisberger, QB Pittsburgh and Drew Brees, QB New Orleans.
Rookie of the Year: Matt Ryan, QB Atlanta...he's benefiting from Michael Turner's presence in Atlanta but his numbers have improved almost every week. Honorable Mention: Joe Flacco, QB Baltimore...almost as impressive as Ryan's performance
Coach of the Year: Mike Smith, Atlanta...Tough choice, but the Falcons organization was in tatters over Mike Vick and Bobby Petrino messes. Honorable Mentions: Tony Sparano, Miami and John Harbaugh, Baltimore...as with the QB's the rookie coaching class appears to a real winner.
Comeback Player of the Year: Chad Pennington, QB Miami...He's brought stability and a winner's attitude to the Dolphins, and appears the early winner in the Farve shuffle.
Biggest Suprises: The quick turnarounds of Falcons, Ravens and Dolphins...the Falcons and Dolphins in particular who cleaned house and brought in the right people to change the teams mindset. Honorable Mention: Tennessee Titans being undeated...no one would have predicted this.