Comments on: Polamalu edges Matthews for DPOY

By: PackerBelle

PackerBelle — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:20:07 +0000

I hope so too. He is a (IMO) a dirty player and I can see him trying to take Rodgers out to increase Pittsburgh’s chances of winning and to basically flip off the league. I just remember Al Harris always seemed to get watched extra closely because he had the reputation of pushing boundaries in terms of bumping receivers and am hoping that between Harrison’s reputation and his comments that he will get scrutinized extra closely.

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 03:42:54 +0000

This is another tangent with no real purpose, but I saw that Rodgers did receive two votes for Offensive Player of the Year.

By: ClubLevel Seating

ClubLevel Seating — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:52:22 +0000

Never understood why post season efforts are not included when MVP and other awards are voted on. I realize that a majority of players could suffer because there team did not make the playoffs but isn’t the ongoing mantra ‘a player is judged by how many Super Bowls he wins’.. i don’t get it.. but i guess that’s just me.

By: 56coop

56coop — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:44:45 +0000

Yeah Packerbelle. He may just have painted a target on his back. At least I hope so. Not that I think they’ll need it.

By: PackerBelle

PackerBelle — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:26:17 +0000

Slightly off topic, but does anyone think that James Harrison’s comments basically mocking the league’s crackdown on hits on QBs/receivers, etc will cause the officials to look any more closely at him? When someone basically comes out and says that they think the rules are too sissy I’d keep an eye on that player.

By: Scott W

Scott W — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:22:40 +0000

Bill, Bill, Bill, Jealousy doesn’t look good on you bro!

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:02:36 +0000

Based on this article on Web MD, the every emergency room in Green Bay better be well staffed Sunday night!!!! LOLOL!!!!

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20110130/football-losses-raise-heart-attack-risk?ecd=wnl_day_020111

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:07:16 +0000

Seems like the playoffs were included in this decision. If the Steelers didnt make the Super Bowl, I dont think Polamalu gets this. Meanwhile, I think if the Packers didnt make the Super Bowl, Matthews gets this. Matthews was overshadowed by Rodgers and others, while Polamalu outshined Big Ben, et al.

Just my opinion.

By: awhayes

awhayes — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:08:37 +0000

good point – Polamalu truly just changes the game the second he steps on the field. he’s an awesome player period. That said, I hope he has the worst game of his career Sunday.

By: RayMidge

RayMidge — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:00:05 +0000

I’ve found that as a fan I care more about All-Star selections or individual awards etc… when my team stinks or is ascendant. It sort of validates my optimism that a team is improving. When the team is good who cares whether any of the individuals get recognition, all of the focus is on the team results. As an ascendant team last year I really wanted Woodson’s win to validate the Packers’ season, even as the Arizona game sort of exposed that defense. This year, while I hoped Matthews might win the award, as with Traman and Raji and Rodgers’ Pro Bowl snubs I am thinking more all along the lines of Josh and others above- I hope/believe it can only serve to motivate these players and the team in general to perform on the big stage.