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Here are the Bears on my PFWA Awards Ballot
In one of the most disappointing Bears seasons in recent memory, a few players stood above the rest. Here are the Bears players on my PFWA Awards ballot and why.
Patrick K. Flowers
January 10, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes
As most things Chicago Bears tend to be, the 2023 season was cyclical, starting and ending with a loss to the Green Bay Packers. It was one of the most disappointing and deflating seasons as a Bears fan in recent memory, but it’s over. There’s plenty to be determined this offseason, but today, we will take a moment to celebrate something good.
On Monday, I submitted my PFWA (Pro Football Writers of America) ballot for the 2023 on-field awards. Here’s what I was privileged enough to vote for this season:
On-field awards include MVP, Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, etc.
The PFWA All-Rookie Team
The PFWA All-NFL and All-Conference Teams
I won’t reveal my entire ballot today, but as an exclusive for subscribers of the BN Newsletter, I will share the four Chicago Bears that made my ballot, where, and why.
But first, here’s the release schedule for the 2023 PFWA On-Field Awards:
Monday, Jan. 22: All-NFL, All-AFC, All-NFC teams
Tuesday, Jan. 23: Rookie of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year, All-Rookie Team
Wednesday, Jan. 24: Most Valuable Player, Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year
Thursday, Jan. 25: Coach of the Year, Executive of the Year, Assistant Coach of the Year
Friday, Jan. 26: Comeback Player of the Year, Most Improved Player of the Year
So, if you’re reading this on the web, the party stops here. This one is for subscribers only. Of course, you can be, too, for free by simply dropping your email in the box below (visible to non-subscribers)!