Comeback Player of the Year - The Orange Mane

BigPlayShay · 12-27-2006, 03:58 PM

Well, so far the only guys I have heard mentioned for this are:

Drew Brees (who played in all 16 games last year)
Carson Palmer (deserves to be mentioned)
Chad Pennington (In the running every year)

Javon Walker is not being mentioned at all. Kind of sad given that he has been the majority of the Broncos offense all season. I am biased of course, but I think it should be between Carson and Javon. The quick rehab that Carson has done is amazing, but he has struggled at times this year. Walker made a fairly quick rehab as well, and has been a playmaker all year.

Anyone else that should be in this conversation?

Northman · 12-27-2006, 04:07 PM

Hmmm, tough one. I was going to say Brees but Pennington had pretty much been written off. Javon is good but not as suprising as Chad.

400HZ · 12-27-2006, 04:27 PM

I say give it to Pennington. Brees was already comeback player of the year.

Broncobiv · 12-27-2006, 04:32 PM

Brees should in no way be in the running for this award. He did not miss a single game last season! He didn't "come back" from anything! Sure, he was injured during the last game and missed most of the offseason, but that shouldn't count for an award like this.

Garcia Bronco · 12-27-2006, 04:54 PM

To comeback you had to leave...Pennington and Walker are the only two on that list and Pennington should strap gun powder to his balls to get some zip on them

bendog · 12-27-2006, 05:04 PM

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Smiling Assassin27 · 12-27-2006, 06:17 PM

Brees is the guy. Maybe even the league MVP.

400HZ · 12-27-2006, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

To comeback you had to leave...Pennington and Walker are the only two on that list and Pennington should strap gun powder to his balls to get some zip on them

Not neccessarily. The player named Comeback Player of the Year shows perseverance in overcoming adversity, in the form of not being in the NFL the previous year, a severe injury, or simply poor performance. For example, Drew Brees won it in 2004 when he had a probowl year after sucking in 2003. I'd vote for Pennington because he was basically left for dead last year, but might well get his team into the playoffs this year.

Garcia Bronco · 12-27-2006, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 400HZ

Not neccessarily. The player named Comeback Player of the Year shows perseverance in overcoming adversity, in the form of not being in the NFL the previous year, a severe injury, or simply poor performance.

While Bress may have had a tough injury....he played the whole season last season and this season. He's not the guy. Pennington or Walker should get it....probably Pennington..he just doesn't have that Cutler zip on the ball.

youcandoit1687 · 12-27-2006, 07:39 PM

he doesnt have the numbers but correll buckhalter has been through knee ligament hell and appears to have come back strong.

Malcontent · 12-27-2006, 07:52 PM

Walker is my vote, but Bronco players get overlooked on a daily basis. Doubt he even gets mixed in the conversation!

Dagmar · 12-27-2006, 07:56 PM

What exactly has Brees comeback from?
A 16 start 3500 Yd 24 Touchdown 89.2 rating season?

Brees for MVP maybe, but not comeback.

Broncoman13 · 12-27-2006, 08:34 PM

Brees for MVP is a joke, especially when you consider those initials... LT

Atwater His Ass · 12-27-2006, 09:06 PM

I think Walker should at least get some consideration. 65 receptions for 1059 yards and 8 TDs coming off a terrible knee injury and playing in a run first team with QB issues most of the season is nothing to scoff at. Not to mention that sweet 72 yard TD run he had earlier in the year.

And still one game to go, so it's not unreasonable to think he gets to 70 receptions, 1100 yards, and 9-10 receiving TDs.

400HZ · 12-27-2006, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

While Bress may have had a tough injury....he played the whole season last season and this season. He's not the guy. Pennington or Walker should get it....probably Pennington..he just doesn't have that Cutler zip on the ball.

I'm not trying to say that Brees should be the guy. Pennington is coming off not one but TWO surguries to this throwing shoulder. Who honestly thought that he was going to be able to play again? And who honestly thought that the Jets would make the playoffs this year? Pennington proved a ton of people wrong, and that's why he should win it.

Atlas · 12-27-2006, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atwater His Ass

I think Walker should at least get some consideration. 65 receptions for 1059 yards and 8 TDs coming off a terrible knee injury and playing in a run first team with QB issues most of the season is nothing to scoff at. Not to mention that sweet 72 yard TD run he had earlier in the year.

And still one game to go, so it's not unreasonable to think he gets to 70 receptions, 1100 yards, and 9-10 receiving TDs.

Walker should get some consideration. Brees isn't really coming back from anything and when you look at Pennington's stats they are very mediocre.

Atlas · 12-27-2006, 09:22 PM

Pennington has 16 tds and 16 ints and a QB rating of 81.

Walkers numbers are far better IMO.

BroncoInSkinland · 12-27-2006, 09:26 PM

Per wikipedia "The player named Comeback Player of the Year shows perseverance in overcoming adversity, in the form of not being in the NFL the previous year, a severe injury, or simply poor performance."

I personally like Jeff Garcia for this one. I had written off the Eagles after they lost McNabb, and here they are at the end of the year not only in the mix, but controlling thier own destiny for a division title. It is one heck of a story, and I don't even particularly like the Eagles.

I have seen a couple of Eagles games this year though and I believe that without Garcias leadership and experience they wouldn't be anywhere near the playoffs. Walker is a great player and has definately got the qualifications for this award, but I think Garcia is a better fit.

ludo21 · 12-27-2006, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroncoInSkinland

Per wikipedia "The player named Comeback Player of the Year shows perseverance in overcoming adversity, in the form of not being in the NFL the previous year, a severe injury, or simply poor performance."

I personally like Jeff Garcia for this one. I had written off the Eagles after they lost McNabb, and here they are at the end of the year not only in the mix, but controlling thier own destiny for a division title. It is one heck of a story, and I don't even particularly like the Eagles.

I have seen a couple of Eagles games this year though and I believe that without Garcias leadership and experience they wouldn't be anywhere near the playoffs. Walker is a great player and has definately got the qualifications for this award, but I think Garcia is a better fit.

Good find on the definition.

Walker is my comeback player of the year regardless.

But ur right, Garcia is deserving altho the only reason he is coming back from anything is Mcnabb got hurt.

Killericon · 12-27-2006, 10:45 PM

Brees getting this award would be a joke. Pennington wasn't the driving force behind the Jets' recovery this season(Though he didn't hurt), and his stats are mediocre.

Garcia or Walker, though Walker whould get the nod. If Steve Smith could get it so could Walker.

BigPlayShay · 12-27-2006, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroncoInSkinland

Per wikipedia "The player named Comeback Player of the Year shows perseverance in overcoming adversity, in the form of not being in the NFL the previous year, a severe injury, or simply poor performance."

I personally like Jeff Garcia for this one. I had written off the Eagles after they lost McNabb, and here they are at the end of the year not only in the mix, but controlling thier own destiny for a division title. It is one heck of a story, and I don't even particularly like the Eagles.

I have seen a couple of Eagles games this year though and I believe that without Garcias leadership and experience they wouldn't be anywhere near the playoffs. Walker is a great player and has definately got the qualifications for this award, but I think Garcia is a better fit.

Good call on Garcia.

12-27-2006, 03:58 PM	#1
BigPlayShay Ring of Famer Novaking Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,236 Adopt-a-Bronco: Got Cut	Comeback Player of the Year Well, so far the only guys I have heard mentioned for this are: Drew Brees (who played in all 16 games last year) Carson Palmer (deserves to be mentioned) Chad Pennington (In the running every year) Javon Walker is not being mentioned at all. Kind of sad given that he has been the majority of the Broncos offense all season. I am biased of course, but I think it should be between Carson and Javon. The quick rehab that Carson has done is amazing, but he has struggled at times this year. Walker made a fairly quick rehab as well, and has been a playmaker all year. Anyone else that should be in this conversation?

12-27-2006, 10:45 PM	#20
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	Brees getting this award would be a joke. Pennington wasn't the driving force behind the Jets' recovery this season(Though he didn't hurt), and his stats are mediocre. Garcia or Walker, though Walker whould get the nod. If Steve Smith could get it so could Walker. Last edited by Killericon; 12-27-2006 at 10:49 PM..

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12-27-2006, 04:07 PM	#2
Northman The Enigma Prognosis Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,925 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bryci	Hmmm, tough one. I was going to say Brees but Pennington had pretty much been written off. Javon is good but not as suprising as Chad.

12-27-2006, 04:27 PM	#3
400HZ Ring of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,344 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ed Hochuli	I say give it to Pennington. Brees was already comeback player of the year.

12-27-2006, 04:32 PM	#4
Broncobiv Tee many martoonis Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,265	Brees should in no way be in the running for this award. He did not miss a single game last season! He didn't "come back" from anything! Sure, he was injured during the last game and missed most of the offseason, but that shouldn't count for an award like this.

12-27-2006, 04:54 PM	#5
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45,991 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	To comeback you had to leave...Pennington and Walker are the only two on that list and Pennington should strap gun powder to his balls to get some zip on them

12-27-2006, 05:04 PM	#6
bendog Marginally Continent David Bowens, he'd be an upgrade Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 19,935 Adopt-a-Bronco: David Bowens	Brett Faver (-:

12-27-2006, 06:17 PM	#7
Smiling Assassin27 STOP! KIPER TIME! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 10,976 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Brees is the guy. Maybe even the league MVP.

12-27-2006, 07:39 PM	#10
youcandoit1687 homer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,602 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Myers	he doesnt have the numbers but correll buckhalter has been through knee ligament hell and appears to have come back strong.

12-27-2006, 07:52 PM	#11
Malcontent Life....on tap. Got Mustard? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,931 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chad Mustard	Walker is my vote, but Bronco players get overlooked on a daily basis. Doubt he even gets mixed in the conversation!

12-27-2006, 07:56 PM	#12
Dagmar ...there ain't no devil ..there's just God when he's drunk. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrison Posts: 17,132 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tim Tebow	What exactly has Brees comeback from? A 16 start 3500 Yd 24 Touchdown 89.2 rating season? Brees for MVP maybe, but not comeback.

12-27-2006, 08:34 PM	#13
Broncoman13 Broncoholic JT #80 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 16,961 Adopt-a-Bronco: Orange Julius	Brees for MVP is a joke, especially when you consider those initials... LT

12-27-2006, 09:06 PM	#14
Atwater His Ass Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,361 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I think Walker should at least get some consideration. 65 receptions for 1059 yards and 8 TDs coming off a terrible knee injury and playing in a run first team with QB issues most of the season is nothing to scoff at. Not to mention that sweet 72 yard TD run he had earlier in the year. And still one game to go, so it's not unreasonable to think he gets to 70 receptions, 1100 yards, and 9-10 receiving TDs.

12-27-2006, 09:22 PM	#17
Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	Pennington has 16 tds and 16 ints and a QB rating of 81. Walkers numbers are far better IMO.

12-27-2006, 09:26 PM	#18
BroncoInSkinland Lurker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,071 Adopt-a-Bronco: Current D-line	Per wikipedia "The player named Comeback Player of the Year shows perseverance in overcoming adversity, in the form of not being in the NFL the previous year, a severe injury, or simply poor performance." I personally like Jeff Garcia for this one. I had written off the Eagles after they lost McNabb, and here they are at the end of the year not only in the mix, but controlling thier own destiny for a division title. It is one heck of a story, and I don't even particularly like the Eagles. I have seen a couple of Eagles games this year though and I believe that without Garcias leadership and experience they wouldn't be anywhere near the playoffs. Walker is a great player and has definately got the qualifications for this award, but I think Garcia is a better fit.