Any idea who would take the prize this year? In the Jets thread saw some people mentioning that Wilk has a shot, which got me thinking: who really is in the running this year? There doesn't seem to be a clear front-runner like there was last year, unless it's escaping me at the moment. Possible Candidates: -Wilkerson (Jets) -Quinn (Rams) -Kuechly (Panthers) -Sherman (Seahawks) -Tamba Hali (Chiefs) I'm sure i'm missing some.
I agree, could be anyone this year. A few more candidates. Deandre Levy...95 tackles, 6 interceptions Kiko Alonso 112 tackles, 4 interceptions, 2 sacks, 1 FF Robert Mathis 14.5 sacks
Well Kuechly seems like the guy in the clear lead. Mainly because of how good the Panthers D has been.
Doubt he gets it 2 years in a row. Being on what will probably be a 3-13 team doesn't help either. Kuechly has been a consistent animal year and helped that defense be one of the best in the league this year.
If the Cards somehow beat out the 49ers for the 5 or 6 seed Calias Campbell might get some attention. His stats don't scream out at you but he is having a big impact on one of the better defensive teams in the league.
