NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award
Der National Football League (NFL) Comeback Player of the Year Award ist eine Ehrung, die seit 1972 jährlich im American Football vorgenommen wird.
Wahlberechtigt
Seit 1998 zeichnet die Associated Press (AP) für die Vergabe des Preises verantwortlich. Wahlberechtigt sind alle Sportjournalisten von AP. Die Ehrung erhält der Spieler, der im vorhergehenden Spieljahr seine Karriere ausgesetzt hat oder aufgrund einer schweren Verletzung (längerfristig) aussetzen musste, bzw. dessen Leistungen im Vorjahr unzureichend waren.
Auswirkungen
Der Preis ist nicht mit der Übergabe einer Geldsumme und/oder eines Pokals verbunden. Er steigert lediglich das Ansehen und den Marktwert des Spielers und findet Niederschlag in den Rekordbüchern der NFL. Er kann hilfreich sein bei der Nominierung zur Wahl in die Pro Football Hall of Fame.[1]
Gewinner
Saison | Spieler | Mannschaft | Position |
---|---|---|---|
NFL 1972 | Earl Morrall | Miami Dolphins | Quarterback |
NFL 1973 | Roman Gabriel | Philadelphia Eagles | Quarterback |
NFL 1974 | Joe Namath | New York Jets | Quarterback |
NFL 1975 | Dave Hampton | Atlanta Falcons | Runningback |
NFL 1976 | Greg Landry | Detroit Lions | Quarterback |
NFL 1977 | Craig Morton | Denver Broncos | Quarterback |
NFL 1978 | John Riggins | Washington Redskins | Runningback |
NFL 1979 | Larry Csonka | Miami Dolphins | Fullback |
NFL 1980 | Jim Plunkett | Oakland Raiders | Quarterback |
NFL 1981 | Ken Anderson | Cincinnati Bengals | Quarterback |
NFL 1982 | Lyle Alzado | Los Angeles Raiders | Defensive End |
NFL 1983 | Billy Johnson | Atlanta Falcons | Wide Receiver |
NFL 1984 | John Stallworth | Pittsburgh Steelers | Wide Receiver |
NFL 1985 | Streik | keine Wahl | - |
NFL 1986 | Joe Montana Tommy Kramer | San Francisco 49ers Minnesota Vikings | Quarterback Quarterback |
NFL 1987 | Charles White | Los Angeles Rams | Runningback |
NFL 1988 | Greg Bell | Los Angeles Rams | Runningback |
NFL 1989 | Ottis Anderson | New York Giants | Runningback |
NFL 1990 | Barry Word | Kansas City Chiefs | Runningback |
NFL 1991 | Jim McMahon | Philadelphia Eagles | Quarterback |
NFL 1992 | Randall Cunningham | Philadelphia Eagles | Quarterback |
NFL 1993 | Marcus Allen | Kansas City Chiefs | Runningback |
NFL 1994 | Dan Marino | Miami Dolphins | Quarterback |
NFL 1995 | Jim Harbaugh | Indianapolis Colts | Quarterback |
NFL 1996 | Jerome Bettis | Pittsburgh Steelers | Runningback |
NFL 1997 | Robert Brooks | Green Bay Packers | Wide Receiver |
NFL 1998 | Doug Flutie | Buffalo Bills | Quarterback |
NFL 1999 | Bryant Young | San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Tackle |
NFL 2000 | Joe Johnson | New Orleans Saints | Defensive End |
NFL 2001 | Garrison Hearst | San Francisco 49ers | Runningback |
NFL 2002 | Tommy Maddox | Pittsburgh Steelers | Quarterback |
NFL 2003 | Jon Kitna | Cincinnati Bengals | Quarterback |
NFL 2004 | Drew Brees | San Diego Chargers | Quarterback |
NFL 2005 | Steve Smith Tedy Bruschi | Carolina Panthers New England Patriots | Wide Receiver Linebacker |
NFL 2006 | Chad Pennington | New York Jets | Quarterback |
NFL 2007 | Gregg Ellis | Dallas Cowboys | Defensive End |
NFL 2008 | Chad Pennington[2] | Miami Dolphins | Quarterback |
NFL 2009 | Tom Brady | New England Patriots | Quarterback |
NFL 2010 | Michael Vick | Philadelphia Eagles | Quarterback |
NFL 2011 | Matthew Stafford | Detroit Lions | Quarterback |
NFL 2012 | Peyton Manning | Denver Broncos | Quarterback |
NFL 2013 | Philip Rivers | San Diego Chargers | Quarterback |
NFL 2014 | Rob Gronkowski | New England Patriots | Tight End |
NFL 2015 | Eric Berry | Kansas City Chiefs | Safety |
NFL 2016 | Jordy Nelson | Green Bay Packers | Wide Receiver |
NFL 2017 | Keenan Allen | Los Angeles Chargers | Wide Receiver |
NFL 2018 | Andrew Luck | Indianapolis Colts | Quarterback |
NFL 2019 | Ryan Tannehill | Tennessee Titans | Quarterback |
NFL 2020 | Alex Smith | Washington Football Team | Quarterback |
NFL 2021 | Joe Burrow | Cincinnati Bengals | Quarterback |
NFL 2022 | Geno Smith | Seattle Seahawks | Quarterback |
NFL 2023 | Joe Flacco | Cleveland Browns | Quarterback |
Quelle: edsfootball.com[3] |
Bilderauswahl weiterer geehrter Spieler
- Joe Namath
- Marcus Allen
- Dan Marino
- Jerome Bettis
- Drew Brees
- Chad Pennington
Weblinks
- Webpage von AP (kostenpflichtig)
Einzelnachweise
- ↑ Definition im Footballalmanach (Memento vom 13. Januar 2010 im Internet Archive)
- ↑ Chad Pennington als zweimaliger Preisträger
- ↑ NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award Winners | EDSFootball.com. Abgerufen am 11. Februar 2022.