MVP RACE: Josh Allen, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Myles Garrett EMERGE as Clear FAVORITES for 2026 NFL Awards
Summary
The Draft Dudes break down NFL award odds, with Josh Allen as the overwhelming MVP favorite at +550, while they favor Joe Burrow and Drake Mayes as value picks. For Coach of the Year, they select Jesse Minter and Kevin O'Connell, noting the high expectations for new head coaches. The group also discusses running back Jim Gibbs, defensive player Will Anderson, and defensive rookie Caleb Downs. A major segment focuses on the C Comeback Player of the Year award, where the hosts debate whether Aaron Donald’s return from retirement violates the award's criteria, ultimately predicting voters will…
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Intro: 2026 NFL Award Picks with Draft Dudes
Show Overview and Award Categories
MVP Odds and Picks: Allen, Burrow, May, Love
Coach of the Year: Minter, Moore, Connell
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Offensive Player of the Year: Gibbs, Pickens, Bowers
Defensive Player of the Year: Anderson, Garrett, Simmons
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Offensive Rookie of the Year: Stripling, Price, Allen
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Downs, Bane, Trotter
Comeback Player of the Year: Mahomes, Donald, Neighbors
Protector of the Year and Sign-off
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