SouthTownBills51 Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Was reading Mark Gaughn's little column about how Mcgahee should be the NFL's comeback player of the year over Drew Brees..and I think he has a right..Mcgahee defintely has overcome more in his SHORT career as of late and to crack 1000 yards and 11 Tds on a totally reconstructed knee is pretty incredible in my opinion.. Don't get me wrong drew brees has played incredible as well this season..after being benched last season, and pretty much shown the door in april after the Rivers pick in the draft..he to has overcome a lot of adversity..but in my opinion the only reason why brees would get it over mcgahee is because brees played last season and willis didn't soo the voters has something to base it on..BUT that is why willis should get it !!! the voters didn't know what to expect from willis this season, but im sure most of them didn't see him cracking 1000 yards and eclipsing over 10 Tds in the process.. Not to mention it took willis 9 starts to crack 1000 yards and 10 Tds on that reconstructed knee..it would be nice to see him get it, he's worked very hard for the distance he's come so far..but its wishful thinking im sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnykterstein Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Bettis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerjamhead Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Jerry Rice did go receptionless in week two. Since then, I think he's caught on or two, so he gets my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Brees without question. McGahee was never really there, to comeback from, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYGPopgun10 Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 I'd go with Ron Dayne . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Bettis 179879[/snapback] I'm with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whut u talkin' bout....? Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 brees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACTOBILLSFAN Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 the Bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horus Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Allthough its amazing how mcgahee has overcome his injury and shown to be an awsome RB in the NFl, but in order to be a "comeback" player u have to have had played the season before atleast....id give my vote to either brees or bettis question though...is this season considered mcgahee's rookie season and can he be in for rookie of the year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsue Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Drew Brees tied with Willis Mcghaee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumping platelets Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Comeback player of the year is usually someone with a compelling reason to be considered. Brees: He sucked last year and is motivated by pending FA. McGahee: Coming off a serious knee injury and working hard to come back. Fields: comes back from serious illness to contribute to the rebound of the Panthers I would rank Fields ahead of McGahee. I don't even consider Brees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 It should be the Comeback Team of the Year! My vote goes to the Panthers. Decimated by injuries all around and a 1-7 start, they never mailed it in and are primed for another run at the SB. How fuggin crazy is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 McGahee for comback player of the year when he "should" be eligible for rookie of the year? C'mon guys, he never played in the NFL before. There is no way you can comeback from a history of nothing. Bettis was never really gone, Brees is far and away my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Bettis 179879[/snapback] Bettis had 811 yards and 7 TD's last year. What is he coming back from....mediocrity? He's having a better year this year, that's for sure, but I think comback player of the year should be for someone who has done something pretty special. Although I don't really believe Brees deserves it either, he should get it over Bettis. He took the joke of the league and brought them to the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Allthough its amazing how mcgahee has overcome his injury and shown to be an awsome RB in the NFl, but in order to be a "comeback" player u have to have had played the season before atleast....id give my vote to either brees or bettis question though...is this season considered mcgahee's rookie season and can he be in for rookie of the year? 180012[/snapback] That is not true...I remember Garrison heart getting the comback player award a few years ago (in fact he might have done it twice) after coming back from the previous year from a season ending injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 That is not true...I remember Garrison heart getting the comback player awarda few years ago (in fact he might have done it twice) after coming back from the previous year from a season ending injury 180206[/snapback] I am not sure but I believe that he meant Willis needs to have played in the NFL before, to "come back" from something in the NFL. I am not sure any of the players up for the award, outside of Fields, qualifies for what I would consider the "comeback player of the year". I always think it should be a Garrison Hearst kind of thing. Brees was just mediocre his first few years and the light switch came on for him. He was the 33rd player taken I think and under-acheived his entire career up until now. I don't think you can be "comeback player of the year" if you stink for your career and then suddenly play great, and he has played great. Bus has been awesome this year, and amazed just about everyone but he, too, just played poorly the last few years, slowed by nagging injuries that affect a lot of guys and was beaten out by Staley. I am not sure he specifically fits the criterion either. I also don't think Willis should be considered unless he was good in the NFL first, then got hurt, and then came back this strong. I think I would give it to Fields, although it will likely, IMO, go to Brees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grabowr30045 Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 It's easily Brees. The Charges drafted Philip Rivers because they had no faith whatsoever in Brees. Mcgahee on the other hand had a whole year to rest not to mention that he played some pretty pour rushing defenses. Let's not be biased and give Brees his due...he had an awesome year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 KTD is right - Brees hasn't comeback from anything either. He played poorly and is now playing better. The only adversity he overcame was his own mediocrity. Bettis was on the bench - too old - too slow. Time had passed him by as well as the team. He has now carried his offense to the playoffs and and an incredible 14-1 record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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