Comments on: Make your case for the Art Monk Award winner

By: .VoxVeritas

.VoxVeritas — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:36:48 +0000

“by the way how do you put Austin on this list and ignore Djax?!”
Because Austin does everything. Jackson needs deep routes where he can use his speed to get separation because he runs routes like a three legged billy goat with a double ear infection.
Also, it’s called “more catches, yards, TDs, and catches for a first down in much less PT”.
Starts
Austin 12
Jackson 15
Catches
Austin 81
Jackson 63
Yards
Austin 1320
Jackson 1167
TDs
Austin 11
Jackson 9
Catches for a first down
Austin 59
Jackson 41

By: .VoxVeritas

.VoxVeritas — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:28:36 +0000

“1)Andre Johnson
2)Larry Fitzgerald
3)Desean Jackson
4)Miles Austin”
Are you sure that you don’t want to put Jason Avant ahead of Miles Austin, too? I thought these awards were about players overcoming odds, not high draft picks that have a bad habit of disappearing in big games.

By: Eagles4life

Eagles4life — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:14:39 +0000

I think this award has to go to someone who played all season long. So take out Austin (by the way how do you put Austin on this list and ignore Djax?! Not that I think he should win either but come on!)
Fitz didn’t do it for me this year. I had him on 2 fantasy teams and he didn’t perform up to his usual par.
Welker is really hard to deny… he had 100+ receptions despite missing so many games at the beginning of the season.
As hard as it is to deny Welker, Johnson did work all season long and remained productive even after O. Daniels went down when teams were able to really lay on the coverage. JOHNSON takes the award.

By: dietrich43

dietrich43 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:32:29 +0000

Miles Austin.

By: hard runner25

hard runner25 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:32:54 +0000

andre johnson hands down! fitz is good but frankly didnt have a phenomenal yr, 2 guys in gb had more yards than him! miles austin has my respect for coming from nowhere but he still aint as impressive as jonhson, wayne has manning who could make me look good, and wes welker is a guy i admire and love to watch but he’s a slot guy not a no1 he just doesn’t have that in him not his fault, but you gotta love the guy. revis island even thinks johnson is the toughest reciever to play against! plus johnson was at times houstons only threat with daniels and walter suffering through some injuries!!! why did schaub have such a good year, he was throwing to ANDRE JOHNSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Michael LaRocca

Michael LaRocca — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:47:55 +0000

Narrow it down to Miles Austin and Andre Johnson because the other guys had help.
I’ve read many times over the years about how solid Andre Johnson is, but like most NFL fans and scribes, I’ve never seen the Texans play.
But I do know that, if Dallas had to rely on a WR with the stench of Matt Millen’s regime on him, this season would’ve been a disaster and there would have been wholesale coaching changes. So give it to Miles Austin. Easy call, and I don’t even like Dallas.

By: troy brown80

troy brown80 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:34:21 +0000

without the three games missed, welker potentially breaks marvin harrisons record for receptions in a season. dude was the only constant on a frustrating and inconsistent team.

By: Route36West

Route36West — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:24:23 +0000

Here’s my top in order of who I think is most deserving of the Art Monk Award.
1)Andre Johnson
2)Larry Fitzgerald
3)Desean Jackson
4)Miles Austin
5)Reggie Wayne
6)Brandon Marshall
7)Steve Smith(NYG)
8)Wes Welker
9)Chad Ochocinco
10)Mike Sims-Walker

By: Rickah99

Rickah99 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:39:20 +0000

Miles Austin wins hands down…for goofiest smile in the league!!
Steers & Queers!!

By: wills1235

wills1235 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:53:20 +0000

SIDNEY RICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…’nuff said

By: J.Cannon

J.Cannon — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:51:44 +0000

Florio! Where is Sidney Rice?? Come on man!

By: mader1896

mader1896 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:44:39 +0000

my pick would definitely be Andre Johnson, but i think you need to at least mention Brandon Marshall with the rest of these guys even if he is an ass

By: DeeDubb

DeeDubb — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:45:47 +0000

For a guy that’s an obvious Redskins HATER, you sure do have alot of awards named after them Florio.
Tampering, anyone?!?!?!

By: spudz

spudz — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:44:09 +0000

Welker….played 13 games and put up better numbers….had he played the full season you could probably add another 30-40 catches to his total. The most important guy other than Brady when it comes to moving the chains.

By: CT Pats Fan

CT Pats Fan — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:19:25 +0000

@this class sucks
you know, we can play coulda/shoulda/woulda all day long, and in the end it’d be all just hypothetical.
The bottom line is that Welker fought his way up the ladder and had 20+ more catches than Johnson in 13 games. And that’s amazing, if for no other reason, than Johnson is an absolutely amazing receiver! I mean, the guy is just phenominal. Still, Welker outperformed him.
As for the ‘Moss’ factor, judging by the games Welker missed this season, I’d say Moss is the one that benefits from lining up opposite Welker. I don’t say that lightly, either.

By: HRVA DBAG

HRVA DBAG — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:22:48 +0000

Good group here. Gotta go with Andre Johnson.

By: Bigbluefan

Bigbluefan — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:19:25 +0000

I have to ask why not Steve Smith not the one in NC but the real good one in Jersey

By: similis

similis — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:09:28 +0000

Andre Johnson

By: Bwa Ha Ha

Bwa Ha Ha — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:06:30 +0000

I freakin HATE the Cowboys, but, without Miles Austin stepping up and playing like King Kong, they would never have made the playoffs.
The guy is a stud, whom I hope gets a giant contract and then folds up
He’s my pick for this.
Dammit………… I just threw up in my mouth

By: .VoxVeritas

.VoxVeritas — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:02:42 +0000

“You obviously made a mistake and put Miles Austin along with the best WR’s in football… Please correct immediately since he’s not even the best WR in the division.”
Sure, in spite of having the most yards and TDs of any WR in the division in only 12 starts, not the best in the division.

By: ☻☼CBS, FOX, ESPN, NFLN nbc

☻☼CBS, FOX, ESPN, NFLN nbc — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:01:37 +0000

I agree with arson81…How is Miles Austin on this list but not Desean Jacko?And i Hate desean jacko.
Darrell Green Award
Art Monk Award
Who says Mickey Florio hates the Redskins???
HAIL!

By: red13

red13 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:57:17 +0000

Fitzgerald hands down. The dude has skills, speed, and no attitude. Welker is a great receiver, but the scoring production isn’t there. Same thing for Andre Johnson. I love the guy and he’s got the receptions, but Fitz gets in the end zone more.

By: .VoxVeritas

.VoxVeritas — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:56:33 +0000

“How in the hell did Desean Jackson not make the list??????”
Because he’s a one trick pony that can’t run routes and is easily taken completely out of his game.

By: silenceformasses

silenceformasses — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:53:34 +0000

@ This Class Sucks
The “system” doesn’t help welker zig and zag all over the place, that’s just him. It probably helps him get open in the first place though.

By: JimmyY

JimmyY — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:51:35 +0000

AJ from TX.

By: .VoxVeritas

.VoxVeritas — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:49:02 +0000

Why do you even include Cowboys players? You know you’re not going to give any props in any form to any of them at any time. It’s just as well, Monk was never anything more than a really good #2 guy. He was rarely if ever the best on his team at anything, let alone the best in the NFL at anything.

By: pfii63

pfii63 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:48:28 +0000

Welker.

By: jjared1101

jjared1101 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:47:44 +0000

CT Pats Fan… I agree.. Welker is really amazing and fun to watch when he gets the ball. He’s so quick that he turns 5 yard gains in to 20. I really hope he comes back 100%.
I’m a Cowboys fan, so i obviously want to say Miles Austin, as he can go deep, catch the slant, take a screen to the house or anything else you want him to do.
But, Andre Johnson is just on a different level. The guy can do everything you want, but his physicallity is amazing. I still remember one play we’re he takes a huge hit from a linebacker at about the 10, gets hit from a few more people and then takes it in to the endzone. Guy is always in flat out beast mode.
Andre Johnson

By: Cleveland Sucks aka Philly Sewer Rat

Cleveland Sucks aka Philly Sewer Rat — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:45:38 +0000

Andre Johnson

By: this class sucks

this class sucks — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:43:08 +0000

Andre Johnson, I would say is the clear front runner, followed by Fitz. Some what of a drop off after that.
@CT Pats Fan
I like how you think that because you mentioned the words system, moss and brady, that somehow that makes those arguments wrong. The reason people say Welker is not as good the other wrs mentioned is the system. If you put Andre Johnson in Welker’s place he would likely do as good if not better. However if you put Welker in Johnson’s place (IE a number 1 WR with no help on the other side, and someone who is asked to catch all kinds of passes) then he would not put up the same number simply due to the limitations of his physical ability. Welker is not a bad WR and is probably the second best slot WR in the game but he isn’t the best.