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Buffalobills.com 2013 Team Awards - BuffaloBills.com
"The first year under head coach Doug Marrone and his staff brought a new edge and energy to the Bills in 2013. And though the wins didn’t come as often as the players, coaches and fans wanted, there were several noteworthy individual seasons, namely by Fred Jackson, Leodis McKelvin, Kiko Alonso, Dan Carpenter, Scott Chandler, and Jerry Hughes, that were deserving of individual honors."
It's hard to argue with Jackson's selection as Most Valuable Player. He was the engine behind the offense and tripled up the next closest player in terms of touchdowns. McKelvin wins the "Most Improved Player," with Marcell Dareus listed as Honorable Mention, but I can't help but think Aaron Williams did so much this year after being left for dead in 2012. All three would be deserving. I totally understand giving Alonso the Rookie of the Year, but was he the Defensive MVP? If you look at the stats, absolutely, but his play trailed off and the impact of the defensive line shouldn't be understated. Hughes and Chandler as Newcomer and Unsung Hero are good picks. Hughes was a rotational monster and Chandler led the team in receiving despite some key drops. What are your takes on the list?
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