Ok it is time to announce the RavensBlogger.com Player Awards for the Baltimore Ravens 2011 season. The awards are as follows:
Most Improved Ravens Player Award – This award goes to Lardarius Webb. Lardarius Webb stepped up his game in 2011 and is one the best cornerbacks in the league now. Many felt that he should have been selected to the Pro Bowl. Webb led the Ravens with 5 interceptions during the regular season. He had an additional 3 picks during the post season. Lardarius Webb Career Stats
Ravens Rookie of the Year Award – This award goes to Torrey Smith. Although Torrey struggles during the pre-season, he was a pleasant surprise during the 2011 regular season. His speed gave the Ravens the ability to stretch the field and opposing defenses must account for him. Taken in the 2nd round of the 2011 NFL draft, Torrey Smith made the most impact as a rookie in 2011. Torrey ended up with 841 yards receiving and 7 TDs in 2011. Torrey Smith’s Career Stats
Ravens Offensive Player of the Year Award – This award goes to Ray Rice. Ray Rice led the entire NFL in Total Yards from Scrimmage in 2011 with 2,068! When Ray Rice got his touches it usually equated to a Ravens victory. Ray Rice’s Career Stats
Ravens Defensive Player of the Year Award – This award goes to Terrell Suggs. Terrell Suggs was a beast on defense for the Baltimore Ravens in 2011 recording 14 sacks and 7 forced fumbles. Statistically, this was Terrell Sugg’s best year of his career. Go out and get your “Ball So Hard University T-Shirt” Terrell Sugg’s Career Stats
Ravens Leadership Award – This award goes to none other than Ray Lewis. Whether it was cheering on his teammates while on the sidelines or leading by example on the field, Ray Lewis has always been a great leader for the Ravens. Listening to the speech Ray Lewis gave after the big loss to the New England Patriots made me personally feel better and was an example of his amazing leadership skills. Ray Lewis’ Career Stats
