Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins has initiated a movement to establish an Offensive Lineman of the Year award in the NFL, emphasizing that these players have been overlooked during awards season. Current and retired offensive linemen, including Jason Kelce and Andrew Whitworth, support the idea, highlighting that stats for linemen mainly focus on negative aspects like sacks and penalties. The potential recognition aims to honor the vital role linemen play in the success of teams, and Goodell's positive response suggests progress, although changes may not occur until 2025.
Big men deserve to eat too. There's buzz building around the idea of the NFL handing out an award to the offensive lineman of the year.
Dawkins told reporters, 'There's not a protector of the year award. I'm knocking at so many doors now to get this award going.'
Whitworth said, 'The only thing they keep stats on for us is sacks and penalties,' highlighting the lack of recognition for linemen.
Goodell's response about potential award names was encouraging, saying, 'I like that, we'll take that one forward.'
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