The NFL is set to introduce a new accolade, the Protector of the Year Award, aimed at recognizing the contributions of offensive linemen in football. This initiative was announced by Troy Vincent, the league's executive vice president of football operations, following advocacy from players like Andrew Whitworth and Dion Dawkins. Dawkins emphasized the importance of acknowledging the often-overlooked role of offensive linemen, particularly as they contribute to the success of quarterbacks and running backs, highlighting the need for an award specifically dedicated to their excellence.
"I'm knocking on so many doors now to get this award going. I'm going to head-spear it and make sure this gets done before I'm done playing, because there's so many greats."
"There's not a 'Protector of the Year' award. We have great quarterbacks, we have great running backs, we have rushing titles. All of those titles are reflections of the O-linemen, which are the protectors."
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