Somehow, we're already four weeks into the NFL season. For me, that means one thing: quarter-season awards. I'm always excited to encapsulate the first month and pick my favorites in six categories: Coach of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year and league MVP.
We're only four weeks in, of course, which makes this a wonky exercise (and there are now 17 regular-season games, anyway). It's difficult for players to truly separate from the competition over four games, so there's usually way more candidates who garner real consideration for each trophy.