Last week the Jets announced their team awards.\u00a0 Since these are voted on by NY Jets players we felt this was worth passing along.\u00a0 Apologies if you have already seen this, if not please keep reading.\u00a0 Here is the full press release from the NY Jets…<\/p>\n
The New York Jets announced their 2012 team awards today. As voted on by teammates, CB Antonio Cromartie<\/b> was the Curtis Martin Team Most Valuable Player, LB David Harris <\/b>received the Dennis Byrd Award for Most Inspirational Player, and TE Jeff Cumberland <\/b>earned the Ed Block Courage Award. The Community Relations Department selected DE<\/b> Mike DeVito<\/b> for the Marty Lyons Award for Community Service, while QB Greg McElroy <\/b>and T Austin Howard <\/b>were selected as honorees for the Kyle Clifton Good Guy Award as voted on by Jets staff.<\/p>\n
Cromartie <\/b>leads the team with three interceptions and 17 passes defensed. Following the season-ending knee injury in Week Three to last season\u2019s Curtis Martin Team Most Valuable Winner, CB Darrelle Revis, Cromartie has taken the responsibility of covering the opponent\u2019s best receiver and has headed a Jets defense that ranks second in the NFL in pass defense. Additionally, he has contributed to a defensive unit that has not allowed a 100-yard receiver all season. Since joining the Jets in 2010, Cromartie has tallied 10 interceptions, tied for second-most in the AFC among cornerbacks.<\/p>\n
“It’s a great accomplishment and it just speaks volumes of what the guys think of me as a player and trying to be a leader of this football team,\u201d Cromartie said. \u201cHonestly, without them I wouldn’t be the MVP. After [Darrelle] Revis went down, the guys looked to me to try to make sure we turned it up and did the things we needed to do on the back end.\u201d<\/p>\n
Harris, <\/b>the Jets 2007 second-round draft pick in his sixth season out of Michigan, leads the team in tackles for the fourth consecutive season with 123 stops. Since 2009, he tops all NFL inside linebackers with 16.5 sacks. Furthermore, Harris has started 66 consecutive games, the third-longest streak among NFL linebackers. He has not missed a game since 2008, when he did not play in five contests, but still finished second on the squad with 87 takedowns.<\/p>\n
“It means a lot, especially to be voted by my teammates,” Harris said. “Everybody knows what Dennis Byrd means to the Jets organization, with everything that happened to him. It’s one of the top awards you can get from the guys in this locker room.”<\/p>\n
DeVito <\/b>was selected as the winner of the Marty Lyons Award for Community Service, given to the player who gives from the heart through charity and community involvement. This holiday season, he donated $5,000 to the Community Soup Kitchen of Morristown and served meals to 250 guests. He has also participated in countless charity initiatives this year, including: attending several Alliance for Lupus Research corporate fundraising events for the Walk With Us to Cure Lupus Program, visiting patients at Goryeb Children\u2019s Hospital at Morristown Medical Center, attending the United Way Gridiron Gala which raised more than $1 million, appearing at the Jets Taste of the NFL supporting the Jets Foundation and City Harvest and visiting Thomas Edison Central Six School as part of the Eat Right Move More program which focuses on fighting childhood obesity.<\/p>\n
“I’ve always had so much respect for Marty, as a player and for the type of person he is,” said DeVito of his fellow defensive tackle. “I’m honored to accept an award that has his name on it, and I love this community. The Jets organization has a great focus on the community and on giving back and I’ve really bought into it in the New York\/New Jersey area where we live.”<\/p>\n
McElroy <\/b>and Howard <\/b>shared the Kyle Clifton Good Guy Award. Now in its 17th<\/sup> season, the award recognizes exceptionally consistent willingness, cooperation and professionalism in daily interaction with the various departments in the organization. McElroy, in his second year with the Jets, rallied the Jets to a 7-6 victory against Atlanta in Week 13 when he came off the bench and threw a one-yard touchdown pass to Cumberland in the fourth quarter. He was named the starting quarterback for Sunday\u2019s game against San Diego.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s been a winner his whole life,\u201d Ryan said. He\u2019s won a national championship (and) won a state championship. His whole resume speaks about him obviously being a very confident guy and a confident leader.\u201d<\/p>\n Howard, in his first full season with the Jets, earned the starting right tackle position after a strong performance in training camp. He has started all 14 games and has only missed one offensive snap.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s a tremendous run blocker and he\u2019s almost like the old throwback right tackles, he kind of fits that mold, the power right tackle,\u201d Ryan said. \u201cI think he\u2019s done a tremendous job over there for us.\u201d<\/p>\n Cumberland <\/b>was named the Ed Block Courage Award winner for his perseverance and dedication in recovering from a season-ending Achilles injury suffered in Week Three of 2011 at Oakland to start 10-of-13 games and set career-bests in receptions (26), yards (323) and touchdowns (3). Also during his recovery, Cumberland interned with the Jets sales department to complete his degree in sport management. The award is named in honor of Ed Block, the longtime head athletic trainer of the Baltimore Colts who was a pioneer in his profession and a respected humanitarian. The award is given annually to one player from each NFL team. Recipients of this award embody everything that is positive about professional athletes as they serve as inspirations in their locker rooms and as constructive role models in their communities. Cumberland, along with each team\u2019s award recipient, has the option to travel to Baltimore in March to receive his trophy at a gala and spend time at the local Courage House at St. Vincent\u2019s Center. This visit and the time spent with the hospitalized children will allow each recipient to fully comprehend the true meaning of the award.<\/p>\n “Coming back from any injury is tough. Coming back from my injury, you’ve basically got to learn how to walk again,” Cumberland said. “It’s really important to know that your teammates saw the work you were putting in to get back on the field. I felt back to normal, I’d say, sometime during camp. And I feel like I’ve been able to show people and my coaches and teammates that I can come out and do well, as far as the running game with blocking, and in the passing game, when my number’s called, I can make plays.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PAST WINNERS:<\/b><\/p>\n CURTIS MARTIN AWARD<\/b><\/p>\n 1961 \u2014 Bill Mathis, Running Back<\/p>\n 1962 \u2014 Dick Christy, Running Back<\/p>\n 1963 \u2014 Bake Turner, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 1964 \u2014 Dainard Paulson, Safety<\/p>\n 1965 \u2014 Matt Snell, Fullback<\/p>\n 1966 \u2014 George Sauer, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 1967 \u2014 Don Maynard, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 1968 \u2014 Joe Namath, Quarterback<\/p>\n 1969 \u2014 Joe Namath, Quarterback<\/p>\n 1970 \u2014 John Elliott, Defensive Tackle<\/p>\n 1971 \u2014 Larry Grantham, Linebacker<\/p>\n 1972 \u2014 John Riggins, Fullback<\/p>\n 1973 \u2014 Emerson Boozer, Fullback<\/p>\n 1974 \u2014 Joe Namath, Quarterback<\/p>\n 1975 \u2014 John Riggins, Fullback<\/p>\n 1976 \u2014 Clark Gaines, Fullback<\/p>\n 1977 \u2014 Randy Rasmussen, Guard<\/p>\n 1978 \u2014 Wesley Walker, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 1979 \u2014 Marvin Powell, Tackle<\/p>\n 1980 \u2014 Bruce Harper, RB\/KR<\/p>\n 1981 \u2014 Richard Todd, Quarterback<\/p>\n 1982 \u2014 Freeman McNeil, Running Back<\/p>\n 1983 \u2014 Lance Mehl, Linebacker<\/p>\n 1984 \u2014 Freeman McNeil, Running Back<\/p>\n 1985 \u2014 Ken O\u2019Brien, Quarterback<\/p>\n 1986 \u2014 Al Toon, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 1987 \u2014 Al Toon, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 1988 \u2014 Al Toon, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 1989 \u2014 JoJo Townsell, Wide Receiver\/Returner<\/p>\n 1990 \u2014 Pat Leahy, Kicker<\/p>\n 1991 \u2014 Chris Burkett, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 1992 \u2014 Brian Washington, Strong Safety<\/p>\n 1993 \u2014 Johnny Johnson, Running Back<\/p>\n 1994 \u2014 Mo Lewis, Linebacker<\/p>\n 1995 \u2014 Marvin Jones, Linebacker<\/p>\n 1996 \u2014 Adrian Murrell, Running Back<\/p>\n 1997 \u2014 Mo Lewis, Linebacker<\/p>\n 1998 \u2014 Vinny Testaverde, Quarterback<\/p>\n 1999 \u2014 Curtis Martin, Running Back<\/p>\n 2000 \u2014 Curtis Martin, Running Back<\/p>\n 2001 \u2014 Curtis Martin, Running Back<\/p>\n 2002 \u2014 Chad Pennington, Quarterback<\/p>\n 2003 \u2014 Santana Moss, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 2004 \u2014 Curtis Martin, Running Back<\/p>\n 2005 \u2014 Jonathan Vilma, Linebacker<\/p>\n 2006 \u2014 Laveranues Coles, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 2007 \u2014 Leon Washington, RB\/KR<\/p>\n 2008 \u2014 Thomas Jones, Running Back<\/p>\n 2009 \u2014 Darrelle Revis, Cornerback<\/p>\n 2010 \u2014 David Harris, Linebacker<\/p>\n 2011 \u2014 Darrelle Revis, Cornerback<\/p>\n 2012 \u2014 Antonio Cromartie, Cornerback<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n DENNIS BYRD AWARD<\/b><\/p>\n 1992 \u2014 Dennis Byrd, Defensive End-Tackle<\/p>\n 1993 \u2014 Lonnie Young, Free Safety<\/p>\n 1994 \u2014 Ronnie Lott, Free Safety<\/p>\n 1995 \u2014 Kyle Clifton, Linebacker<\/p>\n 1996 \u2014 Wayne Chrebet, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 1997 \u2014 Pepper Johnson, Linebacker<\/p>\n 1998 \u2014 Bryan Cox, Linebacker<\/p>\n 1999 \u2014 Ray Lucas, Quarterback<\/p>\n 2000 \u2014 Bryan Cox, Linebacker<\/p>\n 2001 \u2014 Curtis Martin, Running Back<\/p>\n 2002 \u2014 Curtis Martin, Running Back<\/p>\n 2003 \u2014 Curtis Martin, Running Back<\/p>\n 2004 \u2014 Eric Barton, Linebacker<\/p>\n 2005 \u2014 Brooks Bollinger, Quarterback<\/p>\n 2006 \u2014 Chad Pennington, Quarterback<\/p>\n 2007 \u2014 Chad Pennington, Quarterback<\/p>\n 2008 \u2014 Thomas Jones, Running Back<\/p>\n 2009 \u2014 Thomas Jones, Running Back<\/p>\n 2010 \u2014 LaDainian Tomlinson, Running Back<\/p>\n 2011 \u2014 LaDainian Tomlinson, Running Back<\/p>\n 2012 \u2014 David Harris, Linebacker<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MARTY LYONS AWARD <\/b><\/p>\n 1990 \u2014 Marty Lyons, Defensive Lineman<\/p>\n 1991 \u2014 Rob Moore, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 1992 \u2014 Brad Baxter, Fullback<\/p>\n 1993 \u2014 Bobby Houston, Linebacker<\/p>\n 1994 \u2014 Boomer Esiason, Quarterback<\/p>\n 1995 \u2014 Adrian Murrell, Running Back<\/p>\n 1996 \u2014 John Paci, Quarterback<\/p>\n 1997 \u2014 Lorenzo Neal, Fullback<\/p>\n 1998 \u2014 Leon Johnson, Running Back<\/p>\n 1999 \u2014 Dwight Stone, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 2000 \u2014 Ray Lucas, Quarterback<\/p>\n 2001 \u2014 Kevin Mawae, Center<\/p>\n 2002 \u2014 Damien Robinson, Safety<\/p>\n 2003 \u2014 Marvin Jones, Linebacker<\/p>\n 2004 \u2014 Kareem McKenzie, Tackle<\/p>\n 2005 \u2014 Kevin Mawae, Center<\/p>\n 2006 \u2014 Erik Coleman, Safety<\/p>\n 2007 \u2014 Jerricho Cotchery, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 2008 \u2014 Tony Richardson, Fullback<\/p>\n 2009 \u2014 D’Brickashaw Ferguson, Left Tackle<\/p>\n 2010 \u2014 Brad Smith, Wide Reciever<\/p>\n 2011 \u2014 Dustin Keller, Tight End<\/p>\n 2012 \u2014 Mike DeVito, Defensive End<\/p>\n <\/p>\n KYLE CLIFTON AWARD <\/b><\/p>\n 1996 \u2014 Kyle Clifton, Linebacker<\/p>\n 1997 \u2014 Otis Smith, Cornerback<\/p>\n 1998 \u2014 Kevin Mawae, Center<\/p>\n 1999 \u2014 Bryan Cox, Linebacker<\/p>\n 2000 \u2014 Vinny Testaverde, Quarterback<\/p>\n 2001 \u2014 Curtis Martin, Running Back<\/p>\n 2002 \u2014 Chad Pennington, Quarterback<\/p>\n 2003 \u2014 Sam Garnes, Safety<\/p>\n 2004 \u2014 Jason Ferguson, Defensive Tackle,<\/p>\n Kareem McKenzie, Tackle<\/p>\n 2005 \u2014 Erik Coleman, Safety<\/p>\n 2006 \u2014 Jerricho Cotchery, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 2007 \u2014 Brad Smith, Quarterback<\/p>\n 2008 \u2014 Abram Elam, Safety<\/p>\n 2009 \u2014 James Dearth, Long Snapper<\/p>\n 2010 \u2014 Mike DeVito, Defensive End<\/p>\n 2011 \u2014 Sione Pouha, Nose Tackle,<\/p>\n Marcus Dixon, Defensive Lineman<\/p>\n 2012 \u2014 Greg McElroy, Quarterback<\/p>\n Austin Howard, Tackle<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n ED BLOCK AWARD<\/b><\/p>\n 1984 \u2014 Joe Fields, Center<\/p>\n 1985 \u2014 Johnny Lynn, Cornerback-Safety<\/p>\n 1986 \u2014 Dan Alexander, Guard<\/p>\n 1987 \u2014 Joe Klecko, Defensive Tackle-End<\/p>\n 1988 \u2014 Tom Baldwin, Defensive Tackle<\/p>\n 1989 \u2014 Ken O\u2019Brien, Quarterback<\/p>\n 1990 \u2014 Freeman McNeil, Running Back<\/p>\n 1991 \u2014 Paul Frase, Defensive Tackle-End<\/p>\n 1992 \u2014 Dale Dawkins, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 1993 \u2014 Lonnie Young, Free Safety<\/p>\n 1994 \u2014 Jim Sweeney, Center<\/p>\n 1995 \u2014 Kyle Clifton, Linebacker<\/p>\n 1996 \u2014 Siupeli Malamala, Guard-Tackle<\/p>\n 1997 \u2014 David Williams, Tackle<\/p>\n 1998 \u2014 Pepper Johnson, Linebacker<\/p>\n 1999 \u2014 Marvin Jones, Linebacker<\/p>\n 2000 \u2014 Jason Fabini, Tackle<\/p>\n 2001 \u2014 Curtis Martin, Running Back<\/p>\n 2002 \u2014 Vinny Testaverde, Quarterback<\/p>\n 2003 \u2014 Dave Szott, Guard<\/p>\n 2004 \u2014 Chad Pennington, Quarterback<\/p>\n 2005 \u2014 Wayne Chrebet, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 2006 \u2014 Chris Baker, Tight End<\/p>\n 2007 \u2014 Laveranues Coles, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 2008 \u2014\u00a0 Jerricho Cotchery, Wide Receiver<\/p>\n 2009 \u2014 David Harris, Linebacker<\/p>\n 2010 \u2014 Shaun Ellis, Defensive End<\/p>\n 2011 \u2014 Brandon Moore, Guard<\/p>\n 2012 \u2014 Jeff Cumberland, 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