Schein picks Brown for ROY

I wouldn’t mind if it happened, but his logic isn’t sound.

Offensive Rookie of the Year — Donald Brown, Colts RB

 

Donald Brown could be Indy’s main man in the running game. (Scott Boehm / Getty Images)

It’s a bit of a risk here with Joseph Addai in the picture. But Brown is a total stud and ready-made to dominate. He has pure power, speed, a high football IQ, can pass protect and has a great attitude. All of the above is vital when you are playing with Peyton Manning. And remember how awful the Colts’ running attack was last year? Addai was terrible in short-yardage situations, a strength for Brown. I think the former UConn star will supplant Addai by midseason and accumulate the necessary yards to win the award.

Choosing this award was perhaps my biggest debate, with Arizona’s stud running back, Chris “Beanie” Wells and Denver running back Knowshon Moreno a nose away.