The Bert Bell Award
Pro Player of the Year
The 52st Annual Bert Bell Award for Professional Player of the Year is Michael Vick, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Professional Player of the Year Award is named in honor of Bert Bell, founder of the Maxwell Football Club and once Commissioner of the National Football League.
Who Votes?
Voters for all Maxwell Professional Awards are NFL coaching staffs and football personnel, members of the Maxwell Football Club and the Pro Writers of America Association, and local media.
Why Michael?
2010, Michael Vick went from backup to starter to superman in a matter of a few games for the Philadelphia Eagles. Though he only played 11 complete games, Vick passed for 3018 yards, with 21 touchdowns and only 6 interceptions for a 100.2 QB Rating.
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Past Winners
| Award Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Michael Vick | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 2009 | Drew Brees | New Orleans Saints |
| 2008 | Adrian Peterson | Minnesota Vikings |
| 2007 | Tom Brady | New England Patriots |
| 2006 | LaDainian Tomlinson | San Diego Chargers |
| 2005 | Shaun Alexander | San Diego Chargers |
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2004 2003 |
Peyton Manning | Indianapolis Colts |
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2002 2000 |
Rich Gannon | Oakland Raiders |
| 2001 | Marshall Faulk | St. Louis Rams |
| 1999 | Kurt Warner | St. Louis Rams |
| 1998 | Randall Cunningham | Minnesota Vikings |
