Buc'em presents, 2009 Tampa Bay MVP: Kellen Winslow Jr

by Niko Houllis on Dec 31, 2009 5:00 AM EST Comment 10 comments

Congrats are in order, K2 had one of the best statistical years for both the Bucs and himself.

It was a close call with Cadillac Williams and even Donald Penn, but K2 wins the award as the Most Valuable Player on the Bucs as decided by staff of BucEm.com.

Its been a long road traveled for K2, as you'll remember, we were bummed the Bucs had lost out on Albert Haynesworth and even on getting Jonathan Vilma. Then the news came down, the Bucs traded their No. 2 pick to get the Tight End, and even resigned him (which several Bucem members were not happy about).

It would seem the money was worth it, as Kellen Winslow Jr passed Bucs record holder Jimmy Giles for most yardage for a tight end in a Bucs season.

In Turn, Winslow not only has produced the best season as a tight end for the Bucs, but one of the best seasons for himself. He has one game left and is within striking distance of his best statistical year of his career.

In 2007, Winslow had 5 Touchdowns on 82 catches with 1,106 yards. So far with one game left, Winslow has 828 yards on 72 catches, also with 5 touchdowns. That 11.5 average is also 2nd best for his career. K2 would need 47 more yards to finish with his 2nd best yardage total ever. One Touchdown breaks his personal best.

When you consider he had to work with three different quarterbacks, two of which were rookies, that makes it even more impressive.

Congratulations Kellen Winslow jR for being picked the Buc'em.com 2009 Tampa Bay MVP. For winning, Mr. Winslow will receive....nothing. Next year will be different as the award will have a different name. Hint.

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Well deserved

Great season for K2 and hope many better ones ahead..Would not have argued if Cadillac or Penn won it as they all had a great year

by Buc-Drunk on Dec 31, 2009 9:10 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Staff pick, eh?

Should have done a user poll. Woulda been fun. I would have voted for Winslow though. Great year, especially with the QB roller coaster this year. He’s been a huge help to Freeman while he learns the ropes.

by aakks on Dec 31, 2009 10:55 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

If someone wants to do a quick fanpost and do a poll, I bet a lot of readers would follow suit and vote for their MVP

I was going to do that (or a least a poll) after Week 17 games were finished.

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by Buc Wild on Dec 31, 2009 10:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought there was a poll up not too long ago.

Either way, K2 would have got my vote.

by bucnut1 on Dec 31, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Stats do not Equal Value.

He put up good stats in some bad games. Cady carried the team to two of the three victories thus far which makes him more valuable.

"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"

by UNFNOLE on Dec 31, 2009 5:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

So did k2.

He got good stats in bad games, but he had key catches in the wins too.

K2 was the biggest player in the Green Bay game, not Caddy, while #24 was a bigger part of the Saints win than Winslow.

Bottom line, everyone felt K2 had a better year.
He broke a 34 year franchise record that hasnt been touched in about 30 years. Thats not just some stat

Glazers wont Cowher to pressure, Morris will be back in 2010

by Niko Houllis on Jan 1, 2010 9:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs