Joe Thuney Makes History As First NFL Protector Of The Year – And Why It’s A Huge Deal

For the longest time, offensive linemen were the Rodney Dangerfield of the NFL. They never got any respect. That is largely because there was no stat that could adequately demonstrate how valuable they are to a franchise’s success. That is finally changing. For the first time this year, the league has instituted the new Protector Of The Year award, recognizing the league’s best blocker. In what was a tight race, Chicago Bears left guard Joe Thuney took home the award, becoming the first of what...