# Ronde Barber: Barber picked Tom Brady MVP, Jonathan Taylor OPOY, Aaron Donald DPOY, George Pickens OROY, Travon Walker DROY, Derrick Henry Comeback Player and Kyle Shanahan Coach of the Year.

**Claimed:** Sep 6, 2022
**Pundit:** Ronde Barber — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ronde-barber
**Outlet:** The 33rd Team — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/the-33rd-team
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.the33rdteam.com/analysis/2022-nfl-awards-predictions-mvp-rookies-of-the-year-and-more/

7 checkable claims — 6 award picks and 1 coach award pick — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.

It names 13 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

All 7 have settled, averaging 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess at the same calls.

## The claims

- **George Pickens to win Offensive Rookie of the Year**
  - Kind: Award Picks · About: George Pickens, Pittsburgh Steelers
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
- **Travon Walker to win Defensive Rookie of the Year**
  - Kind: Award Picks · About: Travon Walker, Jacksonville Jaguars
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
- **Derrick Henry to win Comeback Player of the Year**
  - Kind: Award Picks · About: Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
- **Jonathan Taylor to win Offensive Player of the Year**
  - Kind: Award Picks · About: Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
- **Kyle Shanahan to win Coach of the Year**
  - Kind: Coach Award Picks · About: San Francisco 49ers
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
- **Tom Brady to win Most Valuable Player**
  - Kind: Award Picks · About: Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
- **Aaron Donald to win Defensive Player of the Year**
  - Kind: Award Picks · About: Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess

## Who this take is about

- George Pickens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/george-pickens
- Pittsburgh Steelers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/steelers
- Travon Walker — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/travon-walker
- Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jaguars
- Derrick Henry — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/derrick-henry
- Tennessee Titans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/titans
- Jonathan Taylor — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jonathan-taylor
- Indianapolis Colts — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/colts
- San Francisco 49ers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/49ers
- Tom Brady — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tom-brady
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers
- Aaron Donald — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/aaron-donald
- Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams

## What others said about the same people

- Parker Hurley on Khalid Kareem: Hurley predicts the 49ers will release Khalil Kareem when Nate Hobbs is activated and cut Brandin Cooks when C.J. West returns, while arguing Sebastian Valdez won't be the one let go and no cornerback will be cut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a729417-69ee-493a-9bec-d905fd1a7082 (scored 0)
- John Middlekauff on Anthony Richardson: Middlekoff's bold predictions, as relayed on the show, have the Patriots and Colts making the playoffs; they also argue the Colts whiffed on Anthony Richardson, comparing them to Trey Lance. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/eaacd99d-867e-4bab-9c40-015de85caa35 (scored 100)
- Shaun Calderon on Jeffery Simmons: Calderon argues the 0-5 Titans won't turn their season around, that Cam Ward won't be benched soon, and that Jeffery Simmons stays in Tennessee while Tony Pollard and Calvin Ridley are likely trade candidates with modest returns. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fcfebcd7-04de-406f-aa74-4c404a9f8b0e (scored 0)
- Bryan DeArdo on Joey Porter Jr.: The piece predicts Joey Porter Jr. most likely stays with the Steelers through 2026, while listing possible trade destinations if they were moved. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a6edcb85-bcff-47cb-ba7d-e09dc7549fe1 (scored 0)
- Brandon Carney on Mike Evans: Carney predicts Geno Smith signs with the Vikings and starts for them, that at least four of the fringe veteran quarterbacks (Tua, Kyler, Cousins, Fields, Geno) will be starters next season, and that Mike Evans stays with Tampa Bay. They also rank their top fantasy wide receivers and comments on running back landing spots and trade values. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c228a7e7-4915-4bc7-bacc-8c9b3298c2c1 (scored 0)
- Dalton Feely on Chris Godwin Jr.: Feenie predicted Chris Godwin stays in Tampa Bay, Josh Sweat reunites with Jonathan Gannon in Arizona, Ronnie Stanley signs with New England, Jevon Holland lands in Indianapolis, Khalil Mack joins Washington, Asante Samuel Jr. goes to San Francisco, Najee Harris to the Raiders and Bobby Wagner to Dallas. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5456472e-edf1-49c5-9f6b-bd59183fcea7 (scored 100)

## More award picks

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Nick Wright on Sam Darnold: Wright picks Seattle to beat New England in the Super Bowl by a 27-17 final score, describing a semi-comfortable win, and names Sam Darnold as their Super Bowl MVP pick. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/8ff42b18-5a45-40e1-b3b6-17612cfca395 (scored 0)
- Eric Mangini on Drake Maye: Mangini picked the Patriots 23-20 with Drake May as Super Bowl MVP, and earlier named Kayshon Boutte ("Kaeshawn Booty") as their dark horse MVP. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/332dce8c-f71c-4f26-a976-8f4615a9f9bd (scored 0)
- Chris Broussard on Drake Maye: Broussard picked New England to beat Seattle 24-21, with Drake May winning Super Bowl MVP, and named Cooper Kupp as their dark horse MVP. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1247ee30-3338-4940-8fc9-977cc215ff59 (scored 0)
- Willie Colon on Sam Darnold: Colon picked the Seahawks to win 24-14 with Sam Darnold as Super Bowl MVP. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b6655a6f-9a44-46d4-8c76-0d96b7334211 (scored 0)
- Nick Wright on Rashid Shaheed: Nick picked Seattle to win the Super Bowl 27-17, citing Seattle's defense, coaching against young quarterbacks and schedule strength, and named Rasheed Shaheed as their dark horse Super Bowl MVP. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1fe4abc6-28e3-412b-ab6e-d2f65f25682f (scored 0)
- Danny Parkins on Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Parkins picked Seattle to win 27-16 with Jaxon Smith-Njigba as Super Bowl MVP. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3667c28e-88b0-4d8e-bebd-6ef088550e4f (scored 0)

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