Monday, 28 Apr 2025

Bills star Dion Dawkins says there should be a 'Protector of the Year' award for offensive linemen

Buffalo Bills star left tackle Dion Dawkins says he is going to campaign for offensive linemen to have an award given to them at the end of each season.


Bills star Dion Dawkins says there should be a 'Protector of the Year' award for offensive linemen
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While the offensive linemen are named to the Pro Bowl and the All-Pro teams, there currently is not an offensive lineman of the year award or anything of that ilk.

"Because there's so many greats. So many greats. We have great quarterbacks, we have great running backs, we have rushing titles, we have quarterback passing titles. All of those titles are reflections of the O-lineman, which are the protectors."

The Outland Trophy is given to the best interior lineman both on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. Banks also won that award this season. 

The only award offensive linemen have a realistic chance of winning is Walter Payton Man of the Year, an award given for acts of service to the community, which is an off-the-field award. 

The Bills and Chiefs are set to play at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday. 

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