The awards races at midseason, with Bill Barnwell

The best time to hand out midseason awards is one week beyond the halfway point of the season. Everybody knows this. Bill Barnwell of ESPN joins Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen to do just that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss Lamar's possible third MVP, the potential of Mike Tomlin winning his first—yes, first—Coach of the Year Award, and a whole lot more.

Rundown

• Dolphins-Rams recap
• Bears fire Shane Waldron
• Offensive Player of the Year
• Defensive Player of the Year
• Offensive Rookie of the Year
• Defensive Rookie of the Year
• Executive of the Year
• Assistant Coach of the Year
• Coach of the Year
• MVP
• Pleasant-est Surprise
• Biggest Dissapointment
• Strongest Narrative Changer

Host: Robert Mays

Co-Host: Derrik Klassen

With: Bill Barnwell

Executive Producer: Michael Beller

Producer: Michael Beller

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