| Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award | |
|---|---|
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| Awarded for | Awarded annually to the best offensive line. |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | National Football League |
| First awarded | 2009 |
| Currently held by | San Francisco 49ers |
| Website | www |
The Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award was a trophy awarded annually to the best offensive line of the National Football League.[1] The trophy, sponsored by Prilosec OTC, is named in honor of former NFL coach and commentator, John Madden.[2] Designed and sculpted by artist Tom Tsuchiya, the award's shape is meant to evoke a castle wall with the figures of the five offensive line players representing battlements.[3] The bronze trophy, finished with a silver nitrate patina, weighs 102 lbs (42.3 kg) and stands 161⁄2" (42 cm) tall.
Five offensive lines were selected as finalists by John Madden and a team of four from the NFL Network: Jamie Dukes, Marshall Faulk, Rich Eisen and Steve Mariucci before an online fan vote at NFL.com which would determine the winner.
- ^ Fine, Larry. "New 'Madden Award' to Honor Best Offensive Line." ABC News/ESPN Sports. November 12, 2009. [1]
- ^ Sandomir, Richard. "For Madden, at 73, The Game's Still On." The New York Times. December 16, 2009.[2]
- ^ Erardi, John. "Local Sculptor Crafts Tribute to Blockers." The Cincinnati Enquirer. December 16, 2009. [3]