Dion Dawkins Pushes for NFL Lineman Award

Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins is campaigning for the NFL to establish an 'Offensive Lineman of the Year' award, highlighting the lack of recognition for the critical role offensive linemen play in the game. Despite their importance in protecting quarterbacks and enabling successful offensive plays, offensive linemen are often overlooked in major NFL awards such as MVP or Offensive Player of the Year. Dawkins aims to ensure that the contributions of these 'protectors' are acknowledged before he retires. This initiative draws support from former players like Mark Schlereth, who emphasized the crucial impact of a strong offensive line. College football already honors linemen with awards such as the Outland Trophy and Rimington Trophy. Dawkins' push is gaining attention as he persistently lobbies the NFL to rectify this oversight.