[Defensewins]

Thanks for answering my question...the rule obviously has gone through some bad changes over the years.
The reason I say this is.... in the not so distant past, (ahem, I am old) only the players and coaches voted. It used to have so much more value and meaning to the players and myself because it was the actual players you measure yourself against each Sunday on the field that voted you in. You might remember the players always saying "I was voted in by my peers". Involving the fans and press cheapens the reward. Your average fan or reporter does not really know what is like to play in the NFL. Most fans will most often vote for players on their team, then the most recognizable name and not who is playing the best. Particularly if that deserving player plays for a low visibility team like Bengals or Browns.