Player: Adam Bighill - a one-man wrecking crew. Always around the ball or ball carrier. 117 tackles, team leader and the heart-and-soul of the defense.
Runner-Up: Jon Jennings - over 2,000 passing yards in less than half a season of work. Poised beyond his years. Almost single-handedly revived a moribund offense.
Honourable Mention: Manny Arceneaux. Unbelievably, a few fans on this board and a couple of media types suggested we cut ties with him earlier this year to send a message about perceived indifference. Obviously, that would have been one of the big blunders in team history. Despite a slow start, Arceneaux 4th in CFL receiving yards (1,151), and often puts the team (and opposing defenders for that matter) on his back.
Defensive: Adam Bighill - see above
Runner Up: Mic'hael Brooks - Started with an insane amount of tackles, and has now added relentless pressure to his repertoire. With Minter, has become a load in the middle giving opposition O-lines fits.
Canadian: Andrew Harris - has been rather hit and miss this year. It seems he either rushes for 100 yards or like, 4. Not necessarily all his doing mind you, often facing run blitzes. The holes often just haven't been there. Still, he leads the CFL in rushing yards, 50 ahead of Messam.
Runner Up: David Menard. An obscure choice, but well-earned. Watch his pass rushing skills. Great hands and relentless motor. 6 sacks for the 2nd year Quebecer. This is a guy Wally should be trying to extend.
Offensive Lineman: Tommie Draheim - simple. When he's in the line-up, we win. When he's not, we don't. Leaner frame for a left tackle, but great feet and athleticism. Not hard to understand why he played in the NFL.
Runner-Up: Jovon Olafioye. Off year for Jovan to be sure. But he's still an effective right tackle. While he's been beaten this year, not one's blowing past him.
Special Teams: Chris Rainey - most exciting player on the team. A threat to score every time he touches the ball. 1,354 return yards in less than half a season with the club.
Runner-Up: Bo Lokombo - having a breakout year and becoming more prominent at linebacker, but it's on special teams where he's really leaving his mark with 23 ST tackles. Tied for league lead.
Honourable Mention: Richie Leone. Understandably fans less than enamored with his erratic field goal kicking, but his punting has been sublime, often pinning teams deep and getting us out of field position holes with towering punts. League leading 49.5 yard average.
Rookie: Jon Jennings - see above
Runner- Up: Tommie Draheim - see above
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He certainly has been the best among the first time QB starters this season in the CFL
