ESPN.com conducted a poll of the NFL head coaches to see which players are the dirtiest, the smartest offensive players (non-QB), smartest defensive players, and the best owner. Here are the tallies:
1. Rodney Harrison (shocker)
2. Roy Williams (Mr. Horse collar himself)
T3. Antonio Pierce, Hines Ward, Kevin Mawae, Olin Kreutz
Smartest offensive player (non-QB):
1. Hines Ward
T2. Kevin Mawae, Jeff Saturday, Randy Moss
T5. Jon Runyan, Torry Holt
1. Zach Thomas
2. Ray Lewis
T3. Ed Reed, John Lynch
T5. Corey Chavous, Michael Strahan, Warren Sapp
1. Dan Rooney (Steelers)
2. Pat Bowlen (Broncos)
3. Jerry Jones (Cowboys)
*8 other owners received votes but they are not listed.
A little side note: Patriots safety Rodney Harrison, widely regarded as the dirtiest player in the league, received 11 out of 17 votes, confirming his notorious reputation. He’s had 14 personal fouls called against him since 2001. His teammate, Richard Seymour, has had 13 in the same time span.
Those classy Pats.
