Johnson Not Happy With R.O.Y. Voting

From Terry McCormick of The Nashville City Paper:

Titans running back Chris Johnson said Wednesday that if players voted for Offensive Rookie of the Year, he believes that he, not Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, would have won the award.

The award is voted upon by a panel of 50 media members from across the nation and is overseen by the Associated Press. Ryan received 44 votes, while Johnson, the runner-up, received just three votes. “Of course, it would have been different,” Johnson said. “I had the most votes of any rookie [for the Pro Bowl], more than Matt Ryan. I’m the only one that made it to the Pro Bowl out of all the rookies.” Pro Bowl balloting is done in thirds, with fan vote, player vote and coaches votes each counting one-third in the process. “He’s a good player, and he played quarterback and did a good job this year,” Johnson said of Ryan, who guided the Falcons to an 11-5 record and a playoff berth. “But the whole thing is bogus, because people are voting for it that are not on the same field as the people who are playing. “I’m disappointed. I did all I could to win it. I feel I did the best. I feel I did all I could do to win it; it just didn’t come my way.” Ryan threw for 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, posting 3,440 yards and an 87.7 passer rating. Johnson rushed for 1,228 yards and nine touchdowns for the Titans. At least one Titans teammate agrees that Johnson should have been the winner. “He’s the only rookie going to the Pro Bowl, so he’s got to be the Rookie of the Year,” tight end Bo Scaife said. “And we’ve got the best record in the NFL. Chris Johnson has got my vote. I’m sure if they left it up to the players, Chris Johnson would get most of the votes.”

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