2017 NFL Awards Predictions: Offensive Player of the Year

With the 2017 season just around the corner, theScore's team of football editors casts their votes for each of the league's major awards.

NFL Awards Predictions

• Rookies of the Year
• Defensive Player of the Year
• Offensive Player of the Year
• Coach of the Year
• Most Valuable Player

Offensive Player of the Year

Le'Veon Bell, RB, Steelers

Bell will finally put together an all-time great season, playing in all 16 games and either breaking the scrimmage yards record or hitting 2,000 rushing yards. Open up your checkbook, Pittsburgh. - Jack Browne

Bell is seeking top-tier quarterback money on the open market and could rush for 2,000 yards in a show-me year. Hell-bent on getting paid, Bell's game may reach another echelon in 2017. - Arun Srinivasan

Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers

Nobody in the NFL does more with less around him than Rodgers. The two-time MVP will work his magic once again en route to another magical season. - Alex Chippin

David Johnson, RB, Cardinals

Johnson was named to the Pro Bowl and became a first team All-Pro in 2016, and should add to his trophy case in 2017. He could lead his team in both rushing and receiving while accumulating more than 400 total touches. - Esten McLaren

Odell Beckham Jr., WR, Giants

Beckham will become the first receiver to win the individual honor since Jerry Rice in 1993. The presence of Brandon Marshall will afford OBJ more space in the open field and he'll take full advantage, recording a fourth consecutive season of 1,300-plus yards and 10-plus touchdowns. - Michael McClymont

Drew Brees, QB, Saints

The Saints have gone 7-9 for three straight seasons while Brees has been collecting league-high passing yardage, and the New Orleans captain is sick of the same results. Without much improvement on defense, Brees will take it upon himself to push the offense to a new level. - Mitch Sanderson

Derek Carr, QB, Raiders

Carr has proven he has the ability to torch any defense in the NFL, and the Raiders have continued to provide him with a deep arsenal in 2017. - Dylan Perego