Defensive Player of the Year shouldn’t even be in question, according to Stephon Gilmore.
The New England Patriots cornerback is having the best season of his career, which is incredible considering his dominance last season. Gilmore was named a Pro Bowler, First-Team All-Pro and won a Super Bowl in 2018. In 2019, he’s earned another Pro Bowl nod and hasn’t allowed a touchdown, while leading the Patriots with six interceptions. New England has a league-high 25 interceptions and Gilmore’s presence in the secondary has a lot to do with it.
During an interview with 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Zolak & Bertrand”, he was very blunt when it came to the DPOY.
“I mean, my play speaks for itself,” Gilmore said. “If you really watch the tape each and every game, there’s no question.”
His confidence is at an all-time high and he’s inserting his name alongside the greatest cornerbacks to ever play. Tom Brady, who has spent two decades in the league, backed up the notion that Gilmore is playing at a historically great level.
Gilmore is currently the odds-on favorite to win this prestigious award, and the only players seeming to interfere are Aaron Donald and T.J. Watt.
