Miami Dolphins' defensive end Jason Taylor was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year Friday, edging out Denver Broncos' cornerback Champ Bailey by six votes, 22 to 16.
Taylor was probably the lone bright spot for the otherwise disappointing Dolphins this season, tallying 60 tackles, 13.5 sacks, two interceptions, and forced an unbelievable nine fumbles. He also recovered two.
San Diego Chargers' linebacker Shawne Merriman, whom Taylor has had a war of words with after criticizing the 22-year old Merriman for taking performance enhancing drugs, was in third place with six votes. He was suspended for four games earlier in the year for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Chicago Bears' linebacker Brian Urlacher came in fourth with four votes.
Two Baltimore Ravens' players got consideration, as both linebacker Ray Lewis and defensive lineman Trevor Pryce received one vote apiece.
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