Former New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt received one fifth-place vote for Assistant Coach of the Year. The vote was placed by CBS Sports' Aditi Kinkhabwala.
There is a slight case to be had for Van Pelt winning the award. After all, he helped in the impressive development of rookie quarterback Drake Maye.
It was a strong NFL start for the 22-year-old signal-caller in a year where he didn't start the whole season and played behind a struggling offensive line. The team also lacked standout talent at the wide receiver position.