The San Francisco 49ers announced team awards on Thursday, which were likely voted on last week, or Monday before the team departed for the offseason. There was one notable surprise among the votes. NaVorro Bowman won the Ed Block Courage Award, which is voted on by each team. However, he was beaten out for the Len Eshmont Award by Anquan Boldin.
The Len Eshmont Award is voted on by the players, and "is given to the 49er who best exemplifies the inspirational and courageous play of Len Eshmont." My question is not about Boldin, who remains a tough as nails player.