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As the conversation continued, the topic of Defensive Player of the Year emerged, with Orlovski giving a nod to standout players like Patrick Surtain of the Broncos. Recognizing the shift in defensive prowess within the league, he underscored that team performance and playoff contention are significant factors for voters when considering defensive accolades.
Names like Miles Garrett and Kyle Hamilton were also floated as significant contenders based on their impact on their respective defenses, and Orlovski’s analysis invited a reexamination of what attributes dictate Defensive Player of the Year success.