Dolphins LB Jerome Baker wins award for media relations

Miami Dolphins LB Jerome Baker was presented with the PFWA’s “Good Guy Award” for his media relations.

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker has had an exciting year. After a promising rookie season, Baker was pegged by the Dolphins new coaching staff as a potential breakout candidate. The staff talked about Baker’s football intelligence, his versatility and his character as standout qualities that combined to have the recipe for a highly successful season.

Baker has not disappointed. The Dolphins’ leading tackler through 15 games (116 tackles), the second-year linebacker has transformed into a leader on the gridiron in Miami. Leadership comes with many responsibilities, some that extend beyond the field of play. And we now know Baker has lived up to his potential off the field as well — he’s just been awarded the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) “Good Guy Award” from the South Florida chapter of the organization.

As ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe states, the award is given to the player who provides availability and cooperation with the media with the utmost professionalism. And despite the trying times in South Florida this season, this award seems to indicate that Baker hasn’t wavered with his responsibilities to speak with the media and provide insight on the day to day operations inside the Miami Dolphins locker room.

That, combined with his high level of play, seems to indicate that the Dolphins have an official steal on their hands — remember, they drafted Baker with the 73rd overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Given the leadership he’s shown and the versatility he brings to the table, it’s fair to say Baker is worth much more than that to the Dolphins now. The jump Baker experienced from his rookie season to his second season was a significant improvement across the board. If Baker can replicate that jump once more from year two to year three?

Look out. Especially as the Dolphins look to over haul the rest of this roster and provide a more complimentary set of teammates. Baker may be a real good one for a real long time.

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