The NFL has named Carolina Panther’s linebacker Jon Beason the NFC’s defensive player of the month for October, Beason’s first career award.  With 37 tackles and two interceptions during the month of October, Beason was an easy choice.

Beason, who leads the team with 64 tackles, has been playing at a pro bowl level since comming into the league last season out of the University of Miami.  Orignally brought in to backup linebacker Dan Morgan, Beason started last season at WS linebacker, but eventually moved over to the middle when Morgan went down in week three.  Beason has shown amazing leadership in his first two seasons, even being recongized as a defensive team captain this season.  With Beason playing at such a high level, there should be no reason to doubt he will playing out in Hawaii come February.

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