Let’s wrap up the San Francisco 49ers' season that saw the team make it to the NFC Championship Game by giving some awards:

MVP: Linebacker NaVorro Bowman. He was dominant all season long. The inside linebacker took over nearly every game he played in. He was the engine of a strong defense. Obviously, the season ended sadly for Bowman. He suffered a major knee injury in the fourth quarter of the NFC title game. Of course, Bowman was hurt by making an outstanding play.

Offensive player of the year: Receiver Anquan Boldin. Acquired in a trade with Baltimore last March, Boldin has the key to the offense. He saved the offense when Michael Crabtree was out for the first 11 games of the season. Boldin continued to dominate when Crabtreecame back. He came up with one important catch after another and had one of his best NFL seasons at the age of 33.

Defensive player of the year: Linebacker Ahmad Brooks. Bowman was the team’s best player, but Brooks wasn't far behind. He was a force both as a pass-rusher and as a run-stopper. A superb edge defender.

Rookie of the year: Safety Eric Reid. The first-round pick made the Pro Bowl after a season in which he showed he belonged from the first game. What sticks out about Reid was he looked like a five-year pro. The 49ers deserve credit for moving up from No. 31 to No. 18 to nab Reid.

Assistant coach of the year: Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. What a supreme coach. His unit is top