AP lauds Pats’ Brady

Just like all those wins, the NFL awards keep rolling in for Tom Brady.

The league’s Most Valuable Player added the Associated Press 2007 Offensive Player of the Year honors to his collection Tuesday, easily outdistancing his main weapon on the unbeaten New England Patriots, Randy Moss.

Of the four players who received votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the NFL, three were Patriots.

“We set out a bunch of goals early in the season,” Brady said, “and I think I said the best part about playing quarterback here is I just have to do my job, show up every day and work hard just like everybody else. It’s been a fun season. There’s no doubt about it.”

Brady collected 35 1/2 votes to 12 1/2 for Moss. Patriots receiver Wes Welker had one as did Green Bay QB Brett Favre.

Taylor makes 1st Pro Bowl

Jacksonville running back Fred Taylor lost his title as the best player to never make the Pro Bowl.

He was added to the AFC roster, replacing Pittsburgh’s Willie Parker. Parker broke a bone in his right leg last month, allowing Taylor to get his first Pro Bowl invitation.

Around the league

Jim Dooley, who succeeded George Halas as head coach of the Chicago Bears, died in Chicago. Dooley, 77, had Lou Gehrig’s disease for the past 10 years. … Former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan became the third candidate to interview for the Miami Dolphins’ head coaching job. … Cleveland Browns rookie left tackle Joe Thomas was added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing injured Jason Peters of the Buffalo Bills. … Cardinals offensive coordinator Todd Haley declined an invitation to interview for the head coaching job of the Dolphins, and instead signed a contract extension with Arizona through 2010. … Buffalo Bills offensive line coach Jim McNally retired, ending a 28-year NFL career. … Philadelphia Eagles secondary coach John Harbaugh interviewed for the Ravens head coaching job.