The Associated Press (AP) has made its 2024 awards ballot available to the public, following a move by Tom Brady, an AP voter and minority owner of the Raiders, to disclose his voting process. Last year, Brady posted his full AP awards ballot online, which showed his top-five choices for each award category.
This year, Brady has taken it a step further by releasing all 50 ballots from this year’s voters. The move comes as legal wagering on sports increases interest in the awards, and Brady believes that transparency is essential to maintaining credibility.
The AP has announced that they will now release all voting ballots after each year’s awards are distributed. This decision aims to increase transparency and accountability among AP voters, particularly those who have a significant influence on the outcome of the awards.
Brady’s move highlights the importance of transparency in sports journalism and the need for increased openness in award voting processes.
Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/heres-my-full-2024-ap-awards-ballot