PALM BEACH, Fl. -- The Professional Football Writers Association announced the finalists for its five awards, considered among the most prestigious in the sport.

Commissioner Roger Goodell is one of the five nominees for the Horrigan Award, given to the NFL person who is most helpful to the media. The forthright Goodell, who is far more accessible than predecessor Paul Tagliabue, is joined by Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney and Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian.

Recently retired Brett Favre is nominated for the Good Guy Award along with Jaguars running back Fred Taylor, Colts safety Bob Sanders, Vikings safety Darren Sharper and Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor. Taylor is a graduate of Woodland Hills High School.

The Halas Award, given for overcoming adversity, has an entire team nominated: the Washington Redskins. Safety Sean Taylor died late last season after suffering gunshot wounds during a burglary at his house, then the Redskins went on to make the playoffs.

Also in the running for the award are Bills tight end Kevin Everett, who has made a remarkable recovery after briefly becoming paralyzed making a tackle during Buffalo's season opener; Cowboys linebacker Greg Ellis, the AP's Comeback Player of the Year; and two Giants, receiver Plaxico Burress and quarterback Eli Manning.

Finalists for the McCann Award for dedication to reporting are Vic Carucci, Vinny DiTrani, Peter Finney, Len Pasquarelli and the late Alan Greenberg.

In contention for the Rozelle Award given to the public relations staff that most helps the media are the Cardinals, Giants, Eagles, Seahawks and Chargers.