Elliss has better numbers than both the Edges listed and every justification they gave for Turner applies to Elliss including playing on a defense that is Top 15 in scoring and total defense.
Player A: 7 games, 29 Tackles, 14 solo, 9.5 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, 2 forced fumbles
Player B: 6 games, 20 tackles, 10 solo, 9 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles
Player C: 6 games, 29 Tackles, 17 solo, 13 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, 1 pass defended, 1 forced fumble
Even in a mid-season award, pre-season hype still matters more than production.