It’s been over a decade since we final noticed the NFL give the MVP to a non-quarterback.
This season, nonetheless, is perhaps the top to that run.
Saquon Barkley has been arguably essentially the most impactful offensive participant in the whole league this season.
At the least, that’s how Charles Woodson feels.
Speaking on FOX Sports activities NFL, the legendary defensive again tipped his hat to the Philadelphia Eagles star.
He praised him for his efficiency in his final sport in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams, wherein he ran for 255 yards and two touchdowns.
He believes that delivering a powerful efficiency in opposition to two fellow MVP candidates, Lamar Jackson, and Derrick Henry – who’re presently trailing him within the dashing race – may improve his possibilities of being named the league’s Most Precious Participant this season.
Sadly, the MVP has been a QB-exclusive award most of the time.
All of us agree that the quarterback is perhaps an important place within the sport, however that is nonetheless a workforce sport, and a few gamers in different positions have been as impactful – if no more – than some quarterbacks.
If he doesn’t win the award, he’ll most probably must accept the Offensive Participant of the 12 months distinction.
Barkley will give attention to the larger image and attempt to lead his workforce to a win in opposition to one other Tremendous Bowl contender.
Even so, it might be good to see MVP voters additionally give credit score to different gamers for a change.
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