The problem with the NFL MVP is its quarterback bias doesn’t allow for serious consideration for other positions.
Quarterbacks have won nine of the last 10 MVPs, the sole non-QB being Adrian Peterson in 2012.
Last season voters sadly overlooked Henry’s importance to the Titans and overall dominance. He was voted Offensive Player of the Year, ahead of Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers and Josh Allen. Yet in the MVP voting, despite Henry rushing for 2,027 yards and 17 TDs, only the latter three received votes, Rodgers winning it all.
This year voters need to shed their QB bias and check out Indianapolis Colts running back, Jonathan Taylor.
Taylor has been a monster all year, especially in big games like last night against the Patriots.
With a little over two minutes remaining in the game, the Colts held a 20-17 lead and fans were on edge because the Patriots had mounted one of their typical fourth-quarter comebacks. All they had to do was stop Indianapolis and get the ball back.
Jonathan Taylor had other ideas though.
He started left and then juked two Patriots’ defenders with a nasty cut right and sprinted 67 yards to the house to seal the game for the Colts.
Lucas Oil Stadium erupted not only because of the excitement of the moment but also because of the magnitude of the win.
It was the Colts’ fifth win in six games and ended an eight-game losing streak against the hated Patriots. Even more importantly, the win solidified their playoff hopes.
The emotional win also elevated Jonathan Taylor as a legitimate MVP candidate.
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Originally posted 2021-12-21 13:00:00.
