It’s been over a decade since we final noticed the NFL give the MVP to a non-quarterback.
This season, nevertheless, could be the top to that run.
Saquon Barkley has been arguably essentially the most impactful offensive participant in the whole league this season.
No less than, 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 robust efficiency in opposition to two fellow MVP candidates, Lamar Jackson, and Derrick Henry – who’re at the moment trailing him within the dashing race – might improve his possibilities of being named the league’s Most Invaluable Participant this season.
Sadly, the MVP has been a QB-exclusive award most of the time.
All of us agree that the quarterback could be a very powerful place within the sport, however that is nonetheless a crew 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 almost definitely need to accept the Offensive Participant of the Yr distinction.
Barkley will concentrate on the larger image and attempt to lead his crew to a win in opposition to one other Tremendous Bowl contender.
Even so, it will be good to see MVP voters additionally give credit score to different gamers for a change.
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