On Peyton Manning as an MVP candidate

[polamalubeast]

He could get a vote, maybe more than one.

Peyton Manningas an MVP candidate in absentia was a semi-clever joke very early on in the Colts’ miserable season. It does little for me now, however.


Sure Manning’s value has been evident. In the coaching booth and now on the sideline, he’s chimed in to help Curtis Painter as much as possible. We know he covered up a ton of issues on both side of the ball and even on special teams.

Some players, like tight end Dallas Clark and receiver Austin Collie, are absolutely pedestrian without Manning doing the throwing for the Colts. Defensive misplays that used to be covered up when the offense could score much more and more quickly are completely exposed.

My case against Manning getting any real MVP consideration is two-fold:
While this would be a far better team with him, I’m not certain this team would have been one of the AFC’s best. Ten wins? Maybe. Nine? Also very possible.
More significantly, the award is about someone’s performance, not the failure of a team to perform without someone valuable. If Aaron Rodgers finishes the season with numbers anything close to what he’s on pace for, if the Packers roll to the top seed in the NFC, how could anyone in good conscious cast a vote for Manning over Rodgers?

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[BigNastyDefense]

I wouldn't be shocked if he won or got a good amount of votes.

[steeldevil]

He won't win it, but Peyton Manning is clearly a more important player for his team than anyone else in the league....

Is that not the definition of the MVP? I think he is clearly the MVP of the NFL....

[The Patriot]

I don't think a QB like Painter would lead many teams to victory. It's not like the Colts were firing on all cylinders last year. Before the 4 game winning streak, they were 6-6, and 7 of their 10 wins came against the Titans (x2), Jaguars, Raiders, Broncos, Chiefs, and Bengals.

He's undoubtedly the MVP of the Colts, but so are most QBs, just because of the importance of the position.

[ALLD]

If he doesn't play, he should not win. There are enough hypotheticals with officiating to avoid going down this path with Manning.

[beSteelmyheart]

If he doesn't play, he should not win. There are enough hypotheticals with officiating to avoid going down this path with Manning.

So true! I'd rather see it go to someone who worked his ass off all year & spent time on the field? Hello?

[st33lersguy]

Peyton deserves an honorary vote for MVP. He is the most valuable player in sports and last year's Colts would have won 2 or 3 games without Manning instead of the 10 wins and the AFC South championship they ended up winning