Scooter
Funky
I want to start a discussion on this. It seems the Wisconsin boys are in the lead for the MVP vote, one on offense and one on defense. Offense appears to be running away with the vote. The argument is that as the quarterback, Aaron Rodgers is more "valuable" ... literally defining the award. He is the driving force of the team while Watt is a phenom, but merely a contributor.
Doesn't that end this and all future conversations? The quarterback is the cog for every team. The league is built that way. Valuable to the team is ended with 1 position.
HOWEVER!!! I think Deadspin touched on something that I think should be explored in their piece describing each drive that Watt deterred. Aaron Rodgers to this point is the next in line of quarterbacks having a standout season. He's scored 33 touchdowns already - 32 passing and 1 rushing - for a total of 198 points. Watt only has 5 touchdowns for 30 points. Deadspin knocked out 5 drives in the first half that Watt directly took points off the board versus the Titans - is that not potentially 30 points that Watt directly influenced? In that way Rodgers gets 6 for a touchdown, Watt gets 6 for the third down stop.
What do the numbers look like when the offensive player's touchdowns are compared to Watt's singular marks taking points off the board? Who has the highest total? Rodgers gets credit for an amazing catch and run by Jordy Nelson, does Watt get credit for the touchdown when his pressure results in an INT or punt or return touchdown? How many points has each player REALLY accounted for?
Doesn't that end this and all future conversations? The quarterback is the cog for every team. The league is built that way. Valuable to the team is ended with 1 position.
HOWEVER!!! I think Deadspin touched on something that I think should be explored in their piece describing each drive that Watt deterred. Aaron Rodgers to this point is the next in line of quarterbacks having a standout season. He's scored 33 touchdowns already - 32 passing and 1 rushing - for a total of 198 points. Watt only has 5 touchdowns for 30 points. Deadspin knocked out 5 drives in the first half that Watt directly took points off the board versus the Titans - is that not potentially 30 points that Watt directly influenced? In that way Rodgers gets 6 for a touchdown, Watt gets 6 for the third down stop.
What do the numbers look like when the offensive player's touchdowns are compared to Watt's singular marks taking points off the board? Who has the highest total? Rodgers gets credit for an amazing catch and run by Jordy Nelson, does Watt get credit for the touchdown when his pressure results in an INT or punt or return touchdown? How many points has each player REALLY accounted for?