It feels weird to award Peyton Manning his third MVP when this was his worst season in a decade. But he threw for 17 TDs and two picks during the team's nine game winning streak, which started with victories over New England, Pittsburgh, Houston, and San Diego. Manning's play late to save wins against Minnesota, Houston, New England, and Pittsburgh makes the award feel well deserved. There just weren't many complete candidates.
The Giants offensive line would have been my first choice, with Manning second, and Matt Ryan third. Adrian Peterson had a chance until his fumbling problems late in the year, but it's tough to give the league MVP award to someone who often isn't on the field in crunch time because he's a liability on passing downs.
The Browns really seem to like Eric Mangini. If that gets in the way of hiring Scott Pioli, I believe they are making a big mistake.
God bless the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel for stat breakdowns from this. A couple thoughts here: Green Bay was devastated by the Cullen Jenkins injury because he was playing at an All Pro level. Donald Driver still has some of the best hands in football. And the Packers need to get younger at tackle.
Tony Gonzalez could be on the trade market again if the Chiefs change coaches. If I was Scott Pioli, the Kansas City job, with all its security, would be very intriguing.
Like anyone with thin skin, Brian Urlacher knows sarcasm is the best tool to quiet your critics. This was the season the league saw Urlacher go from a game-changing force to just a good linebacker, but I think the transition has evolved slowly this way for a while. Like Ray Lewis, Urlacher is only going to be as good as the tackles in front of him.
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