5. Jameis Winston, QB, Bucs Mariota has been the more impressive of the two by a slight margin, but in terms of impacting his team’s win/loss record, Winston has the edge. Fun fact: Only four people have won the MVP since 2007 and only six people have won it since 2003. Ability to slide inside in nickel leaves Denver with no exploitable weakness on passing downs. The Bucs’ system asks a lot of its guards, both run and pass. 1, you won’t get a loud rebuttal here. Delvin Breaux, CB, Saints And remember, he missed the first month of the season. • A QUARTERBACK AND HIS GAME PLAN: For a two-part series, Peter King spent a week shadowing Carson Palmer to see how an NFL QB devours an enormous game plan, and how that game plan works on gameday. 2. Aaron Rodgers is the most recent recipient. 2. Do I think the Falcons are going to win 12 games next year? Hilton, Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener, not to mention Donte Moncrief and Duron Carter? 2. 7. Ndamukong Suh — Like everyone in the AFC East NOT named the Patriots, the Dolphins are getting some offseason hype. Despite all this, he cracked the 1,000-yard rushing mark in Week 14. 5. Watt is also one of the top MVP candidates after registering 20.5 sacks and 78 tackles this past season. Donald’s quickness—off the snap, on second effort and in redirect moves—is as startling as anyone’s. It's really hard to win an MVP when you're on the same team as Peyton Manning, but if the Broncos win a bunch of games on the strength of defense and a run game while saving Manning's arm and body for a late season/playoffs run, maybe it's Miller who's recognized. He should be a great fit in Kyle Shanahan's offense, with an ability to drive the ball deep to Julio Jones with regularity. Newton was named the league's Most Valuable Player at NFL Honors on Saturday night, winning 48 of the 50 possible votes from The Associated Press. Eric Kendricks, LB, Vikings 5y Bill Barnwell. Hinch reflected on the Astros' sign-stealing scandal as he returned to Houston for the first time since being fired in January 2020. His defense looks much better in Year Two than it did in Year One, and Year One wasn’t a bad showing. Everything's got to click, but it's not out of the question for Eli to light it up next year. Tracy Porter, CB, Bears Not sure if you heard but the Chiefs wide receivers aren't great at catching touchdown passes. The Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award, or Super Bowl MVP, is presented annually to the most valuable player of the Super Bowl, the National Football League's (NFL) championship game. David J. Phillip/Associated Press. Newton takes home the top individual prize after leading the Panthers to a 15-1 record. Rodgers was previously a Celebrity Jeopardy!champion back in 2015. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Carson Palmer, QB, Cardinals Kuechly has the sharpest play recognition you’ll see, pre-and post-snap. 3. He managed to take a step in Todd Haley's offense, combining an impressive mental approach to the game with his already ridiculous physical skills. Those three plus T.Y. 4. Porter has been the most stable piece of an otherwise reshuffling unit. 1. He also plays with A-plus intensity. July 29, 2017 krist New York Times. His ability to beat corners when split out wide has given dimension to a vertically oriented passing attack that’s bereft of quality wide receivers. One key aspect: no previous MVPs on the list and no one who was listed on the voting from last year. Surely it has to transfer to the regular season for one team? His ability to keep the ball makes run defenders hesitant. Kawann Short, DT, Panthers Featured Columnist January 7, 2015 Comments. He has been so good no one even talks about him tearing his ACL late last year. But MVP is most valuable and the most valuable player on a team is almost always the quarterback, for good or for bad, so it is what it is. If — and it's a big if — because Beckham can put up the season he put up last year but over the course of 16 games, he could approach those numbers. 8. Ben Roethlisberger — The Steelers quarterback was rewarded with a massive contract this off-season, despite not being rewarded in the MVP race a year ago. © 2004-2021 CBS Interactive. Amari Cooper, WR, Raiders 7. And, aside from a poor Week 14 showing at Philly, a borderline impermeable pass protector. The NFL’s most improved quarterback over the last five years is having maybe his best season yet. He’s had a fantastic year. Earl Thomas — Over the past three years the Seahawks have two division titles, two trips to the Super Bowl, one championship and 36 regular season wins. Patrick Peterson, CB, Cardinals Andrew Luck — Quick confession: I created this list without Luck before realizing he met the criteria … Backups stepping in and performing well is a sign of good day-to-day coaching. He’s as explosive as ever. He just needs everything to click next year for something similar. This crossword clue was last seen on New York Times Crossword July 29 2017 Answers. 3. The 2015 Pro Bowl was the National Football League's all-star game for the 2014 season.It began at 6 pm local time on January 25 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and it was the first Pro Bowl to be held outside Hawaii since 2010.The game was televised nationally by ESPN.. Three-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers is the fifth guest host for Jeopardy!following the death of longtime host Alex Trebek. One of the awards that will be presented on Saturday: Most Valuable Player for the 2015 season. Odell Beckham, WR, Giants No. Peyton Manning won the award a record five times. Matt Ryan — People don't want to like the Falcons quarterback. As his game evolves, Superman is validating himself as a talent like no other. Really, really unlikely we see a defensive player win the MVP next year. 1. • ROETHLISBERGER IS THE NFL’S MOST GIFTED QUARTERBACK: So why isn’t anyone talking about him? Eli crossed 4,000 passing yards for the third time in his career (4,410). 8. What really sets Newton apart is his contribution to Carolina’s ground game. It's entirely possible — likely? Peyton Manning's stunning return from four neck surgeries netted him The Associated Press 2012 NFL Comeback Player of the Year award, though not the season's MVP … Over the past three years he's averaged 4,643 yards, 29 touchdowns, 15 interceptions while completing 67.4 percent of his passes for 7.4 yards per attempt. 1. 3. The Green Bay star was given the … 4. 1. 8. As good as he’s ever been save for maybe the second half of 2012 when he wasn’t human. Barnwell: 2015 NFL regular-season awards. • SHOULD WE BELIEVE IN CAM NEWTON? 1. He supplanted veteran Chad Greenway in Minnesota’s nickel package, where his speed has contributed positively to Mike Zimmer’s foundational double-A-gap pressures. If the Steelers defense is even average, Pittsburgh could easily eclipse double-digit wins. 3. Richie Incognito, LG, Bills Those dudes are favorites to win. NFL NFL MVP 2015: Predicting Odds for Award's Top Candidates Andrew Gould @ AndrewGould4. Brown has the advantage (but for the purposes of statistics, disadvantage) of playing in a better system with more talent around him. Let’s not overthink this. It sets up really nicely for the fourth-year quarterback, with the Colts investing heavily into the offense this offseason by signing Frank Gore and Andre Johnson, then promptly drafting Phillip Dorsett, because if you can't beat anyone with defense just overwhelm them with skill-position weapons. (I'm also consciously taking Drew Brees off. 5. 2015: NFL: QB: Cam Newton: Carolina Panthers: 2014: NFL: QB: Aaron Rodgers : Green Bay … The Colts should win 10-plus games again in their terrible division and it'll be Luck leading the charge. I sure could. Miller is coming off a sneaky good season where he recorded 14 sacks, 66 tackles and one forced fumble, while establishing himself as a dominant force against the run. Ohio State Buckeyes. 1. Do we take into account the severity of the injury? Palmer still has the arm strength to attack the deep-intermediate levels, and his understanding of how routes relate to coverages is off the charts. • WATCHING FILM WITH… AARON DONALD: The Rams star on how he dominates in the trenches. Cam Newton runs away with 2015 NFL MVP award. It’s a little tough putting a corner from a zone-centric scheme so high (zone is less demanding than man-to-man), but Norman has been flawless week in and week out. We are so far away from naming the 2015 NFL MVP it's not even funny. Tyrann Mathieu, DB, Cardinals A few unlucky slips (literally, he slipped and fell to give up two long touchdowns against the Colts) have put false negatives on his stat sheet. 5. Aaron Donald, DT, Rams He's moving to a role as a 3-4 outside linebacker in Wade Philips' defense for the Broncos and, unlike DeMarcus Ware or Mario Williams before him, he fits the role perfectly. He is one of four African-American quarterback to win NFL MVP and was the first to solely receive it. 2015 NFL Bold Predictions: Experts Predict League MVP, Super Bowl Champ And More July 31, 2015 at 12:11 pm Filed Under: Bold Predictions , NFL , NFL Bold Predictions But it's the off-season and listing 10 quarterbacks feels silly. The 2015 NFL season is upon us, and Bovada LV has released the odds for the winners of the 2015-16 NFL MVP award. Without Peterson’s press-man prowess, the Cardinals would not be as diverse and aggressive with their foundational pressure concepts. The only weapon in New England whom defenses must specifically game plan against. This is the toughest award to figure because it’s so open to interpretation. These are most evident when he blitzes off the edge. Mike Zimmer, Vikings Sean Lee, LB, Cowboys He has only won the award three times (which is still second all time behind Don Shula, who had four) because voters tend to give it to the coach of the team that most surpassed expectations. Winner: Cam Newton, Panthers. Dare to dream. Rivera’s coordinators, Mike Shula on offense and Sean McDermott on defense, have been two of the absolute best schemers in football this season. No QB better fits his team’s system. 1) would be a game changer. 2. The AP has presented an award recognizing the NFL's top player since 1957. Very similar to Beckham in terms of style and impact. Jeremy Maclin's addition should make things easier and Travis Kelce blossoming into a top tight end would open things up for Charles, who's only 28 and still on the good side of his rushing career. Cam Newton, QB, Panthers That would be a pretty impressive season. Here is the answer for: 2015 NFL MVP crossword clue. Suh's that guy, barring an absolutely incredible breakout from Ryan Tannehill or a 2,000-yard season from Lamar Miller. Five games is not a large enough sample to rewrite a player’s scouting report, but factor in Wilson’s raw playmaking before that and the ups and downs of the cast around him this year and those five (incredible) games are enough to push him into the conversation. Who gets your vote? Are we talking players who are coming back strictly from injury? The movable piece in Buffalo’s gap-scheme rushing attack. Reuben Randle and Larry Donnell are gravy. It's not likely any of the non-quarterbacks on this list are going to win the MVP. Odell Beckham Jr., is a top-five wideout in the league now. The Panthers have been to the playoffs only once since then, a … It’s that time of year. By Jon Benne @LordBenne Feb 6, 2016, 9:49pm EST First-year defensive coordinator James Bettcher has, for the most part, also succeeded. Adding Shane Vereen to Rashad Jennings and Andre Williams gives the Giants an incredibly versatile backfield. The NFL is just too offensively based. Plus, his early-down work as a base inside linebacker has converted a longstanding weakness into a strength for this defense. — 2014 was the best season of Roethlisberger's career. Panthers QB Cam Newton named NFL MVP. They had a chance to win despite missing their best defensive lineman, linebacker and defensive back and playing on the road on a short week against one of the NFC’s top teams. Thomas Davis, LB, Panthers Marvin Lewis, Bengals CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | 4. If Beckham does that, the Giants offense cranks it up in the second year under Ben McAdoo and New York wins a totally winnable division, it wouldn't be unheard of for people to start talking about him as the guy who transformed Eli into a 5,000-yard passer. Rob Gronkowski, TE, Patriots His position title tells the story. Think about what J.J. Watt did in 2014 and he wasn't close to carrying the award. Dan Quinn will improve the defense (and I like Vic Beasley as a strong DROY candidate just based on sack totals). Cam Newton: Pos: QB, Career: 140 G, 71 TD, 2015 MVP, All-Pro(1st), 3xProBowl, Panthers/Patriots 2011-2020, born GA 1989 With two weeks left in the regular season and the playoff picture starting to take shape, we’re close enough to the end to identify who should be taking home NFL awards, © 2021 ABG-SI LLC. He has also had some recent poor outings, not necessarily to his fault, but still. 4. 2015 NFL MVP: Andy Dalton vs. Tom Brady for the Win! But based on the criteria here, he fits, so not including him would be pretty foolish. But every week he makes a handful of contested catches for a Texans offense that has no other notable weapons to threaten with. If you want to go by those standards, Belichick qualifies anyway. Sure. He’s gotten markedly better as the year has progressed, and so has his Chiefs defense. But these three guys could potentially make noise if everything breaks right and at least should be considered dark-horse candidates for Defensive Player of the Year. Instead, I'll go with a motivated and angry Shady who's been all over the media this offseason. Antonio Brown, WR, Steelers Peterson has carried an offense that’s very mediocre up front, fairly limited at quarterback and inconsistent on the perimeter. All Rights Reserved. cribbage12 says: February 1, 2015 at 12:32 pm Two years ago Ryan was the leader in the clubhouse for midseason MVP. You also must consider his contributions as a blocker. The best player on what’s easily the best defense in the AFC. Seniors Collin Gillespie and Jermaine Samuels is signing up for one more season at Villanova. I’m not part of the voting process, but I’m glad to be part of the campaigning process. For all the usual reasons, including the old standby: Look at the players he’s winning with! 5. Stylistically, the purest No. He and Thomas combined for a stunning 3,023 and went 1,000-1,000 in 2015 … Including the playoffs, Cam … Eleven wins in 13 games, a division championship and a couple of heroic late-season performances on one leg later, Rodgers is your NFL MVP. Clay Matthews, LB, Packers Josh Norman, CB, Panthers A dynamic Swiss Army Knife. Denver Broncos Bold Prediction: At some point in the season, Rob Gronkowski will get arrested. • WATCHING FILM WITH… TYRANN MATHIEU: The Cardinals star explains—among other things—how a receiver’s head nod (or lack thereof) leads to an interception, covering Jimmy Graham, and why, when it comes to receivers, ‘most of them are divas’. Luke Kuechly, LB, Panthers If a few things break their way and Roethlisberger carries them to 12-14 wins, it's an MVP season waiting in the wings. Extrapolate his numbers and you get 121 catches, 1741 yards and 16 touchdowns. The AP has presented an MVP award since 1957. According to William Ladson of MLB .com, Harper is the first player in Nationals/Montreal Expos history to win an MVP award. 9. Todd Gurley, RB, Rams Derrick Johnson, LB, Chiefs 2015 NFL MVP. Going into the second season of Ben McAdoo's offense, it's possible Eli explodes for a massive season. Consider him on this list as the representative for a Bengals offense that has been very good in all phases. Johnson, at 33, has recaptured his lethal speed and agility coming off a torn Achilles. 2. And Charles did all this with Alex Smith under center and no help from the outside. If he blows up for 2,000 scrimmage yards and the Chiefs topple the Chargers and Broncos for an AFC West title and a high playoffs seed, Charles will get run in the MVP talk. The Luke Kuechly of the Cowboys, just with slightly fewer coverage obligations. Jones leads the NFL in catches and yards despite attracting far and away the highest number of dedicated double-teams this season. Instead we're focusing on the guys in the tier after "elite" or whatever you want to call the top-end group of guys. Marcus Mariota, QB, Titans He has drawn more and more help coverage as this season has progressed, opening up the rest of Houston’s offense. His 63.1 completion percentage looks like a statistical aberration against the rest of his career. Why? If the Eagles and Cowboys fell back to the pack it wouldn't be totally stunning. Even if he didn’t have a big game on Sunday, the few poor showings he’s had in recent weeks aren’t enough to negate that he’s already a top 10 NFL wide receiver. His most successful season came in 2015 when he was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) and helped Carolina obtain a franchise-best 15–1 record en route to a Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl 50. • FITZGERALD FROM 1 TO 1,000: The future Hall of Famer reflects on his first reception, and how many more he thinks he has left. Marcus Peters, CB, Chiefs Several guy are in legitimate competition for DPOY, but it should be a competition for second place. 3. The award is voted upon by a panel of 50 sportswriters at the end of the regular season, before the playoffs, though the results are not announced to the public until the day before the Super Bowl. Ronald Darby, CB, Bills 2. But Suh's a guy who could come to Miami and bolster a defense that finished 12th in yards per game and 20th in points per game last season. (That's what they're paying him for!) 6. 9. Below we've got 10 sleeper-style players who could potentially end up winning MVP. 1. Who will be the 2015 NFL MVP? Turnovers haven’t been the problem many expected even though he’s playing in an old-school vertical passing game and handling significant responsibilities at the line of scrimmage. Don’t blame New Orleans’s problems on him—he’s arguably the most impressive pure man coverage artist among all rookies this season. Below are Around The NFL's top 10 candidates for 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player. Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks If he doesn’t win, it’ll be because voters are reluctant to award it the same guy for the third time in four years. It was widely speculated that Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was the front-runner for the NFL Most Valuable Player award for the 2015 season. Green. The edge goes to Peters because Kansas City’s defense has been so much better than Buffalo’s down the stretch. All Rights Reserved. Has drawn marquee solo assignments against the likes of Calvin Johnson, Antonio Brown, Steve Smith and A.J. At times it feels like no game plan could possibly work; he even came through late after an ugly game on Sunday. assistant Britt Reid charged with felony DWI, Bengals claim Randy Moss' son Thaddeus, per report. Oh, and by the way, he's only 26. As smooth and firm of a runner as the game has right now. Jamaal Charles — To be perfectly honest, Charles deserved more MVP recognition the last two seasons. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Texans He buttresses it with shrewd play-calling. Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers 3 doesn't pass smell test, Edelman to retire as Patriots terminate contract, Report: Eagles dysfunction led to Pederson ridicule, Ex-K.C. 3. Andrew Luck — Quick confession: I created this list without Luck before realizing he met the criteria and is, frankly, the most obvious candidate to take a leap forward and win the MVP this year. 2. 5. Lack of size has rarely been an issue when he matches up to tight ends one-on-one or attacks ball-carriers in space. As we begin to look at who we think has a chance to take the 2015 NFL MVP … McCoy's going to a team with no quarterback (EJ Manuel, Tyrod Taylor and Matt Cassel are all slapping it out for the starting role) and a coach in Rex Ryan who's committed to running the ball like crazy. Norman has been the most important piece. (Sorry, Bobby Wagner.) If the defense struggles and Tevin Coleman can't magically fix the running game, Ryan's going to throw a bunch again. 2. They're all quarterbacks (Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning) and running backs (Adrian Peterson, LaDainian Tomlinson, Shaun Alexander). 1. They changed as a franchise once Russell Wilson was acquired. Shady doesn't feel like the best fit for a ground/pound offense, necessarily, but he's a superb talent. As for Rivera, his even-keeled temperament and game management are well-suited for an undefeated team that boasts a few personalities. Victor Cruz returning healthy and able to man the slot (versus being a No. There's an embarrassment of riches at Luck's disposal. He would be higher on this list except he missed three-and-a-half games early in the year (concussion). Both have been outstanding as physical matchup defenders at left corner. Shula has helped develop Cam Newton and has built a downfield passing attack despite a mediocre O-line and less than mediocre receiving corps. With Le'Veon Bell likely to miss time (up to three games depending on his appeal ruling), Ben could be forced to throw even more (although Bell actually helps the passing game), which could push him into the 5K club. Even just 100 catches, 1,500 yards and 14 touchdowns would put Beckham in crazy impressive company. Tom Brady paid tribute to Julian Edelman on Monday after the receiver's retirement from the NFL. 10. Maybe not. 1. LeSean McCoy — Really wanted to go with DeMarco Murray here but he got votes last season. Bruce Arians, Cardinals Hopkins is not in the class of elite wide receivers when it comes to raw talent; other guys are quicker, faster and more dynamic. So what we're looking for here are guys WITHOUT MVP awards. Panthers offensive coordinator Mike Shula has crafted a multidimensional, option-based attack to capitalize on this. He'll have a more experienced wide receiver corps in 2015 with Antonio Brown, Markus Wheaton and Martavius Bryant. Here’s how I’d rank this year’s top candidates based on their film. 4. Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings He missed three games due to injury but has shown athleticism and improvement all the other weeks. Arians is another coach with a dominant system. But the off-season is the perfect time for predicting what group of players might make the proverbial leap toward superstardom and attempt to nab some hardware. There's six games for the taking with the Panthers, Saints and Buccaneers in the NFC South. https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/12/21/2015-nfl-awards-mvp-defensive-player-year Very revealing is how well the Vikings played in (albeit) a losing effort at Arizona two weeks ago. Eli's a multiple ring-holding quarterback who quietly had one of his best statistical seasons in 2014. They named two MVPs for … Lucy Rushton is set to become the first female MLS general manager in more than 20 years with D.C. United reportedly hiring her away from Atlanta United. The Patriots' wide receiver had to work to find a role in the NFL, but ended up starring in three Super Bowl wins. If he helps to turn the Dolphins into a top-five defense and registers big sack numbers (his career high is 10.5 and he's averaged 7 over five years) while the Dolphins win double-digit games and steal the AFC East from the Patriots, someone is going to get the credit. McDermott has done sensational work with pressure packages that don’t come often but do always come, it seems, at just the right time. Harper's season was historically great in … Aaron Rodgers 2. Who will win Super Bowl 50? He threw 30 touchdowns for only the second time and limited himself to 14 interceptions. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, most improved quarterback over the last five years, more impressive of the two by a slight margin. If you feel passionate that he should be No. Odell Beckham, Jr. — Putting multiple Giants on this list will look really stupid if they end up going 7-9 this season. Doug Martin, RB, Bucs J.J. Watt, DE, Texans Scott Halleran/Getty Images. His 23-25 record won't thrill anyone who argues that quarterbacks are in charge of wins but you shouldn't be arguing with those people anyway. Most Valuable Player. A.J. 6. Carson Palmer, QB, Cardinals Greg Olsen, TE, Panthers Ali Marpet, G, Bucs Evan Roberts He won't completely fix things, though, which means Ryan will still throw a ton. He's also got 33 total touchdowns since Andy Reid took over in Kansas City. 0 of 7. That hasn’t stopped him from producing. But it's impossible to ignore what ODB would've done over a full season last year. Losing Will Beatty is a huge blow to the offensive line, of course, but this is a quick-hitting offense that can overcome the loss, especially if Ereck Flowers is remotely ready to play. Those are absurd numbers, not to mention consistent. 3. In a few weeks the NFL regular season will conclude and writers will submit their votes for all the awards. 2015 NFL award predictions: MVP, Rookie of the Year and more Published: Sep 02, 2015 at 03:59 AM. Edelman, 34, had played all 11 of his NFL seasons in New England and currently ranks fourth on the team’s all-time career receiving yards list with 6,822. It's entirely possible we see actual Vegas MVP odds and Luck will be top five. Von Miller — Miller found himself a somewhat surprising sixth overall in Pete Prisco's Top 100 list this off-season, but considering the forward-pivoting nature of Prisco's list it might end up looking salient. There’s something to be said for continuity. 7. 5. Byron Jones, S, CB, NB, LB, Cowboys That, plus a high football IQ has brought crucial versatility to a Panthers defense that’s outstanding with selective schematic wrinkles. Bill Belichick, Patriots Miller's combination of strength and speed on the outside could lead to massive sack numbers (especially with Ware opposite and Shane Ray added to the mix) and he'll be deployed as a Swiss Army tool of defensive destruction. Rock-steady in all phases. Multiple surprises, all quarterbacks, and a litany of debate. Another “only weapon defenses must game plan against” guy. 1 corner in football. But couldn't you see a fourth consecutive year of dominant defensive play from the Seahawks, followed by Seattle winning 12-14 games, Thomas recording five picks (he's done so twice), a bunch of forced fumbles (four last year), passes defensed (19 the past two seasons) and everyone deciding, in lieu of a truly standout quarterback, it's time Thomas is recognized for putting Seattle's defense over the top? Mike Pettine was spot-on in his assessment of Wilson… if you discount Wilson’s last five games, during which he has suddenly emerged as a lethal pocket passer. Newton was the NFL MVP in 2015 when he led the Panthers to the Super Bowl, a 24-10 loss to Denver. 5:37 am ET, Julian Edelman's rank among greatest 7th-round picks, Jaguars fans gift Lawrence items from registry, Edelman announces retirement after failed physical, Buccaneers sign Giovani Bernard to one-year deal, Report: Fields, Lance using 49ers drills at pro days, 2015 NFL MVP: Andrew Luck, Big Ben headline sleeper candidates, Why Mac Jones at No. Andrew Whitworth, LT, Bengals If all those things happen and Suh looks like a brilliant off-season signing who can transform an 8-8 squad into a divisional champion and Patriot-beater, he'll get some consideration as an MVP. NFL Honors 2015 awards and Hall of Fame inductees announced It's not like he's underrated insofar as safeties go either — Earl's got three consecutive years of All-Pro nods under his belt. 10. Carolina’s secondary has a better feel for zone spacing and shared coverage assignments than any other in the league. He blends initial quickness and raw strength. Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals 3. Julio Jones, WR, Falcons He brings two vital elements to Arizona’s dominant offense: an inside threat in spread and empty backfield formations (especially in the red zone) and add-in-blocking as a motion-down receiver in the run game. (That’s what I’m doing, which is why Adrian Peterson and Richie Incognito aren’t on this list.) As season wraps up this week, it's time to revisit the MVP picture. The Packers rank fifth in points allowed because they’re so versatile in personnel and scheme. The game continued the "unconferenced" format that was debuted in the 2014 Pro Bowl. In case something is wrong or missing you are kindly requested to leave a message below and one of our staff members will be more than happy to help you out. Source: Fields gets 2nd pro day; 49ers expected. 4. 5. Not only do Watt’s numbers once again border on surreal, but offenses have paid more attention to him than ever. Offensively, Hue Jackson has been a headache for opposing chess masters, using a wide array of formations and pre-snap shifts to set up his balanced, well-crafted system. 4. Maybe he deserves to drop given Atlanta’s freefall, but it’s hard to reconcile that with his film. Without Watt, the Texans would not be in contention for the AFC South. Tom Brady, QB, Patriots Bucs offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter was right in comparing the second-year star to Watt. Hard to put four players from the same defense on this list, but Short has jumped off the screen too many times to ignore. The real chance for a massive season here comes from a weak division coupled with coaching changes. After a third of the season, we have three strong candidates for 2015 NFL MVP. 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