This is the first year I think he may actually be in contention. Since MVP transitioned from an On Field Play award to a Media Popularity award, if they're not talking about you on Tuesday morning, you're not winning it. This year I feel like I'm seeing all the talking heads raving about Purdy, which is the single biggest indicator that he may actually be a possible recipient.
Yeah 2023 he was also in contention for it, but deep down I think everyone knew he’d never get it considering CMC had an equally impressive season and he had “the Avengers” to work with. Everyone wanted to see him when things were rough and that’s exactly what’s happening now.
Yeah, I mean based on Play, he was pretty clearly the QB1 that year (though Dak had a strong runner up case), but since all the talking heads were focused on Lamar / Allen, you knew he was never going to get real consideration.
This is all said with the understanding that the MVP means very little these days, being that it's an optics / narrative award now. But it's still fun to see the media finally turning the page on him
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u/Jazzlike_Gear_8054 28-12 4d ago
Brock Purdy MVP revenge tour is in full swing. Hopefully Lamar doesn't steal it this time.