BradyManny
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Reiss fields an interesting question in this week's mailbag
Thoughts? It's a very interesting question, IMO.
With all due respect to Welker, who deserves all the praise he gets, I do think if I were going to give the Pats an offensive MVP, it has to go first to Moss for simply allowing the Patriots offense to be what it is, and then to Cassel for executing said offense. Welker would be a close third for being such a key piece in the execution.
Shouldn't Wes Welker be in the consideration for MVP? There isn't one player who has been more consistent (at least six catches in 13 of 14 games) and more valuable to his team (second in NFL in receptions and first in YAC among receivers with more than 50 receptions) this year. Your thoughts?
Sam
A: Sam, I do think Welker is a viable MVP candidate, but a lot will depend on if the Patriots make the playoffs because a lot of times, in my mind, that highlights a player's value further ("he helped lead his team to the playoffs"). I personally have tremendous respect for Welker and the way he goes about his business. If he was more of a self-promoter, I think you'd hear his name in the discussion a bit more, and chatted about more on cable programs that can sway public opinion. Those who have watched the Patriots transition from Tom Brady to Matt Cassel this season couldn't possibly miss Welker's impact, and how he helped Cassel ease into the job by becoming his security blanket. His work after the catch has been particularly remarkable.
Thoughts? It's a very interesting question, IMO.
With all due respect to Welker, who deserves all the praise he gets, I do think if I were going to give the Pats an offensive MVP, it has to go first to Moss for simply allowing the Patriots offense to be what it is, and then to Cassel for executing said offense. Welker would be a close third for being such a key piece in the execution.
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