Why do people keep saying that Peyton Manning is the MVP, when it's obvious that the honor goes to L.T.?
831329
I agree. Peyton has done nothing special all year except set some records for QB/WR combos. L.T is the one who just set a record for most touchdowns in a 5 game span with 15 touchdowns. L.T. is clearly the MVP of this season.
960216
Sorry...had to comment....but I am defiantly not a nay sayer.  I am a woman who does not like to watch football that much.... GUESS what......I LOVE TO WATCH PEYTON MANNING.. Why? Is he gorgeous....no....HE IS ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED Quarterbacks I have ever seen.  Ok you are thinking what does a woman who hardly ever watches football know...well maybe you are right, but the fact that he is the only quarterback that actually holds my attention says a lot to me.  Passing games are much more exciting to watch than say the Falcons running games (ha ha)  especially when the ball is caught because it was thrown right where it needed to be.
987723
yes just cause of T.O. and Mike Vanderjagt everyone expects the cowboys to be so good, if anyone paid attention T.O. just made the eagles lose most of their games with his fued with donavan and even the cowboy fans can't say that they aren't nervous atleast a little bit about him and Bledsoe all it takes is one word out of T.O.'s mouth to make Bledsoe cry and start pouting which will end up with him NEVER throwing it to T.O., and vandergagt is just a field goal kicker who gets 3 points as the highest, yeah he is good but would you rather have someone like Portis who could get you 6 instead of 3? Plus Brunell is probably the most underated Q.B. in the whole league same with Chris cooley except he's probably the most underated tight end in the league.
959521
i think they are a superbowl bound team. I am a big patriots fan theyve got all the makings of a dynasty and Brady btw is better then manning everytime u say the word "superbowl" Manning chokes.
112853
Ok, so let's think about this.  Peyton Manning is the quarterback.  When he was at Tennessee, he had an opportunity to beat Nebraska and win a National Championship.  He didn't get it done.\n\nHe has had many opportunities to win the big one in NFL, and he could not get it done.  He couldn't even win the Pro Bowl this year.  This is a quarterback that is so good, and the talent around him is so good, the Colts ought to be able to win in the Playoffs.  But Peyton chokes when there is something more at stake.\n\nForget the best quarterback never to win a Super Bowl (i.e. Dan Marino, Jim Kelly), how about best quarterback never to make it to the Super Bowl.
142600
Because many players are only good for a few years and then fade out. Kurt Warner is a perfect example. On top of that Rothlisburger is playing for a great team. They've had three decent running backs and two good recievers (Randle El maynot be Plaxico but he's still not bad), and a pretty good line too the whole time he's played for them. \n\nSo I think people who are saying he hasn't been tested mean it in that way as to wheter or not he'd still be good if he didn't have the team, but if they are using it in that sense you could always question Peyton Manning. Who is playing for probably the greatest offensive team and has never really played without talent around him.\n\nPersonally I feel that Big Ben will be a great QB for many years to come because he can scramble but doesn't unless he has to, he's very athletic for his size and he's not too bad of a passer either... Oh, and if I may say it GO! Steelers!
289691
People had ths same arguement a few years ago about Drew Bledsoe and look at what they accomplished.  They Patriots leadership likes to play things close to the vest and not let out what they are planning.  With the Super Bowls they have won you have to trust what they are doing.
657335
He should have won the MVP. No one will give him the respect that he deserves. He's about to beat the best team in the league, and make it into the Finals. People are starting to give him some respect, but he deserves more.
936788
Peyton Manning is the man!
128284
gah!  I don't see why.  Eli and Peyton are a couple of crybabys.  And I wouldn't be surprised if they got it from their dad.  (Wasn't it Archie who advised Eli to throw a fit if the Chargers drafted him?)
194570
There is a difference between MVP and a player of the year. Kobe could and should be both,but the NBA only gives out an MVP award and they usually give it to people on teams that are at the top of the league. So most likely Steve Nash or Chauncey Billups will get it,although Kobe is having an amazing season and is the only reason why the Lakers are seventh. Go Lakers and Go Kobe!
423535
Honestly, I refuse to put Peyton Manning in the as #1 until he wins something. For years now I keep hearing about his greatness, and he is a great player, but great players need to win something to prove it.\n\n1.) Tom Brady (almost always finds a way to win on the highest level)\n\n2.) Ben Roethlisberger (has done nothing but win since he got in the League)\n\n3.) Peyton Manning (despite his great numbers he has done nothing to give Indy a championship)\n\n4.) Carson Palmer ( great QB who has only gotten better since his debut in the league)\n\n5.) Michale Vick (dont give me crappy passing stats either...who cares when he is in the lineup the Falcons win...he is the real MVP of the nFL every year because without him the Falcons are a 2-5 win team. with him they are an 8-12 win team. nobody else makes that much of a difference.)
977797
I totally agree!!!!! Eli may be a young QB but he has alot of time to get better. He is awesome and I'm glad he isn't a cocky QB like others are..  I'm a huge Giants fan and I get sick of hearing ppl talkin crap about how he's not as good as his brother.  Peyton has a couple years on him and ppl need to realize that. Eli is much better than alot of QBs that have been playing for years..... I mean, look at Favre.. his record this season is horrible.  I have all the respect for Eli and think he's doin a great job!! He has his bad days, but what player doesn't? \n\n        GO GIANTS  GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
996178
These people are idiots. Denver was the 2nd best team (record wise) last year and they improved with a quality draft and free agency. Denver only lost to the defending super bowl champs last year which would make them.....2nd best team in the AFC. Chargers lost Brees which will hurt them, Chiefs are a very old team and never seem like they can put it together down the stretch. If anyone thinks the Raiders are going to improve so dramiticly that they can compete for the division is currenty high. The Bengals still have to wait and see with Carson Palmers knee injury. Pitt lost Randle El and Bettis, 2 key players last year. Partriots havent been as strong and in my opinion wont win their division. Colts always have a dominent passing game, but last a huge factor with James. I dont see any reason why Denver cant go to the super bowl.
351235
Kobe is not an MVP, end of story. He captured lots of attention for his stellar play, but no one will win when they have a ball hog on their team. Yes he did drop 81, but look where his team is now!! 7th spot of the playoffs! Wow! Great job! With out a doubt he is going to score 40 points a game in the series against Phoenix, but he will not win. An MVP is someone who makes players around him better, and helps his team reach new heights.
67720
Ask the people in Indianapolis a question like that about Peyton Manning and the offensive juggernaut that is the Colts.\n\nThere's a reason they actually play the games.
452789
Maybe they've been "considered" for MVP, never will they be awarded the trophy. The only reason they'll consider a player from a non-playoff contending team is they'll look at most likely, the last half of the season, and check out that players superior stats, versus how his team did in that span. A team can lose the first 40 games of the season, then turn around and win the last 40 games.... when they won the last 40 they could've had a player single-handedly boost them into an "almost" playoff spot. Maybe the player's averaged 40 pts, 12 rebounds, 10 assists...(extreme example). He was able to bring his crappy team into the NBA spotlight by going on a 2nd half season tear. But for now, don't get a headache, a VERY extreme circumstance would have to happen before a player from a crappy team gets awarded the MVP. And it won't happen.