MVP thoughts

Metal Panda · 02-04-2007, 11:07 PM

I thought Peyton played a great game and I don't think the stats did him justice as he made some huge plays on their second touchdown drive to help give them the lead.

However, I really think the MVPs were Joseph Addai and Dominic Rhodes. 190 yards of team rushing against the Bears defense is pretty sweet. Granted, I've been saying the Bears defense has been stumbling of late, and it's true, but without this type of game, it would have been harder for the Colts to win.

I think the main reason they didn't win is that they're two people and would have had to share it, as neither by themselves was mindblowing. If one player had put up the bulk of yards Joseph and Dominic put up, they would have been MVP hands down.

So, I don't mind Peyton winning it, but he definitely had help.

In other news, Edgerrin James is on suicide watch.

DolfinsNFL · 02-04-2007, 11:28 PM

I thought the MVP should have been Rex Grossman for stinking up the joint and giving the game to the colts. Peyton was ok but nothing spectacular. The bears have an awesome defense if Harris plays but once he went down for the year the bear's defense became very vulnerable.

DAFINZ · 02-04-2007, 11:31 PM

My MVP for the game was Bob Sanders. He caused two critical turnovers and made several critical tackles. Giving Manning the MVP was a cop out move. Manning had an OK game; Sanders and Addai/Rhodes were more worthy IMO.

Metal Panda · 02-04-2007, 11:31 PM

Yea but if you make that argument, the Colts defense was also affected by injuries.

I think Peyton was more than "ok", he made smart decisions and kept the ball moving. The fact that the running game worked helped out even more.

And Indy was leading before Grossman completely imploded.

Enforcerfin33 · 02-04-2007, 11:33 PM

I think Rhodes and Addia should have been co-MVP's.

finattic79 · 02-04-2007, 11:37 PM

Yeah I was hoping that Rhodes and Addia would get co-mvp honors, they really played well. Addia nearly broke the reception record to, had like 10 at the start of the 3rd quarter or something.

DolfinsNFL · 02-04-2007, 11:47 PM

And Indy was leading before Grossman completely imploded.[/quote]

Indy led by just 2 points before Grossman imploded.

HysterikiLL · 02-04-2007, 11:57 PM

They only had one car to give out.

KiNG · 02-04-2007, 11:57 PM

Not to take away from Manning, but he wasn't the biggest difference here.

Aside from Grossman's trash play, Rhodes & Addai were Indy's biggest difference makers.

EDIT: Can't forget about Bob Sanders.

I'd rank Peyton Manning #4 for Indy tonight. His biggest play was a WIDE OPEN WR.

Alex44 · 02-05-2007, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiNG

Not to take away from Manning, but he wasn't the biggest difference here.

Aside from Grossman's trash play, Rhodes & Addai were Indy's biggest difference makers.

EDIT: Can't forget about Bob Sanders.

I'd rank Peyton Manning #4 for Indy tonight. His biggest play was a WIDE OPEN WR.

As wide open as he was that was a pretty sweet throw, kinda stumbling backwards with a 300+ pound man grabbing you to wing it that far and pretty accurately too is impressive.

Anyway I dont get caught up in the MVP stuff for the superbowl...everyone did their job and thats why the Colts won.

KiNG · 02-05-2007, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex44

Anyway I dont get caught up in the MVP stuff for the superbowl...everyone did their job and thats why the Colts won.

Agreed.

I also think Bob Sanders agrees with this thread though. Anyone saw him up there on the Coach/Owner/MVP stage? He was the only player other than Manning up there - that stage is there specifically for the owner, head coach, MVP, and their families.

Roman529 · 02-05-2007, 01:00 AM

The MVP is often a publicity contest and the award often doesn't go to the guy who had the best game or was the main factor in winning the SB.

Colorado Dolfan · 02-05-2007, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roman529

The MVP is often a publicity contest and the award often doesn't go to the guy who had the best game or was the main factor in winning the SB.

I have to say that's the truth, especially this year. My relatives living in Indianapolis agreed that Manning shouldn't have been named MVP...

King Felix · 02-05-2007, 01:44 AM

well i had phin dollars on manning winning it so im not complaining, although i spent most of the money i had earned on a new logo

HysterikiLL · 02-05-2007, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roman529

The MVP is often a publicity contest and the award often doesn't go to the guy who had the best game or was the main factor in winning the SB.

:yeahthat: If it went to the individual(s) who was the main factor in winning the game, last years trophy would've gone to the officials.

02-04-2007, 11:31 PM	#3
DAFINZ Rebel With A Cause Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jersey Age: 24 Posts: 822 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	My MVP for the game was Bob Sanders. He caused two critical turnovers and made several critical tackles. Giving Manning the MVP was a cop out move. Manning had an OK game; Sanders and Addai/Rhodes were more worthy IMO. __________________ TRIBE FEVER!

02-04-2007, 11:33 PM	#5
Enforcerfin33 just a wanna be ? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: B-Town, Indiana Age: 32 Posts: 5,785 Thanks: 139 Thanked 191 Times in 127 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 1	I think Rhodes and Addia should have been co-MVP's. __________________

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HysterikiLL misogynistic one-liner or BUST Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 20 Posts: 12,575 Thanks: 49 Thanked 28 Times in 22 Posts	They only had one car to give out. __________________ March Madness has begun...

02-04-2007, 11:57 PM	#9
KiNG King of Kings Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,215 Thanks: 71 Thanked 49 Times in 39 Posts	Not to take away from Manning, but he wasn't the biggest difference here. Aside from Grossman's trash play, Rhodes & Addai were Indy's biggest difference makers. EDIT: Can't forget about Bob Sanders. I'd rank Peyton Manning #4 for Indy tonight. His biggest play was a WIDE OPEN WR. __________________

02-05-2007, 01:00 AM	#12
Roman529 Moon Runner / The 3 AM Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 25,011 Thanks: 91 Thanked 313 Times in 238 Posts	The MVP is often a publicity contest and the award often doesn't go to the guy who had the best game or was the main factor in winning the SB. __________________

02-04-2007, 11:28 PM	#2
DolfinsNFL Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: nj Age: 35 Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I thought the MVP should have been Rex Grossman for stinking up the joint and giving the game to the colts. Peyton was ok but nothing spectacular. The bears have an awesome defense if Harris plays but once he went down for the year the bear's defense became very vulnerable.

02-04-2007, 11:31 PM	#4
Metal Panda One Moe Win Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 6,126 Thanks: 49 Thanked 51 Times in 37 Posts	Yea but if you make that argument, the Colts defense was also affected by injuries. I think Peyton was more than "ok", he made smart decisions and kept the ball moving. The fact that the running game worked helped out even more. And Indy was leading before Grossman completely imploded. __________________ "I'll believe in God when one and one are five" --(Bad Religion, "Do What You Want")

02-04-2007, 11:37 PM	#6
finattic79 Starter Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 29 Posts: 263 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Yeah I was hoping that Rhodes and Addia would get co-mvp honors, they really played well. Addia nearly broke the reception record to, had like 10 at the start of the 3rd quarter or something.

02-04-2007, 11:47 PM	#7
DolfinsNFL Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: nj Age: 35 Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	And Indy was leading before Grossman completely imploded.[/quote] Indy led by just 2 points before Grossman imploded.

02-05-2007, 01:44 AM	#14
King Felix live it up have no worries Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rose Garden/Safeco Field/Reser Stadium Age: 18 Posts: 8,894 Thanks: 38 Thanked 33 Times in 18 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 2	well i had phin dollars on manning winning it so im not complaining, although i spent most of the money i had earned on a new logo __________________

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