Comments on: Not Manning, Brady or Brees: Brett Favre is the 2009 NFL MVP

By: Kyle Flanagan

Kyle Flanagan — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:48:13 +0000

Favre was a bit of a let down last night, bummer. I think Brees is probably the frontrunner right now in the MVP race.

But I still contend that there are enough games left in the season for Favre to continue to make a case for himself.

By: Roger Pimentel

Roger Pimentel — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:46:10 +0000

That’s my bad, for sitting on the article. Blame the editor.

By: Kyle Flanagan

Kyle Flanagan — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:15:48 +0000

Excuse me for the statistical errors. When I wrote the story, Brees had yet to play and it was Sunday late afternoon and clearly ESPN had not updated their numbers–as that is where I pulled the stats from. I apologize and regret the error.

I think Brees moved himself into the lead after Monday’s schlacking of the Pat’s…no doubt about it. But the same argument could be made that any other QB could could put up those numbers on that team and under a coach like Sean Payton. If you look at any of the frontrunners for the MVP, I think the argument could be made that any of the other candidates could put up big numbers with those teams and those offenses.

By: Eric Peterson

Eric Peterson — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:43:05 +0000

Your numbers are a bit off. after 11 games,
Brees 3117 yds, 27 tds, 9 ints
Manning 3415 yds, 24tds, 11 ints
Favre 2874 yds, 24 tds, 3 ints
Brady 3286 yds, 20 tds, 8 ints
Johnson 1396 yds, 6.4 ypc, 9 tds
(numbers from NFL.com, verified on espn.com) I will agree his name is in the picture, and I am a Vikings fan. However, Brees lighting up everyone enough to make up for their defense would have to get my vote. As shaky as their D has played, the Saints are still undefeated. Favre has a top defense backing him up, and a great supporting cast on the offense too. He has had his moments that no other QB could duplicate this season, but most other QBs could have racked up big time numbers on this team too.

By: Kyle Flanagan

Kyle Flanagan — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:35:49 +0000

I think Peyton is fantastic, but to say that he has no help is crazy. He has some very good help at a very important area…the offensive line. They give him so much time and that allows Wayne, Collie, Garcon and Clark (who is pretty good help himself) the chance to get open.

Given the circumstances, I really feel that Brett has earned a serious look at MVP this season. I also think these last six weeks is where this decision will really be made.

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:21:43 +0000

Are you kidding me? Brett has plenty of freaking help on his team and Peyton doesn’t. Peyton is definitely the MVP.

By: Roger Pimentel

Roger Pimentel — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:13:13 +0000

It’s a tough pick to make. My first instinct is that Peyton Manning is the obvious MVP, since he’s putting up those numbers (and a perfect record) with his inexperienced receiver corps — but Favre has been throwing to a rookie also, in Percy Harvin.

Brett also has the advantage of having Adrian Peterson, although there’s no way to say Favre isn’t the leader of that team right now.

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