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There has been plenty of speculation regarding the MVP race this season. It appears Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is still bitter about his snub from several years ago.
It is no secret that the MVP is essentially given to the best offensive player in the league. Watt made that clear with a post via Twitter:
“See 2014,” Watt wrote. “It’s always been an offensive award. (or 2012).”
There is certainly plenty of truth to Watt's comments. The MVP award is usually reserved for the best quarterback in the league nowadays. That was certainly the case when he built up a solid bid to win the award back in 2014 after enjoying one of the greatest individual seasons in NFL history for the Texans. He finished that season with 20.5 sacks, five fumble recoveries, and five touchdowns thanks to his prowess as a receiver. However, he still only garnered 13 out of 50 votes.
If Watt was unable to win MVP after the year he had in 2014 with the Texans, there is little hope for any defensive player moving forward. Not only was he the most dominant defensive player in the league, but he was also one of the most efficient red zone weapons. Unfortunately, he ultimately lost out to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Considering the award's track record, it is safe to assume Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has done more than enough to secure it. However, the spectacular outing by Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has put his name into consideration. Perhaps it is time for the voters to value defense as much as they do offense.
