Mag,
I've been around, my Christmas and New Year's was good, hope your's was as well. I've just been so wrapped up in the college bowl games the past couple of weeks. You're in Cali correct? Do you live near Oakland? I have a friend that lives in Napa.

Cash, you better back off. I heard we're getting ticketed in Europe now too.

The MVP shouldn't be based on what records were broken! Rich Gannon won because his team has been successful with his great season and leadership. While Priest Holmes had a great season also, his team was not as successful and he did miss a few games due to injury. Never the less, I think he still placed third or fourth on the ballot.

Todog, you're right. A "deserving" player will not win the MVP since he was not part of a successful team...it happens all the time. Either way, there were a lot of great players that played well enough to be labeled MVP. Gannon was lucky enough to have a team support his efforts.

Thanks for your opinions guys! I dont think it was luck though on Gannons part. The last 2 pro bowls he played in he got MVP then too! That isnt luck,it is consistancy on his part. I only mentioned records because is is part of the consideration, but not necessary for nomination. Look at Baseball. Was Mark Mcguire on a good team, No. The cardinals were crappy. He got it due to him breaking only one record. He isnt even that good at defence when compared to other 1st basemen. Thats baseball I realize, but thats how it is in some sports. Record breaking is impressive so it helps make a guy stand out. Just my opinion.

Mag

Ok since there are those who think Gannon didn't deserve or felt someone else did deserve the MVP, tell us who you think did. I can think of four Priest Holmes, Brad Johnson, Favre or Vick. That's right Vick, if the Falcons didn't have him they wouldn't be in the playoffs.

Cashman,Sorry I missed your last post. I live in San
Jose. About 45 minutes from Oakland. If you ever plan to be in the bay area, let me know. Maybe we can have a smoke & drink together. Take care

Mag

I think that Gannon is very deserving of the honor but an argument could have been made for Favre who had less talent to work with and a slew of injuries. This is shown with the final vote tab as Gannon had 19 votes while Favre had 15. As far as Vick is concerned, I don't think people were ready for the great season that he had and with a few more like this one, he will win a few!

Todog. Hey you make a good point. Also Vicks career is going to be fun to watch unfold. He is something else!!

Mag

Mag next time I make it to Napa, which may be either this Spring or Summer, let's try and meet up. Maybe we could meet each other half way like Oakland or Berkley or something. You can take to your favorite Raider bar and tell your boys this is the East Coaster that was giving me a hard time a while back. Good luck to your Raiders in the playoffs. Oh yeah, finally my Cowboys have a future to look forward to, Parcells is just the man to straighten out that organization. Talk to you soon. I gots a National Championship to watch. Take care.

Ok, I will chime in, take it for what it is worth. True, Rich Gannon had a great season. As mentioned in a prior posting, it is interesting to see these "average" players thrive in a different system, i.e. Gannon, Preist Holmes, Steve Young, Kurt Warner, Mark Brunnell. I don't think Steve Young frightened anyone while starting for the Tampa Bay Bucs, likewise with Gannon running the Minnesota offense. Nevertheless, Rich Gannon did put up numbers worthy of winning the MVP and is deserving of the award.

LOL, Brett Favre should get some kind of award for being one of only 8 Packers to play in every game this season. It may be a defeatist attitude, but considering the injury situation, I am just happy the Pack made it this far.