Romo's case for MVP

[percyhoward]

This is only the 7th time in the last 38 seasons that a QB has led the league in passer rating, completion percentage, touchdown percentage, and yards per pass attempt. The other six QB who did it all won the Most Valuable Player award for that season.

2014 Romo
2007 Brady
2001 Warner
1999 Warner
1994 Young
1992 Young
1989 Montana

bold = MVP

 

[Tabascocat]

Aside from the MVP debate, did he up himself to elite status in the eyes of others? It is quite clear that Flacco, Ryan, Cutler, Eli and Rivers are behind him and I would debate Brees too as well.

 

[gdogg24]

Also in the games he was hurt or didn't play we lost, every game he was healthy in we won.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

I'm hopeful for him but I just don't think it will happen.

 

[perrykemp]

I just posted this in another thread, however, since this thread title is just about the MVP, here is my initial thoughts:

I think it's VERY close and yes anti-Romo bias will probably cinch it for Rodgers.

I think Romo deserves it. In all actuality I think it was a typical year for Aaron Rodgers -- he didn't do anything that wasn't expected from him. Romo truly elevated his game this season and really was every bit the passer Rodgers was and probably a bit more.

In Romo's Favor

Completion Percentage

Higher Completion percentage by over 4 points. At first blush you might think it was because Rodger's always throwing bombs but then you look and see Romo's YPA (8.5) were also higher than Rodger's (8.4)

TD Percentage

Romo's TD percentage was a full half point (7.8 vs 7.3) higher than Rodgers. TD percentage (along with INT percentage) provide possibly the best metric to even out passing stats where the results are skewed by attempts.

QB Rating

The QB rating. It was just 1 point difference but that fact that Romo won it should factor heavily in the equation

In Rodger's Favor

TDs vs Turnovers

Rodgers: 40 TDs (38 Passing, 2 Rushing) vs 7 Turnovers (5 Ints, 2 lost fumbles)
Romo: 34 TDs (34 Passing, 0 Rushing) vs 12 Turnovers (9 Ints, 3 fumbles lost)

As percentages these differences aren't huge however I think the fact that Rodgers scored 6 more times than Romo and turned it over 5 less times will factor heavily.

Rushing

Rodgers ran for 20 first downs and 269 yards total -- his ability to run for 1st downs when everything else is breaking down sets him apart from the other time big time passers. Romo did actually also run for 4 first downs, however, obviously that's not a big part of his game.

Summary

I think the numbers are close the QB rating and TD percentage would normally cinch it for Romo. Having said that I believe that its VERY likely Rodgers wins it because (A) general anti-Romo bias that has built up over the past decade (B) I think MVP voters will look beyond the single point separating them on QB rating and look more closely that Rodgers had 6 more TDs and 5 less turnovers.

What's hard to tell is how voters will factor Romo's play DESPITE his back injuries. I personally think it's huge but I have my doubt that the MVP voters really will factor it in.

In summary I think Rodgers will win the MVP. If I were voting I'd vote for Romo but I'm not voting.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Here's the problem he won't get it because he's "Romo" and all the past BS will be why. I don't think there is a more deserving player just based on all the lies and propaganda the media and spewed about Romo.

 

[Derinyar]

Romo's biggest problem is that sports writers believe their narrative is the truth. Romo has the reputation of a choker because the Media said he is. To hell with the fact that he's had miserable defenses for much of his career, its all about Romo's inadequacies. And sports writers don't like admitting they're wrong. So in a race that's close they don't give it to the guy that elevated his game, they give it to the guy they've already anointed.

 

[perrykemp]

Here's the problem he won't get it because he's "Romo" and all the past BS will be why.

In a nutshell this is why.

 

[GusTheo]

I'd love for Romo to win, but even if he doesn't it's ok because he's finally in the discussion for it. He's finally showing the league that with a decent supporting cast he's every bit the QB as the other elites.

Hopefully some playoff success (not necessarily a super bowl win) will further drive this point home for all the Romo haters.

There will always be a difference in opinion in who the top QBs are, but finally Romo will entrench himself into the conversation, because he truly does belong.

 

[JJB500]

This is only the 7th time in the last 38 seasons that a QB has led the league in passer rating, completion percentage, touchdown percentage, and yards per pass attempt. The other six QB who did it all won the Most Valuable Player award for that season.

2014 Romo
2007 Brady
2001 Warner
1999 Warner
1994 Young
1992 Young
1989 Montana

bold = MVP

Plus 5 of the 6 made it to the Super Bowl!

 

[Direwolf63]

He won't win it because people think like Marshall Faulk and Deion Sanders. The anti-Romo narrative is just too strong.

 

[Idgit]

I'm ok with either outcome. Rome's season deserves it--especially when you factor in the broken back and the off-season surgery, but Rodgers is the better QB, overall, in my book.

Now, if he really was hanging out in the tunnel in order to take the field for dramatic effect, that gets me questioning whether or not he missed time in what was basically a playoff game for dramatic effect, and then it's a completely different story. But that sort of histrionics seem too good (or bad) to be true. It'd be pretty amusing if it were, though.

 

[WinnipegBoy22]

Troy said his vote goes to Rogers. Who has a vote and when is the winner announced?

 

[perrykemp]

Troy said his vote goes to Rogers. Who has a vote and when is the winner announced?

Sports writers. It's announced the week leading up to the Superbowl. The decision is actually made this week.

 

[hornitosmonster]

He deserves it but given the hate we won't win. Anyways, the ring matters more

 

[Zordon]

sometimes i wish i could send percy's stuff to an email list of all nfl media/press.

 

[Zordon]

@Sturm1310 do you have a vote?

 

[rynochop]

Troy said his vote goes to Rogers. Who has a vote and when is the winner announced?

Troys in love with rodgers.

nice avatar btw

 

[Super_Kazuya]

Troy said his vote goes to Rogers. Who has a vote and when is the winner announced?

There are about 50 voters, some national and some local, all who more or less "cover" the entire league. I just read that Peter King will split his vote between Rodgers and Watt, so that's one. Not really sure I understand his logic for choosing Rodgers over Romo, as he acknowledges they were equally good.

 

[Wheeltax]

If Rodgers wins, we can add "Romo is the only QB to ever lead all those categories and not win MVP" to the list of other Cowboys snubs, including the list of guys who are criminally not in the Hall of Fame.