Carson Wentz deserves to be considered for the 2017 NFL
season MVP award. Since tearing his ACL, the young quarterback for the
Philadelphia Eagles has been forgotten. The media outlets have not given him
the respect that he deserves while discussing this season’s MVP.
There is no clear winner for who should be awarded the MVP
this year. I could see giving Brady a career award for playing in league for as
long as he has. The 18 year veteran would be given the award by default. Or maybe
Todd Gurley because his 13 touchdowns and 4.7 yards per attempt actually made
Jared Goff look like a competent player.
Wentz is not considered an elite player yet, but he is a franchise
quarterback. Number 11 of the Eagles was named Fox Sports MVP. However, the Associated
Press MVP that will be named the day before the Super Bowl is the one that people
care about. Both of these awards have no merit behind because they are voted
and decided by a select group sportswriters. The award is essentially a
popularity contest. Talent should not be judged by a trophy, but by the impact
the player has on the league.
The injured quarterback for the Philadelphia missed the last
three games of the season. Even after missing these games, Wentz has the second
most touchdowns in the NFL. Without Carson under center, the Eagles are a
pathetic team rallying behind the hope that he gave the team.
If the former North Dakota State quarterback wins the MVP
award, it would just literally add insult to injury. Winning the Super Bowl is
all that matters. Whether Wentz wins the MVP or a different player, who cares? It
is a meaningless accolade.
