"Easily handed to them": Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons spark debate over why quarterbacks dominate NFL MVP race
The NFL MVP award continues to favor quarterbacks, with Matthew Stafford’s win highlighting a decades long trend. Myles Garrett questioned the system, arguing that defensive impact often goes unnoticed compared to quarterback statistics. With only two defensive players ever winning MVP, Garrett believes advanced metrics and visibility gaps shape the voting process. After a record breaking 23 sack season and a second Defensive Player of the Year honor, he has positioned himself as a rare defender capable of challenging quarterback dominance.
The NFL MVP award continues to favor quarterbacks, with Matthew Stafford’s win highlighting a decades long trend. Myles Garrett questioned the system, arguing that defensive impact often goes unnoticed compared to quarterback statistics. With only two defensive players ever winning MVP, Garrett believes advanced metrics and visibility gaps shape the voting process. After a record breaking 23 sack season and a second Defensive Player of the Year honor, he has positioned himself as a rare defender capable of challenging quarterback dominance.
