AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted October 9, 2012 The dude's been dominant so far leading one of the best defense's in the NFL. Through 5 games, he has 8.5 sacks (as a fucking 3-4 DE),10.5 TFL and 8 passes knocked down (10 is the record for a season). He's been doing everything for the Texans defense and everyone who watched tonight's game saw that. The amazing thing is that this is only his 2nd year and he will probably continue to get even better. Does JJ Watt have a shot at the MVP? I really think he does. I think the only guy I would put ahead of him right now is Matt Ryan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted October 9, 2012 He certainly does if he keeps it up, but we all know that voters are biased/trend towards offense, so Matt Ryan needs to slow down first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
757_Niner 3 Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) If he continues this pace, he has to be in the conversation. Though MVP is skewed towards offensive players, he can't be ignored. And he's easily the front-runner for DPOY. Ngata has been playing lights out as well but Watt's on a planet no one else is on right now. Edited October 9, 2012 by 757_Niner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piggly Wiggly 960 Posted October 9, 2012 Nope, not since he's a defensive player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted October 9, 2012 If he continues this pace, he has to be in the conversation. Though MVP is skewed towards offensive players, he can't be ignored. And he's easily the front-runner for DPOY. Ngata has been playing lights out as well but Watt's on a planet no one else is on right now. Welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FartWaffles 1,857 Posted October 9, 2012 Nope, not since he's a defensive player. Pretty much this. Although he's got my vote! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 874 Posted October 9, 2012 If he continues this pace, he has to be in the conversation. Though MVP is skewed towards offensive players, he can't be ignored. And he's easily the front-runner for DPOY. Ngata has been playing lights out as well but Watt's on a planet no one else is on right now. Welcome to the boards!! If he continues producing the way he is now, I think he can definitely be in the mix but like ppl have already said, mvp favors offensive players more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted October 9, 2012 I agree that offensive players definitely interest the voters more, but what guys on offense are having such great seasons? Matt Ryan is really the one who stands out to me. I feel like that also helps Watt's case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) Just found this stat. Lions and Cowboys both have 9 sacks and 11 passes defended through 4 games. JJ Watt has 8.5 sacks and 8 passes defended through 5 games. Edited October 9, 2012 by GoodellFTL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 442 Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) If a defensive player is going to win MVP, this would be the year. All the top QB's are either on a losing team or they haven't done anything super special. On top of that, Watt is putting up some ridiculous stats and he's on a team that has a shot at getting to the Super Bowl. It's pretty early in the season though. A lot of the reasons why people win MVP has to do with how they play in the 2nd half of the season. Edited October 9, 2012 by Shotgun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted October 9, 2012 Too early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted October 9, 2012 Nope, not since he's a defensive player. unfortunately you're right, but he should be the frontrunner at this point, the impact he's having is just incredible, but MVP too often just doubles the OPOTY and my gut tells me if anyone on the Texans got it it'd probably be Foster just because of how skewed the award is to offense Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted October 9, 2012 We've played 5 games, folks. Slow down. If he somehow, in some way, continues at this pace, he'll definitely win it, but does anybody really expect that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanbrock 1,684 Posted October 9, 2012 probably not. He should, but probably not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milla4Prez63 678 Posted October 9, 2012 I doubt he keeps up this pace, and he'll have to and maybe even more to win MVP as a defensive player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted October 9, 2012 Doesn't matter how well he plays, he's on defense. And lest we forget, the Most Valuable Peyton is playing this season, so if the Broncos make the playoffs he's guaranteed the MVP... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATL_Predator+ 1,196 Posted October 9, 2012 If Matt Ryan and JJ Watt both continue at the same place they are going at currently...I'm voting for JJ Watt. Defense gets no love anymore these days, and it's easier to be a talented QB than it is to be an all-around run stopping, pass-rushing devastator on a consistent basis in the NFL. Realistically...he probably won't get it though. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiLaSix9+ 398 Posted October 9, 2012 Nope, not since he's a defensive player. This but if he continues like this hes a shoe in for DPOY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted October 9, 2012 I'd gladly vote for a defensive player to win the MVP if he had an amazing season..MVP is reserved for offensive players,though.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonovanMcnabb for H.O.F 2,241 Posted October 9, 2012 8 pass deflections, 3 turning into INT's... That's pretty dope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted October 9, 2012 Justin Smith--step up your game you little bitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonovanMcnabb for H.O.F 2,241 Posted October 9, 2012 ^While Smith isn't an athletic freak to knock down a ton of passes, he's just as effective as Watt IMO minus the sacks (at least this year). I've seen Watt do some crazy stuff this year, but I've seen Smith do things that I really don't think any DT including Ngata can do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted October 9, 2012 Yeah, the play vs. the Saints where Justin dragged down Bushrod and Brees is one the greatest things I've ever seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
56AceInDaPlace 110 Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) Well if he is the MVP his performance shouldnt do down, then. Last time we had a MVP on D was LT correct? If he continues to dominate like he has i think he has too. Lets face it, the Texans offense is good but its not like it was. Their D has been carrying them. Its why they beat us by 24. We had their offense in check most of the game. But Watt decided to go apeshit against us. Watt is their anchor on D. Only other MVP's i can think of right now in the running, is Big Ben ( if they make the playoffs ) , Peyton Manning ( just because ) and Matt Ryan ( unbeaten ). In the era of offense, if Watt, gets around 15-20 or +, knockdowns double, and a pick or some fumbles, he HAS to win it. Its more diffcult then ever to play defense, and to have those numbers would be insane. Texans will win on defense not offense even though they have peices. Their offense is more of run the clock out management type offense. I say Watts in the convo right now. Edited October 13, 2012 by 56AceInDaPlace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
