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Jacoby Jones had two very electric, exciting plays. Flacco was consistent and steady throughout most of the game. I wouldn't have batted an eye if they had name
by cooperadymas 14y ago
Jacoby Jones had two very electric, exciting plays. Flacco was consistent and steady throughout most of the game. I wouldn't have batted an eye if they had named Jones, or Anquan Boldin the MVP.
Quite simply, it's tough bordering on impossible for a position player to match the output of a good quarterback. Even if you propose that Jones receives 100% credit for the kick return touchdown (he doesn't, the blockers deserve a fair amount), and 75% credit for the receiving TD, he didn't do much else in the game. Flacco threw two other TDs and completed 67% of his passes. Like usual he was cool and not very "exciting." His only really memorable pass was when he was flushed out to the right and seemingly threw it away, but hooked up with a terrific Anquan Boldin down the sideline.
Flacco was less exciting but more consistent and just did more.
I can't say for sure why he was named MVP, but he certainly deserved it.