Rex Ryan subtly disrespects Lamar Jackson by declaring Josh Allen as the unanimous MVP
Rex Ryan dismissed the individual success of Lamar Jackson by picking Josh Allen as the easy favorite for the grand MVP award.
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Rex Ryan disrespects Lamar Jackson by declaring Josh Allen as the unanimous MVP (Via Sporting News/AP News/Imago)
Former head coach-turned-analyst Rex Ryan is fed up with the MVP debate between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. He finally put a full stop to it during ESPN’s GetUp show.
As the NFL regular season approaches its end, the debate on the MVP race has narrowed down to two names: Allen and Jackson. While the former has emerged as the favorite to make the Buffalo Bills frontrunner for the Super Bowl, the superior stats of the Baltimore Ravens quarterback have left many debating which player truly deserves the MVP award more.
However, when the conversation reached the ears of ESPN analyst Ryan, he dismissed the success of the two-time MVP winner by picking Allen as the easy favorite for the grand MVP award. He firmly asserted that Allen is more deserving from every angle over Jackson as the MVP goes beyond individual stats.
It’s Josh Allen and I don’t think it’s close…without Josh Allen, [the Bills] win 2 or 3 games. [Lamar] can still hand it to a Hall of Fame running back…Give me Josh Allen.
Rex Ryan asserted on Get Up
Rex Ryan on whether Lamar Jackson has "closed the gap" on Josh Allen's MVP frontrunner status:
— Bobby Trosset (@bobbybaltim0re) December 23, 2024
"No, I think it's Josh Allen. I don't even think it's close. … Without Josh Allen, this team wins two or three games for the Bills. Lamar Jackson, you can still hand it to a Hall of… pic.twitter.com/ESQRsPhBZ5
While it’s undeniable that the Ravens’ star quarterback is having an incredible season, Allen’s contribution and impact on the Bills’ success this season and pursuit of the No. 1 seed in the AFC can be attributed entirely to the quarterback. That’s what the former Bills coach emphasized by claiming that the Bills wouldn’t be in such a strong position if it wasn’t for Allen – hence, the Most Valuable Player.
Josh Allen and the Bills eye top seed in AFC as season winds down
Chasing the top seed in the conference, the Bills are approaching the final two games of the season. Their competitor for the AFC title is the Kansas City Chiefs, who are aiming for a historic three-peat with a 14-1 season record. Following the recent victory over the New England Patriots, quarterback Allen discussed his plans for the remaining two games of the 2024 campaign.
We’re in a weird spot right now where we’re still fighting for the one seed, but we don’t control our own destiny. As an offense it’s, ‘How much are we willing to show? Are we wanting to go extreme and show everything in our arsenal?’ There’s a line that you’ve got to toe.
Josh Allen said
If by some miracle, the Chiefs lost both the remaining games of the season against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos respectively, then the Bills will certainly occupy the first seed. Having said that, they would need to strategize the coming two weeks in such a way as to secure victories while also reserving their strength for the playoffs.
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