Who do you most want to be Superbowl MVP?

**PurpleApocalypse37** · 01-24-2013, 05:44 PM

For me, it goes like this:

1. Joe Flacco
2. Ed Reed
3. Ray Lewis
4. Torrey Smith
5. Ray Rice

I have Ed Reed second because if he were to win it, that would mean there would be at least one (probably two) Ed Reed pick-sixes in the superbowl. And THAT would be incredible.

Though it would be the very best if Joe Flacco won because that would probably put him in the elite category for sure. Also it would mean he'd maybe have a quarterback rating 119 or higher, which would mean he'd have a higher qb rating than Roethlisberger had in his two superbowl victories COMBINED.

**Tottenham Raven** · 01-24-2013, 05:52 PM

Flacco, it would further silence his critics and that d-bag on ESPN can finally shut his yap.

**MarkS** · 01-24-2013, 05:52 PM

1. Joe Flacco
2. Ed Reed
3. T-Sizzle
4. Anquan Bouldin
5. Haloti Ngata
6. Ray Rice
7. Torrey Smith
8. Jarrett Johnson (*only half-kidding, but really: how much does it suck that he isn't here for this?)

Ray's already got one. So after Joe, it's basically those players who have meant the most to this team, in roughly descending order of seniority

**wickedsolo** · 01-24-2013, 05:53 PM

It is possible that Ed Reed gets the MVP with some heroic interceptions...

However, the reality is that no one on the defensive side of the ball has made as many plays as Flacco has.

Flacco has the ball in his hands every snap on offense and he clearly is on a mission.

Finally, the Niner's weakness is in their secondary, which means Rice and/or Pierce may have tough games in front of them. However, the Flacco to Torrey/Q/Pitta connection could come up huge.

**Arthorn** · 01-24-2013, 05:55 PM

I really don't care who wins it, as long as they're wearing a Ravens uniform.

**CincyCat** · 01-24-2013, 05:58 PM

Joe Flacco, just to piss off ESPN and all of the blowhards that dump on him with regularity. His stats stand up against anyone else's.

**kronusthebonus** · 01-24-2013, 06:01 PM

It doesn't matter, Eli got Super Bowl MVP and they still shit on him. I just want a W.

**Ravenalytics** · 01-24-2013, 06:02 PM

I don't want Flacco to win MVP because that will just make him even more expensive.

My List:
1. Ed Reed: After so many hurt seasons, so much he's given this team, all he's done to redefine the safety position and to always tend to our secondary, he's earned it. It's his home city, too! I only hope that Ed doesn't get too hungry and blow coverages or try to lateral during a punt return. Ed's my favorite player, and I want possibly his last game as a Raven to be his most honored.

2. Ray Rice: I would love to see the little guy get it, but I think the 49ers run game is too stout. Obviously, it's much more likely Flacco gets MVP, but I still like to think that there's still importance to the run game. Rice winning would prove that.

3. Haloti Ngata: Another Raven who's truly deserving. I would love to put Sizzle hear, but Ngata's the only one of our Monster Stars that hasn't won DPOY, so he gets my love.

4. Torrey: He lost his little brother. This would do the memory proud.

5. Boldin: I think he's the most likely candidate after Flacco. Q deserves not only a victory, but recognition for his clutch ability.

**Ravenswintitle** · 01-24-2013, 06:02 PM

Perfect scenario would be Ray Lewis. Would love to see Flacco get it

**KLynch** · 01-24-2013, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Tottenham Raven

Flacco, it would further silence his critics and that d-bag on ESPN can finally shut his yap.

Which one?

**Filmstudy** · 01-24-2013, 06:04 PM

Reed could possibly be the MVP for the losing team ala Howley, but assuming the Ravens win...

...my order would be:
1. Reed--he's been a complete gentleman on Ray's last ride which might also be his swansong with the Ravens
2. Lewis--Great ending, it won't impact any contract negotiations negatively
3. Yanda--This would be all but impossible, but even though Ravens' fans know he's great, most of the rest of the world doesn't know how great. Still 0 sacks (or portions thereof) allowed in 17 games played.
4. Boldin--He's had an outstanding postseason
5. Flacco--He's most likely to get it, but he'll get paid even if he does not and a bad game against a team like the 49ers won't mean he can't play well for the foreseeable future.

**CincyCat** · 01-24-2013, 06:04 PM

[QUOTE=Ravenalytics;569509]I don't want Flacco to win MVP because that will just make him even more expensive.
[QUOTE]

Meh, what's a few more million....

**PurpleApocalypse37** · 01-24-2013, 06:05 PM

If Flacco gets Superbowl MVP then we will probably be able to make the argument of him having the best postseason of a QB in NFL history. Because he already has 8 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. For comparison, Roethlisberger in his two superbowl wins was 7-3 and 3-1, and Manning was 3-7 in his. Brady was 1-1, 5-2, and 5-0 in his three (WOW. In the playoffs the last three years Flacco is 15-2. Meanwhile Brady was 11-3 in his three Superbowl seasons. Yet people call FLACCO the game-manager) The only contemporary competition for Flacco if he has a good Superbowl is Drew Brees (8-0 in three games), Eli Manning (9-1), and Aaron Rodgers (9-2). I have Aaron Rodgers listed even though his is worse than Eli Manning's because well, we all know Rodgers had three dropped touchdowns in the Superbowl. He had a top 3 quarterback performance in NFL superbowl history.

So if Flacco can have a 2-3 touchdown performance and still not throw any interceptions... holy shit.

**RavenScallywag** · 01-24-2013, 06:06 PM

This is easy...

A Raven.

**Ravenalytics** · 01-24-2013, 06:06 PM

[QUOTE=CincyCat;569516][QUOTE=Ravenalytics;569509]I don't want Flacco to win MVP because that will just make him even more expensive.

Meh, what's a few more million....

Corey Graham, for one.

**admartian** · 01-24-2013, 06:07 PM

This is what I predict; in a win, Joe Flacco throws 364 Yards; 4 TDs 0 picks. But Kaepernick is named SB MVP...

Just as a last "F You" to the Ravens from the NFL/media....

**RavenScallywag** · 01-24-2013, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by PurpleApocalypse37

If Flacco gets Superbowl MVP then we will probably be able to make the argument of him having the best postseason of a QB in NFL history. Because he already has 8 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. For comparison, Roethlisberger in his two superbowl wins was 7-3 and 3-1, and Manning was 3-7 in his. Brady was 1-1, 5-2, and 5-0 in his three. The only competition for Flacco if he has a good Superbowl is Drew Brees (8-0 in three games), Eli Manning (9-1), and Aaron Rodgers (9-2). I have Aaron Rodgers listed even though his is worse than Eli Manning's because well, we all know Rodgers had three dropped touchdowns in the Superbowl. He had a top 3 quarterback performance in NFL superbowl history.

So if Flacco can have a 2-3 touchdown performance and still not throw any interceptions... holy shit.

For the QBs who have thrown 8 TDs without an INT...They all went on to win the SB and SB MVP. So...history is on Joe's side if he keeps his passes in Raven arms.

**RavenScallywag** · 01-24-2013, 06:09 PM

[QUOTE=Ravenalytics;569521][QUOTE=CincyCat;569516]

Originally Posted by Ravenalytics

I don't want Flacco to win MVP because that will just make him even more expensive.

Corey Graham, for one.

A few more million over the life of a contract won't really do all that much...it'll probably end up in backloaded money anyway

**CincyCat** · 01-24-2013, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by PurpleApocalypse37

If Flacco gets Superbowl MVP then we will probably be able to make the argument of him having the best postseason of a QB in NFL history. Because he already has 8 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. For comparison, Roethlisberger in his two superbowl wins was 7-3 and 3-1, and Manning was 3-7 in his. Brady was 1-1, 5-2, and 5-0 in his three. The only competition for Flacco if he has a good Superbowl is Drew Brees (8-0 in three games), Eli Manning (9-1), and Aaron Rodgers (9-2). I have Aaron Rodgers listed even though his is worse than Eli Manning's because well, we all know Rodgers had three dropped touchdowns in the Superbowl. He had a top 3 quarterback performance in NFL superbowl history.

So if Flacco can have a 2-3 touchdown performance and still not throw any interceptions... holy shit.

Flacco could have a storybook season with one more win. He doesn't get rattled easily and seems ready for the challenge. Maybe he knew something earlier this season and didn't take the offer because of it. The great ones know when they are ready to put it all together.

**RavenScallywag** · 01-24-2013, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by admartian

This is what I predict; in a win, Joe Flacco throws 364 Yards; 4 TDs 0 picks. But Kaepernick is named SB MVP...

Just as a last "F You" to the Ravens from the NFL/media....

Only once has a losing player been named MVP...

QUICK, anyone know which SB? You should know this!