Jeff Teague Argues Lamar Jackson Deserved NFL MVP Over Josh Allen

NFL Top 100 Player Rankings

• 🏈 The discussion begins with the NFL Top 100 list voted by players, featuring Patrick Certain at 10, Justin Jefferson at 9, Miles Garrett at 8, Derrick Henry at 7, Joe Burrow at 6, Pat Mahomes at 5, Jamar Chase at 4, Josh Allen at 3, Lamar Jackson at 2, and Saquon Barkley at 1.
• 💰 There's a brief debate on player compensation, comparing Derrick Henry's recent contract to Saquon Barkley's.

Lamar Jackson's MVP Case

• 🎯 Jeff Teague strongly believes that Lamar Jackson should have won the NFL MVP award last year, stating it "should have been Lamar Jackson."
• 🏆 While acknowledging Josh Allen deserved it, Teague asserts that Lamar had the best quarterback season.
• 🌟 The consensus is that Lamar Jackson is the best quarterback in the NFL or at least had the best season.

Patrick Mahomes's Dominance

• 👑 Patrick Mahomes is still considered the best quarterback by some, regardless of his team's performance, drawing parallels to Tom Brady's ability to win games even when not playing exceptionally well.
• 📈 Mahomes is seen as consistently doing "just enough to win games" and is expected to have a strong year, despite the Chiefs having a "quote unquote down year" with only two losses.

Travis Kelce's Future

• ⏳ There's speculation that this might be Travis Kelce's last year in the NFL, with the possibility of him retiring after a potential Super Bowl win.
• 💍 The conversation briefly touches on Kelce's personal life and potential marriage.

Player Preferences and MVP Predictions

• 🥇 When asked about rankings, the consensus is that peer recognition from fellow athletes is more important than media or fan opinions.
• 🔮 For the upcoming NFL MVP, predictions include Derrick Henry, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, and Lamar Jackson, with some favoring Lamar for MVP and Super Bowl MVP.
• 🐎 The Baltimore Ravens are considered strong contenders with an upgraded squad, and if they don't succeed this year, it will lead to significant discussions about Lamar Jackson.
• 🗣️ Other teams and players mentioned for potential success include Daniel Jones and the Commanders, Anthony Richardson, Green Bay Packers, and the San Francisco 49ers.