KC 1st Q MVP Analysis
by A26C | 7 years ago | 3 Comments
As we head into the 2nd Quarter of the season I would like to take time to analayze and review the 3 most impactful players on our team up to this point. For the first four games these players demonstrated the importance of winning in all 3 phases of the game.
*Sidenote: the stats used don't take into account games played after this article was thought/written.
Special Teams MVP: CB Jacob Bouye
Drafted in the 3rd round this rookie wasn't expected to play much outside of Dime and Sub packages. Turns out he's an ace on the FB Block team with a league leading 2 Blocked FGA that lead to 2 TDs off the scoop and score. He's an early favorite for the Pro Bowl as a special teamer.
Defensive MVP: $Backer Eric Berry
The jack of all trades has done it again. After playing corner for two seasons(1 Pro Bowl at CB) Berry has been asked to move to the $Backer position where he takes on a more in the box linebacker role. He hasn't dissapointed with impact plays in every game thus far. He leads the league in pass deflections(10) to accompany 4 INTs, half a QB Tackle and a FF. He has literally eliminated the field between the numbers(check gifs vs Detroit and LA) and has came up with big plays in the most clutch moments of games.
His ability to DELETE the middle of the field in an almost Brian Urlacher way makes things easier for defensive coordinator Lucious Fox. He also allows us to cheat/help other areas of the field as well as be agressive in our pass rush. The results speak for themselves with the 4th ranked defense in points allowed.
Offensive MVP: OW Cordarrelle Patterson
When he was signed in the offseason there was skepticism and sass when it was announced he Patterson would move to RB. Coach Bruce Wayne couldn't understand the sass seeing as he played RB quite a bit when Adrian Peterson was hurt and petitioned to move to RB to stay in Minnesota in 2016 after seeing the success of RB Ty Montgomery.
With that said, you could argue he's been the most valuable player on the entire team. When prized RB Zeke Elliot left with a shoulder tear mere minutes into the season opener it was CP who exploded for a league leading 201 yds rushing in Wk1.
When Mahommes was inaccurate in the adjustment to a new offense, CP was the security blanket.
With Zeke returning for the Wk4 matchup vs Denver, CP was able to play more special teams and showcased his ability once more in an epic KR TD. We probably wouldn't be where we are if weren't for him.
