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Another major topic was Saquon Barkley and his impressive achievement of breaking the 2,000 rushing yard mark in the season. While Foxworth acknowledged Barkley’s phenomenal performance, he posited that the presence of an “Offensive Player of the Year” award often diminishes Barkley’s visibility in MVP discussions. The comparison with quarterbacks, particularly the impact they have on their teams, was a point of contention, confounding the argument for Barkley as a legitimate candidate for MVP.
Barkley’s elusiveness in the discussion compared to elite quarterbacks highlighted not only how positional value is perceived but also illustrated the intricate balance between individual performance and collective success in the NFL.