The Miami Dolphins have surged ahead this season under the leadership of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and dynamic wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Despite a recent setback against the Kansas City Chiefs, the team’s dominance over rivals has been emphatic, often securing victories by significant margins.
Currently boasting a commendable 9-3 record, the Dolphins reign supreme in the AFC East. Beyond their stellar on-field contributions, Hill’s remarkable support for his quarterback and record-breaking achievements have garnered attention. Meanwhile, Dallas Cowboys standout Micah Parsons has thrown his weight behind the WR’s bid for a non-quarterback MVP title following his impressive performance.
Micah Parsons throws support behind Tyreek Hill’s MVP bid
The 2023 NFL season has become synonymous with the lightning-fast prowess of Tyreek Hill, transforming it into a season for the ages. The partnership between Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill has ignited fireworks on the field.
The WR’s breathtaking speed and the QB’s precision passing paved the way for a 45-15 victory for the Dolphins. Hill’s explosive performance, which included touchdown passes of 78 and 60 yards, impressed both the home crowd and the fans from the opposing team. Despite grappling with injuries, he amassed an unprecedented 2,098 receiving yards in a single 17-game NFL season and is in discussion for the MVP race.
The buzz around Hill’s exceptional performance hasn’t been confined to the confines of Miami, as Micah Parsons made a compelling case for the receiver’s MVP candidacy. In a lighthearted yet emphatic manner on his podcast, the Cowboys star playfully said he could step into the shoes of quarterbacks and utilize the Dolphins WR’s extraordinary talents to their fullest potential.
“I am talking crazy right now… I truly believe I could be Tyreek Hill’s quarterback. I could throw it up to Tyreek Hill…. This might be the crazy Madden side of me, but he’s just that good,” he said via SI.com.
Expressing admiration for not only Hill but also for other gifted players like Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey, Parsons envisioned his ability to feed them the ball and watch magic unfold on the field.
“If I get the ball to Christian McCaffrey in space, he’s gonna make something happen. He’s gonna make a play for me. Same thing with Deebo.”
Hill’s league-leading 1,481 receiving yards through 12 games, averaging 123.4 yards per contest, places him in rarified air. His consistency, evident in recording his eighth 100-yard game, has tied a long-standing franchise record.
With all the hype and statistics, however, one truth stands out: no wide receiver has ever won MVP award. The Dolphins receiver is poised to make history this season by potentially shattering boundaries and rewriting the book.
Adrian Peterson’s 2012 win as the last non-QB MVP
The MVP Award has predominantly found its home in the hands of quarterbacks in the competitive landscape of the NFL. Since 1986, this prestigious honor has been bestowed upon non-quarterbacks a mere nine times.
The last non-QB to win the award was Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson in 2012. Peterson’s 2012 campaign was nothing short of extraordinary, as amidst a landscape dominated by non-signal-callers, he transcended expectations by amassing an astounding 2,097 rushing yards on 348 carries.
The record landed the RB second on the all-time list for single-season rushing yards. He galvanized the Vikings to push them to the playoffs after a lackluster 3-13 record the previous year.
However, Peterson’s triumph in 2012 was not an isolated incident in the history of the NFL. Non-Qabs claiming the MVP Award have been a rarity since 1986. The esteemed company of non-QB MVPs includes legends like Jim Brown, who secured the honor three times during his illustrious career with the Cleveland Browns.
Others, like Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos and Emmitt Smith of the Dallas Cowboys, showcased their brilliance, which earned them MVP honors. Davis’ 2,008 rushing yards in 1998 and Smith’s pivotal role in the Cowboys’ Super Bowl victory after a challenging start in 1993 are moments etched in football history.
