Everyone has heard the myth "defense wins championships." This used to be true, but now it seems that the defense can get you there, but the offense wins in the playoffs--when it matters. I do not argue that a defense is not needed; a Super Bowl team must be balanced. But the offense is what comes through. When was the last time a "nobody special" QB won the Super Bowl? I mean a true nobody. Magical seasons make a somebody (even Brad Johnson had his year). Jeff Hostetler (NYG, XXV) is probably the first of that category to win a Super Bowl. He had a very efficient game, completing 20 of 32 passes for 222 yards, with one touchdown and no interceptions. To win a Super Bowl, you need a good quarterback.
The playoff teams watching this Super Bowl did not all have that quarterback. Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) is getting older and showing it. Jay Cutler (CHI) fell short, although he is behind a dreadful line. Matt Cassel (KC) looked horrible in the playoffs. The Jets' Mark Sanchez definitely needs to improve if his team wants to get over the hump and advance to the big game.
There are 45 Super Bowls, so obviously there are 45 Super Bowl MVP's. Of those 45, eight are defenders, one a return specialist. Of the 36 offensive players (counting repeats) to win the award, 24 are quarterbacks.
Having a franchise QB cannot be emphasized enough. The Redskins need one and the draft is the perfect time to grab one. Most mock drafts have shown that defenders will fill the top 10 picks, which gives the Redskins their pick at players to improve their offense, with holes at every position but left tackle and tight end.
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