After the Eagles forced the Chiefs to another three-and-out in the second quarter of the Super Bowl, I turned to Bo Wulf with a question: “Do you think Vic Fangio is eligible for MVP?” It was said with a touch of humor — the “P” in the award, of course, indicates “player” — but it was also said because it became clear quickly on Sunday that the Eagles defense was making history and the MVP vote might be complicated.
As one of 16 voters for the Super Bowl MVP, I took the responsibility seriously, but I didn’t intend to write about it. The vote-getter deserves an article more than a column explaining why he earned the vote. While waiting at the gate in the New Orleans airport on Monday, I hear...