People always cite the same ones.
But I was unfamiliar with this man’s incredible feat/existence until today.
They were trying to name every NFL MVP ever (via Sporcle quiz).
They were stumped on a player from the Washington Redskins (wasn’t racist yet) in 1982.
When they eventually gave up, I saw the player’s name was Mark Moseley.
They didn’t even mention him on the show, but I Googled Mark Moseley myself.
I had never heard that name in my life.
And as it turns out, Mark Moseley was a god damn kicker.
I can confidently say heled themthere, because he was named their most valuable player.
The most valuable player on any team, in fact.
He edged out San Diego Chargers quarterback Dan Fouts by a mere 2 votes.
He must have been making 3-4 field goals per game.
He must have been nailing 50+ yarders all over the place.
He must have been a perennial Pro Bowler who was consistently hitting 80-90% of his kicks.
Moseley’s stats are surprisingly underwhelming (MVP season highlighted)
95.2% is incredible.
But to win MVP and not make a single kick over 50 yards seems ridiculous.
Nowadays, it’s almost shocking to see any kicker miss from within 50.
Anything under 60 you expect to go in.
But apparently, kickersreallystunk back then.
But he went 2 for 2 in the Super Bowl to defeat the Miami Dolphins.
He nailed all 14 of his 19-yard extra points.
And regardless, the MVP is a regular season award.
He had multiple game winners and crucial late game kicks.
HeledWashington to an 8-1 record.
He won the MVP as a kicker.
Then he promptly went back to hitting well below 80% for the remainder of his career.
That’s something new I learned today.
MAYBE it could be tied.
But I highly doubt that as well.
There are way too many points scored nowadays.
Plus, the NFL simply wouldn’t allow it.
They can’t have a kicker be the face of the league.
Or to whoever has the highest QBR that year.
He did something that will probably never be done again.
I’m sure Pat McAfee is proud.
