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Green Bay Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Wins NFL Most Valuable Player Award

Aaron Rodgers Wins NFL MVP

(AP) — Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide.

Rodgers earned 48 votes to two for New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the NFL. The Packers star is the first Green Bay player honored since Brett Favre concluded a run of three straight seasons as MVP in 1997.

“It means a lot to be recognized as a consistent player and contributing on my team,” Rodgers said. “I think it’s an award that relies on a player having the support of his teammates, obviously, guys blocking, guys running, guys catching, guys making plays. But I’m very honored to receive the award.”

Rodgers received a standing ovation after his name was announced by Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, the league’s only four-time MVP. The award was presented on the “NFL Honors” primetime special Saturday night on NBC.

“We’re all really excited to see you back on the field next year,” Rodgers told Manning.

Rodgers led the NFL in passing with a 122.5 rating built on 45 touchdown passes, six interceptions and a 68.3 completion percentage as the Packers went 15-1 and won the NFC North. The Packers were beaten by the New York Giants at Lambeau Field in the divisional round.

“People really count on me to be consistent each week, to play well. Knowing that my performance, the fact that I touch the ball every play, I have a direct impact on the game, the way I play,” Rodgers said. “And if I‘m playing consistent and doing things I know I’m supposed to do, we’ve been able to have some success because of it.”

He joins former Packers Bart Starr, Jim Taylor and Paul Hornung as MVPs.

Rodgers is the third consecutive quarterback voted MVP, joining New England’s Tom Brady (2007, 2010) and Indianapolis’ Peyton Manning (2008, 2009).

Comments (26)

  • Donald727
    Posted on February 6, 2012 at 10:28pm

    Number 12 is the MAN! Brett who?

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  • countryfirst
    Posted on February 5, 2012 at 9:43am

    There are more Lombardi trophies in the near future. Just get the defense to rank in the middle teens and watch out.

    I will fly my Packer flag (In Florida) for another week longer after the Super bowl, in honor of the MVP.

    And have the new one flying with anticipation at the start of training camp. Below the Stars and Strips of course

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  • David, the Constitutional Libertarian
    Posted on February 5, 2012 at 9:13am

    Congrats Rodgers and to the whole Green Bay team.

    How bout on the off season, we get another pass rusher.

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  • David, the Constitutional Libertarian
    Posted on February 5, 2012 at 9:06am

    You know who I miss a lot? Mr D, the Preacher of pain, Mr. sack attack. Reggie White. The packers needed a pass rush this year to go further. #1 Offense and #32 Defense does not cut the mustard.

    Great Job Aaron, looking forward to next year.

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    • American Saint
      Posted on February 5, 2012 at 9:19am

      I do miss the Minister of Defense and he did anchor that defense like they have not seen since. When the Saints were knocked out I knew I had still had my Pack to get the trophy. Once they were knocked out, my season was over. I’ll watch the game tonight of course but only because I love football. Really wish we had the Saints or Pack in the game though.

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    • David, the Constitutional Libertarian
      Posted on February 5, 2012 at 9:31am

      Yeah, I was actually hoping for the Broncos to get the other side of the ticket. And either the Saints or the Giants if the Pack lost. You guys and the Giants were the only ones to give us a run this year.

      Yeah, I will watch and cheer for the Giants I guess. Dag nabit!

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  • American Saint
    Posted on February 5, 2012 at 8:55am

    Really? Aaron Rodgers? With the exception of passer rating and INT’s he lost out on every other category to Drew Brees. I won’t even mention their post season stats (which I realize are not considered in voting).

    Don’t get me wrong, I am a huge Rodgers fan and root for GB any time they are not playing the Saints but I really thought that at the very least, the honor should have been shared.

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    • David, the Constitutional Libertarian
      Posted on February 5, 2012 at 9:07am

      Who is this Drew Brees fellow you speak of?

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    • David, the Constitutional Libertarian
      Posted on February 5, 2012 at 9:11am

      You know who the second best quarterback was this year?

      Matt Flynn, also of the Green Bay Packers. LOL!!!!!

      http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Green-Bay-Packers-defeat-Detroit-Lions-010112

      WOW, he got 6 touchdowns against the Lions.

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    • starchy
      Posted on February 6, 2012 at 8:44am

      Aaron Rodgers did not best Drew Brees numbers in the rest of the categories because he was sat down in the middle of the 3rd quarter or the 4th quarter of most of the games this year (and didn’t play at all in the last game of the season). Had he stayed on the field, his numbers would have been much better, including breaking the all time single season touchdown record. He was phenomenal this year, and his quarterback rating speaks for itself. Any other year Brees would have had this, but Rodgers was amazing in the 2011 regular season.

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  • neverending
    Posted on February 5, 2012 at 12:26am

    Good for Aaron Rodgers – most deserving of it.

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  • The-Monk
    Posted on February 5, 2012 at 12:25am

    So who wants to bet me that the total live play time for the entire game will be 18 minutes or less? Any takers?

    Report Post » The-Monk  
  • maroon67
    Posted on February 4, 2012 at 11:19pm

    Yeah Baby… what a Class Act!

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  • Detroit paperboy
    Posted on February 4, 2012 at 10:51pm

    Really ??? So i guess thats minus and not counting the two quarterbacks that got their teams to the superbowl…. Or did they mean the most expensive player ????

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    • Sola Scriptura
      Posted on February 4, 2012 at 11:43pm

      Since you’re from Detroit, I’ll make this simple for you. MVP Covers ONLY the regular season. In the regular season, Rodgers had statistically one of the best seasons ever by a QB. He broke the passer rating record for a season, which is the standard to a QB’s effectives. It basically means he had the BEST season ever by a QB in terms of efficiency, in only 15 games.

      That enough for you Skip Bayless?

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    • THERepublic
      Posted on February 5, 2012 at 12:17am

      Actually Aaron Rodgers is one of the most underpaid star players in the NFL.

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    • fshflthnkng
      Posted on February 5, 2012 at 12:51am

      IF i was a detroit fan I guess I would have a crappy attutite also….

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    • fshflthnkng
      Posted on February 5, 2012 at 12:52am

      IF i was a detroit fan I guess I would have a crappy attitude also….

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    • Detroit paperboy
      Posted on February 5, 2012 at 4:24am

      @ Sola…..Well thank you for pointing that out to me , its been tough to be a dedicated football fan in Detroit…. So i usually spend my time with hot young women, while u circle jerk every sunday with four other guys….i appreciate your in depth knowledge…. Sreiously , i do… Is that one of your buddys callin ? And lay off the Cheetoes….. Your wankers turnin orange !!!

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    • Detroit paperboy
      Posted on February 5, 2012 at 4:29am

      @fshflthinking
      Instead you just have crappy breath…..

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    • David, the Constitutional Libertarian
      Posted on February 5, 2012 at 9:09am

      You know who the second best quarterback of the year was? Hint, it was another Green Bay quarterback.

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    • David, the Constitutional Libertarian
      Posted on February 5, 2012 at 9:12am

      How many touchdowns did he get against the Lions again?
      Was it 3 or 4 or was it 5?

      NO IT WAS SIX!!!!!!

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    • lukerw
      Posted on February 5, 2012 at 1:27pm

      Does this mean… everyone gets a Trophy?

      Report Post » lukerw  
  • txblaze
    Posted on February 4, 2012 at 9:45pm

    YAY for Aaron!! I was hoping he would win MVP. I’m going to wear my #12 jersey tomorrow for our Super Bowl party in honor of him. Yes, people will mock me….I don’t care.

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  • hi
    Posted on February 4, 2012 at 9:25pm

    I only care about Tebow. What’s he up to lately?

    Report Post » hi  

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