A quarterback, for instance, is at least twice as important as an offensive guard; this would put Evans behind Brees by 6.18 to 3.29. It would mean, also, that there is no way a guard could ever be the MVP…which is, in my opinion, simply reality.

Each position needs a multiplier.

Such as when defensive lineman hit him from behind (or in front unexpectedly) and strip him. Sure, it’s his job to protect the ball, but there is a limit. His primary job on passing plays is to first read defenses, look for receivers and “feel” pressure. Sometimes it’s impossible to “feel” pressure from defense if it does not appear to be there and then a split second later it’s on him and it’s too late. And, as far as interceptions and incompletes, they sometimes are not his fault, that should go without saying. Every QB in this league will have both- just look at Favre’s Hall of Fame career, many ints. Goes with the territory. Alternatively, a QB could be like Bernie Kosar who threw so few INTS in his prime, but the team never accomplished much, or like Mc Nabb who is stingy on INTS and seems to work against the team because he throws many passes low and in the ground out of fear of an INT. I remember Marino throwing 4-5 interceptions in games as well as Joe Namath and Jpe Montana. I think if you want a more consistent performer than Brees, then you should trade him for, hmmm… let’s see, I can’t think of anybody that would be that person. All QBs have this occur, it comes with the territory.

I guess it’s NOT an MVP vote, based on the verbage of the question:

“Which Saints offensive player do you think performed the best during the first half of the 2009 season?”

Gotta go with Evans, based on his dependability (no games missed due to injuries) and consistency (only one penalty in eight games).

He deserves a nod for what he brought to the offense in the first half of this season…But I just couldn’t do it! That said, I hope he finishes his career here in N.O. He managed to usurp my inappropriate affections for Karney, which I didn’t think possible. At least not until I found out Karney wasn’t the HB/MLB for the VooDoo. That was a crushing blow to my Karney legend.

I know …
this is the Offensive MVP,
but I think it’s important that we look at both sides of the ball as I believe both are part and parcel to scoring points …
finishing games and being where we are at the half way point.

First off …
hats off to our D and Greg Williams as the tenacious and opportunistic way they are playing. It’s every bit as important as having the pass and offensive running options that we are fortunate to have this year.

Okay …
now back to the “O”.

No doubt about it, Jahri Evans has been steady and a great anchor but Drew Brees is the single most important offensive talent we have. Make no mistake he is driving this offensive tank and while he does need his line to protect him and give him time to operate, he is nothing short of a genius tactician and something special to watch.

He reads the defense like few in the game and his ability to audible and check down is unparalleled. Yes he and the team have had issues securing the ball over the last few games but it’s important to realize that when the offense in general is being pressured, the ball handler is more apt to fumble or turnover the pigskin. Hey, he has it in his hands each and every time he is under center … so the math makes sense.

It’s a real credit to the coaching staff, how the team has been able to make necessary adjustments at half time that have resulted in a notable improvement in protecting the ball and in taking back control of the game. The fourth quarter point differential stat; 91-18 is proof positive just how great an organization the Saints are.

What it all comes down too …
is having a great …
GREAT team made up of great individuals who are paying the price and thinking only of the great things the team can do this year.

Hey, M Colston could be amongst the league leaders in yardage, TD’s and every other receiver stat they track. He is a monster and has paid off in spades, especially considering the lack of attention he garnered at the draft. Nothing short of robbery to get him in the seventh round!!!

While Marcus is a primary target, he knows that he is just one cog, one part of our dangerous offensive unit. The entire team knows that Drew and coach Payton change direction and gears like a teenager on a ten speed. It keeps our opponents guessing and helps sustain offensive drives while keeping opposing defenses on the field.

Yes, in my opinion Brees is the MVP.
He does more than the obvious like throwing for over 300 yards each and every game. He carries the hopes and the responsibility of team success on an off the field.

The guy is a gem, and the heart and soul of the entire WHO DAT Nation. Case and point, his promise to coach Payton and the subsequent plunge into the end zone just before halftime vs. the Dolphins. How big was that play and how would the game have ended and in turn how would the Saints have played in the coming weeks had we lost to Miami???

He leads by example, both with his god given athletic ability and just as importantly by sucking it up and doing what is necessary to win when things are looking just plain ugly on the field.

He is all too aware that success is never guaranteed and very seldom attained without a little blood sweat and tears and the offense and team in general follow his lead.

I should have been more specific, but I’m basically saying that Jahri Evans has played at a higher level more consistently than Drew Brees this season. Of course, no one is debating the fact that the Saints can absorb an injury to Evans more so than they can absorb an injury to Drew Brees. That’s a given. That has as much to do with the depth at a position as anything else, but of course the quarterback position is the most instrumental in Sean Payton’s offense. That said, just because the Saints can afford a Brees injury less, it doesn’t mean that Brees has performed on a higher level more consistently. Based on that, Evans my offensive MVP of the 1st half of the season. I don’t base it on theoretical injuries, I base it on performance.

has to be Brees just by definition alone. Most VALUABLE player. Sure you need 11 guys playing well to be successful. One person can’t do it alone. Football is the ultimate TEAM sport. That’s what makes it the greatest game in the world. But when you are talking MVP you have to look at who would cause the biggest drop off if they weren’t there and that without question is Drew Brees. And we are just talking about the Saints. Heck, Drew Brees is probably second in the LEAGUE for MVP voting. I CONSTANTLY have one’s in my pocket and I’d rather lose one of those than the occasional hundred dollar bill. Ok bad example but it’s kind of funny though.