He’s such an improvement at the position over last year. Of course, Sharper is too, but Greer is playing almost like a “shut-down” corner. That one big play given up to Roddy White should have been flagged for offensive pass interference. If that wasn’t a push-off, what the hell is?

They’re both certainly worthy of the honor, but I gotta lean Greer. I still have Chasin’ David nightmares, so I’m more inclined to lean CB.

Sharper is the man who makes GW’s schemes work. He can play single safety effectively, allowing Roman Harper to become a stud strong safety, and allowing the corner blitzes that we use maybe more than any other team in the league. Without Sharper, none of that happens, and we go back to giving up a lot of yards AND a lot of points.

Sharper and Greer have almost identical contributions so far as I can remember. While Sharper has more picks, and far more pick-sixes, some of those were in garbage time, and Greer’s pick-six was a game-changer against Atlanta, just as Sharper’s one against Miami was. Both gave up one touchdown, and both have defended a handful of touchdown passes. Don’t know why I picked Greer over Sharper, really. They seem neck-and-neck, with Sharper having the statistical advantage on int’s, while Greer has the advantage on defensed passes. I guess he did seem the most consistent performer. Or maybe I like to be contrarian.

On a more important note, two defensive backs are vying for the Saints’ defensive MVP honors! What? That alone is worth mention. And Harper and Porter aren’t far behind, either.

For me, it’s between Sharper and Vilma and because of the game changing plays, I have to go Sharper. The reason I say it’s between those two is something you can’t see on a stat sheet. They are the coaches on the field. Sometimes GW will send in a play and it’s up to those two guys to get people in position for that play or change it all together. Greer has been WONDERFUL but I think we would see a bigger drop off if we lost Sharper or Vilma than we would if we lost Greer.

Don’t get me wrong, Greer was a wonderful pickup. I’m delighted we have him. And he’s a huge part of why our secondary has made such a one-year turnaround.

But huge doesn’t not a majority — or even a minority most important — make. There’s a reason why Sharper is blowing the vote away. Because he makes the other guys around him better. Just like Drew does for his OL and his WRs and the rest of the offense, Sharper (together with Vilma) is a key cog that even without his game-changing plays would still be at least worth considering for MVP, and though he probably wouldn’t get it he might still deserve it anyway.

Of and by himself, Greer would have improved the secondary, but only his part of it. He’d be like Asmougha or Revis — (mostly) shutting down his part of the field, but having little effect on the rest of the field and as a result the rest of the D wouldn’t be as good as it is. Sharper has improved the entire secondary — and even the LBs to some degree — simply by his experience and ability to help make sure the other guys are doing their job right. And that’s why he’s MVP.

so no debate there? Safe to assume we all agree he’s the man?

The D …
has been rock solid …
and seems to really play it’s best when the chips are down.

I think it all starts with Greg Williams and the veteran leadership shown by Vilma, Harper and future hall inductee, Darren Sharper,

Our stud corner/safety core have followed the lead and are amongst the best in the league and the defense in general has jumped into the new aggressive schema with both feet.

Without a doubt, there is still work to do before the defense rivals our league leading offense but the boys in the trenches have been as gritty as a course sandpaper and have contributed in ways that most would have thought to be impossible just 12 months ago.

Our D is no longer something to be laughed at, but a reliable and integral part of the team. The off season acquisitions and additions have been key but just as important is the belief and willingness to play within Williams’ system.

I love the confidence and dare I say borderline cockiness shown and I’m excited and for the first time in a long time, enjoy watching our guys fighting for the ball and better yet for a chance drop opposition QB’s for a loss. It’s something I’ve come to expect and something I believe the players expect of themselves.

They are an opportunistic crew and big plays …
game changing plays seem to be the norm and the success seems to be contagious with a spotlight big enough for all to share.

Without a doubt, I find it a far tougher choice to pick a Defensive MVP.

I can’t argue with Greer as he has been the picture of consistency but I do believe Darren Sharper and Tracy Porter to be key ingredients and as such a big reason why the number of long pass and catch plays are down in comparison to the last several years.

Hats off too to the D line and the guys who have filled in admirably for the banged up starters. I love what Greg Williams has done and I love how the plug and play players keep plugging along and getting the job done.

deserves this award. They have been unreal all season.