I was listening to a football podcast this morning, and they barely even mentioned MVP candidates—instead, they kept talking about roster depth and how “complete teams” win in January. I remember when the MVP talk used to dominate everything. Now it’s like the sixth man on defense or the backup O-line is getting more attention. Why do you think the conversation has shifted so much? Is it just analytics talking or is there something bigger going on in how teams are built?
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I’m more of a casual fan, but I’ve noticed how much commentators have started highlighting things like “depth charts” and “second-unit performance” in broadcasts. Used to be all about quarterbacks and highlight reels. Maybe the game’s just evolving and people are paying more attention to the full picture now. Makes it more fun to watch, honestly.
That’s a really good observation. I think it’s partly because fans and analysts are starting to see how fragile teams can be when they rely too heavily on one star. If your MVP goes down, then what? But if your depth is strong, you can actually survive that. There’s a solid breakdown of this trend over at https://walterfootball.com/superteams.php, and it does a great job explaining how balanced rosters are becoming the new standard. Personally, I think the shift is overdue. A good rotation of solid players can keep things running smoothly all season, whereas one superstar can only carry so much weight—especially in football, where injuries are everywhere.