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Warner Vs. Brees: Battle For The League MVP

 
In an NFL season as crazy as 2008 is turning out, it's good to see some shining stars emerging from the chaos.  On one side we have Kurt Warner, past league MVP and Super Bowl champion leading an Arizona team that has consistently underachieved over the years. On the other, we have Drew Brees, a quarterback on pace to break Dan Marino's season passing record and the only player that gives his team a shot at the playoffs. Near the beginning of the season, fan support was clearly on Brees's side.  His team's offense was explosive and the defense had at least improved since last year.  Even when the injury bug plagued the Saints, they could always really on him to keep them in the game. As the season progressed, Warner's MVP popularity grew.  The Cardinals were winning games and pulling away from the rest of their division for the first time in what seems like forever.  But in the end, it will come down to a lot of variables.  1.  Who is more important to ... (link)

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