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Patra: Non-QB MVPs for AFC teams

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Patra: Non-QB MVPs for AFC teams

Each of the last nine NFL MVPs have been quarterbacks, but which current players would prove to be most valuable to their teams if signal-callers weren't accounted for? Kevin Patra offers choices for each AFC club.

WHAT'S TRENDING

Sandra Douglass Morgan makes first comments as first Black female president in NFL history

Carr: Panthers don't trade for Mayfield 'unless they felt it was going to be Baker's team'

Garafolo: 'Everything is healing as expected' for Garoppolo ahead of '22

Jerry Rice: Ran routes for Lance, 'sky is the limit' for Niners' QB

Ravens agree to terms with Justin Houston on one-year deal

2022 NFL season: Ranking top duos at 11 key position groups

NFL makes strong push for flag football with eye on Olympics

NFL partners with Contract with Black America to strengthen economic equality

2022 SEASON PREVIEW

Best NFL team on paper heading into 2022 | 'GMFB'

Which player will improve the most in 2022? | 'GMFB'

Teams who need more hype this offseason | 'GMFB'

Are 2022 Eagles new version of dream team? | 'GMFB'

Predicting which records will be broken in 2022 | 'NFL Total Access'

Best fits for Jimmy Garoppolo, Baker Mayfield in 2022? | 'NFL Total Access'

Brett Favre forecasts Rodgers' future without Davante Adams

ANALYSIS

Seven-round NFL mock draft, Round 1: Building a win-now team from active players for 2022 season

2022 NFL season: One potential first-time Pro Bowler from each NFC team

Top 101 NFL free agents of 2022: 13 players still available after Rob Gronkowski retires

2022 NFL season: One potential first-time Pro Bowler from each AFC team

Building the best NFL team money can buy under the 2022 salary cap

Five scariest quarterbacks entering 2022 NFL season; where Gronk ranks among top TEs of all time

Ranking the eight NFL divisions by quarterback: AFC West stuffed with stars; AFC North rising

Rob Gronkowski retires (again) from NFL: Why we hope this one doesn't stick either

10 new NFL head coaches: Who's in the best situation for 2022? The worst? Let's rank 'em!

2022 NFL season: Who will make a Steph Curry-like move up the all-time player rankings?

Baltimore Ravens designed offense to maximize Lamar Jackson, not feed belly-aching wide receivers

The Dalton Scale: Top candidates to be prime meridian of QB1s in 2022 NFL season

Pittsburgh Steelers' history shows power of inclusive hiring practices

At Title IX event at Gillette Stadium, trailblazing women share experiences pushing for equality

Ranking the top 15 players from a LOADED 2019 NFL Draft class: Pass catchers and pass rushers galore!

Five NFL teams that significantly helped their quarterbacks this offseason -- and three that didn't

Which NFL players will level up in '22? CeeDee Lamb, Pat Surtain, Jalen Hurts top my GUARANTEED risers

Next Gen Stats' 10 most explosive runners of 2021: Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson on the board

Top three NFL defensive players of all time? Aaron Donald, Lawrence Taylor among answers

Next Gen Stats' top 10 pass catchers by CROE: Tee Higgins, Christian Kirk top the board!

NFL's most improved teams in 2022? Raiders, Eagles, Chargers among six rosters on the rise this offseason

NFL THROWBACK

Rob Gronkowski career highlights | NFL Legends

Every Tom Brady-Rob Gronkowski playoff TD | NFL Throwback

Barry Sanders mini movie | NFL Throwback

Gronk's signature runs after the catch | NFL Throwback

Randy Moss mini movie | NFL Throwback

Longest rushing touchdowns of all time | NFL Throwback

Best run from every season 1981-2021 | NFL Throwback

Top 100 QB runs of all time | NFL Throwback

Top 100 runs of all time | NFL Throwback

60 minutes of game winners | NFL Throwback

Best touchdown at every age | NFL Throwback

'1 in a million plays' | NFL Throwback

Longest passing touchdowns of all time | NFL Throwback

Records you don't want to break | NFL Throwback

Celebrations gone wrong | NFL Throwback

Greatest offensive lineman touchdowns | NFL Throwback

Legends' final touchdowns | NFL Throwback

Best catch from every season since 1981 | NFL Throwback

Fastest wide receivers of all time | NFL Throwback

60 minutes of AWESOME highlights | NFL Throwback

OFFSEASON WORKOUTS

Five biggest NFL questions as teams break until training camp: What's next for Deshaun Watson?

Highlights from 2022 OTAs, minicamp

Best minicamp sound bites from coaches, players

NFL announces training camp reporting dates, locations for all 32 teams for 2022 season

2022 NFL training camps: Details, dates, coverage and more

Jeffri Chadiha reveals his takeaways from 2022 NFL minicamps so far

Geno Smith, Drew Lock embracing Seahawks quarterback battle

Inside look at Derrick Henry's 2022 offseason workout routine

Josh Allen shows off his dance moves at Bills' OTA

Justyn Ross extends for one-handed sideline catch at Chiefs OTAs

INSPIRE CHANGE

Dion Dawkins hosts roundtable after Buffalo mass shooting with Bills, legends | Inspire Change

Four Pillars of Inspire Change – Economic Advancement

Four Pillars of Inspire Change – Criminal Justice Reform

Four Pillars of Inspire Change – Police & Community Relations

Four Pillars of Inspire Change – Education

Inspire Change: Kelvin Beachum on the importance of STEAM, mentorship

Inspire Change: Byron Jones

NFL Presents: Drafting Mentors for the Future

We Believe | It Takes All Of Us

Jason McCourty on his work with Breakthrough Miami | Inspire Change

Covenant House | Inspire Change

NFL, Per Scholas partnering to train, provide access to those excluded from tech careers | Inspire Change

Where the Money Goes 2021 | Inspire Change

History of NFL's Inspire Change initiative

Inspire Change: Grant Partner Impact Stories

NFL working with grant partner National Urban League to decrease racial equity gap | Inspire Change

It Takes All Of Us to Advance Social Justice | Inspire Change

Rodney and Erika McLeod's initiative, Change Our Future, inspired by Black Lives Matter | Say Their Stories

Cam Jordan, Marching Together: Police, Community, and the City of New Orleans Ep. 4

Cam Jordan, Marching Together: Police, Community, and the City of New Orleans Ep. 3

Cam Jordan, Marching Together: Police, Community, and the City of New Orleans Ep. 2

Cam Jordan, Marching Together: Police, Community and the City of New Orleans Ep. 1

Cam Jordan and Crescent City Corps | Inspire Change trailer

Inspire Change – Where Does The Money Go? | Featuring Nate Burleson

What Is Inspire Change? | Featuring Nate Burleson

STATE OF THE FRANCHISE

State of the 2022 Indianapolis Colts: Pressure on Frank Reich, Matt Ryan to deliver deep playoff run

State of the 2022 Houston Texans: Will Davis Mills prove he's the type of QB Lovie Smith can win with?

State of the 2022 Baltimore Ravens: Can Lamar Jackson spearhead a bounce-back campaign?

State of the 2022 Cincinnati Bengals: How will Joe Burrow and Co. follow up Super Bowl run?

State of the 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers: Can Mike Tomlin avoid first losing season without Big Ben?

State of the 2022 Cleveland Browns: Beyond Deshaun Watson, core is loaded with talent

State of the 2022 Carolina Panthers: Time for Matt Rhule to make some real progress

State of the 2022 Atlanta Falcons: Marcus Mariota or Desmond Ridder the answer at quarterback?

State of the 2022 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tom Brady's return keeps Super Bowl well within reach

State of the 2022 Chicago Bears: Justin Fields, new regime provide hope

State of the 2022 Detroit Lions: Will team break through in Year 2 under Dan Campbell?

State of the 2022 Green Bay Packers: Aaron Rodgers and Co. still title contenders without Davante Adams

State of the 2022 Minnesota Vikings: Can Kevin O'Connell get more out of Kirk Cousins?

State of the 2022 Dallas Cowboys: Mike McCarthy needs to produce a playoff run, or else ...

State of the 2022 Washington Commanders: Pivotal season for Ron Rivera, Carson Wentz

State of the 2022 Philadelphia Eagles: Can Jalen Hurts make the most of upgraded roster?

State of the 2022 Los Angeles Rams: Repeat within reach?

State of the 2022 New York Giants: New chapter begins while Daniel Jones makes last stand

State of the 2022 Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, Kliff Kingsbury must take next step

State of the 2022 Seattle Seahawks: Ready for life after Russell Wilson?

State of the 2022 San Francisco 49ers: Uncertainty looms large at key spots

FEATURED

Top 25 deepest passes in NFL since 2016 | Next Gen Stats

Next Gen Stats: Top 25 fastest ball carriers of the NGS era

Top 5 RB prospects by draft score | Next Gen Stats

Top 5 QB prospects by draft score | Next Gen Stats

Chris Olave trains for the pros | Gaining Greatness

Top 5 edge rusher prospects by draft score | Next Gen Stats

Top 5 wide receiver prospects by draft score | Next Gen Stats

Top plays from Super Bowl LVI | Next Gen Stats

Fastest ball carriers of Super Bowl LVI | Next Gen Stats

Next Gen Stats: Matthew Stafford's 3 most improbable completions | Super Bowl LVI

Sleep Science: A Competitive Edge

Top 10 plays of the year | Next Gen Stats

Next Gen Stats: Top 10 fastest ball carriers from 2021 season

Top 10 connections by air distance of the 2021 regular season

FROM THE CLUBS

Fans share stories of how Sam Mills impacted them

Bills, NFL Foundation to assist Mental Health Advocates of Western New York

buffalobills.com

Ben Burr-Kirven reflects on how growing up with two moms shaped him

Raiders rookies give back to local Boys and Girls Club

Luke Kuechly joins Panthers broadcast team for '22

How Daniel Hardy's relentless work ethic, selflessness lead him to NFL

Seahawks LB to represent Nigeria at NFL Africa event in Ghana

Colts' Kicking The Stigma Action Grant opens 'Game-Changer' counseling program for LGBTQ youth

Bills DT and the Dreamcatcher Foundation provide a big surprise to WNY kids

buffalobills.com

Jets donate $100K to benefit the Ukrainian National Women's League of America

newyorkjets.com

Pittsburgh LT takes flight to save animals with 'No Dog Left Behind'

Closer look at Falcons throwback helmet

atlantafalcons.com

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