Only one New England Patriots player has won a Super Bowl MVP award other than quarterback Tom Brady. Wide receiver Deion Branch received the honor in Super Bowl XXXIX. As New England prepares to go to battle against Philadelphia this Sunday, another wide receiver could be in the cards for MVP.
Brandin Cooks’ first year with the Patriots was filled with ups and downs. Cooks posted 1,082 yards and seven scores on 65 receptions. A solid stat line that was infused with games which he was barely visible.
Some called his first year in New England a “bust” or “let down”, pointing to his lack of numbers or, more specifically, flaws like his inability to fight for the ball in the air.