1. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is the front runner for the NFL MVP award at 1/5 odds. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is listed at 7/2. Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer and Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson are tied for third with 12/1. All courtesy of Bovada.
These are all fine choices and it's difficult to argue against the quarterback of an undefeated team being awarded the MVP accolade. Personally, I think that Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski deserves some play, even if he's not the front runner. The Patriots possess the best offense in the league when fully healthy, but there's no question that Tom Brady doesn't look the same when Gronkowski is sidelined.