Finding an MVP for the Raiders first half was not a slam dunk. Unfortunately it’s because everyone is underachieving so far this year. Among those underachieving players, one stands out. It’s the player you may have expected.
The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is not on pace to compete for the award again. He may not even be on pace to be named an All Pro. But there’s no doubt he is still one of the best players in the NFL and certainly the best player on the Raiders.
At a position judged heavily by sack numbers, he has 4.