CMC and Barkley both finished 3rd so they definitely got consideration. I suppose it is possible if we had a really dominant back or WR that put up record breaking numbers and a weak year for QBs. I shouldn't say it will never happen again but it's pretty unlikely. Especially when you have QBs like Allen who are going to rush for 15 TDs a year as well.

CMC was getting real consideration, at least.

Maybe if Travis Hunter puts up All Pro performances on both sides of the ball and is a leading return man.

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If CMC didn't win MVP in 2023 and Barkley in 2024 then I am not sure we will ever see an non QB again.

QB is the most important position so I don't mind there is kind of a separate award for them but I would prefer it was the other way around. MVP is for the MVP (anyone can win including defensive players) and OPOY is for the best QB.

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If CMC didn't win MVP in 2023 and Barkley in 2024 then I am not sure we will ever see an non QB again.

QB is the most important position so I don't mind there is kind of a separate award for them but I would prefer it was the other way around. MVP is for the MVP (anyone can win including defensive players) and OPOY is for the best QB.