Mid-season NFL awards spark heated debate as running backs challenge quarterback dominance for MVP honors. Can Jonathan Taylor or Saquon Barkley break the decades-long stranglehold QBs have on the league's most prestigious award?

Tony Wiggins and David Harrison from Locked on Commanders dissect the MVP race, Coach of the Year frontrunners, and the Miles Garrett versus Michael Parsons showdown for Defensive Player of the Year. The conversation covers Shane Steichen's transformation of Daniel Jones with the Indianapolis Colts, Baker Mayfield's remarkable performance despite losing Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in Tampa Bay, and Drake May's perfect passer rating against Cleveland's elite defense. The hosts also examine Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Mecca Igbuka's historic start and why Ohio State's wide receiver development under Brian Hartline continues producing NFL stars like Terry McLaurin, Chris Olave, and Garrett Wilson.

Discover why one host believes the NFL actively prevents non-quarterbacks from winning MVP and which coach is maximizing talent beyond expectations.

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Episode #43 - TOCC #12, Shane Beehan