Jim Miller's Fourth Place MVP Vote for Lamar Jackson Draws Backlash

Josh Allen has won the NFL MVP award for the first time, edging out Lamar Jackson by a narrow margin, with 27 first-place votes to Jackson's 23. The voting process has drawn significant scrutiny, particularly towards Jim Miller, a former NFL quarterback, who controversially placed Jackson fourth on his ballot behind Allen, Saquon Barkley, and Joe Burrow. Many fans expressed outrage over Miller's decision, as he was the only one of 50 voters to not rank Jackson in the top two. This incident has reignited discussions about transparency in MVP voting and the criteria used to determine 'value' among players. Dan Orlovsky, another voter, supported Allen's selection, arguing that Allen's performance was crucial due to the Bills' challenges. Miller's voting history suggests a pattern of unconventional choices, further fueling debates about his qualifications as a voter.