Worst career of an NFL MVP belongs to...

Pretty impressive that from 1989-2001 every MVP is a Hall of Famer.

 

Rich Gannon was the definition of a journeyman before finding a few successful seasons at the tail-end of his career in Gruden's system.

 

True. But he was a 4-time Pro Bowler and two-time All Pro, so his peak was definitely longer than that of Sipe or Jones.

 

Without looking at the list I was going Gannon until Sipe was mentioned. Good call. Bert Jones was a stud and I loved watching him play. I believe he threw the ball as well as anybody ever has. Great mechanics, quick release, strong arm. He was also insanely tough. He was hurt but always battled through. Without the injuries I think he would have been an all timer. If I remember correctly he was expected to run some option at LSU so while he was as pure a passer as I remember he was a very fine runner as well. What might have been. If you are too young to have seen him I suggest searching for some video. I assume it is out there on the interwebs.

 

Dumb. He’s had really good career should it end now.

 

Was it shortened to one game?

 

Archie Manning, and didn't even make the playoffs that season.

 

Archie Manning never won the MVP.

 

For a punter...

jk

 

It was nine. The Redskins went 8-1 to tie for the best record. Moseley made 20 of 21 kicks and was essentially responsible for four of the victories.

The MVP that year probably should have been either Fouts or Allen

 

As I recall, he hit a lot of clutch FGs that season for the Redskins, who had a league-best 8-1 record and won the Super Bowl.
Yes, that always seemed strange, but it was a season where games were canceled, every team played just nine games and 16 teams made the playoffs.
I always thought it was appropriate that the MVP of such a fractured season was a kicker.

EDIT: Della filled some of the details for me.

 

Like Jones, Dan Pastorini was another 1970s QB who was way better than his teams deserved.