There are so many quality players on the Pittsburgh Steelers this season that it’s hard to pick just one to be the most valuable. At least, that’s what I think. The Steelers themselves, however, thought the decision was pretty damn easy. They voted linebacker James Farrior their MVP.
There was at least one dissenting vote, however, and it belonged to Farrior. He voted for running back Jerome Bettis.
“When they did choose me,” Farrior said, “I was a little surprised because I really think that (Bettis) is the heartbeat of the team right now. He has been an inspiration for everybody on this team. His leadership and what he brings to the game every week is really an inspiration for everybody.”
But those are the qualities that set Farrior apart from the rest of his teammates.
“He has been the leader of the defense and a productive player and performed at a very high level all year long,” Cowher said.
Farrior, the defensive captain, leads the Steelers with 118 tackles, the third time in his eight-year career that he surpassed 100. He also has four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, eight passes defensed, four sacks and four interceptions (one that he returned for a touchdown).
