I still think this was a bad choice. Manning is the single most valuable player in the NFL by a long ways... and this year he did nothing but further prove that.
The only reason I really don't mind this choice is because by giving the award to LT2, you are giving it to his offense as a whole. Their rushing game has been sick and Neal and the SD OL should be getting way more recognition then they are... As a former OL (albiet only in HS) you know that when your RB is breaking off huge runs, it means you are doing your job. Giving the MVP award to LT2 is pretty much the only way to recognize what Neal and the SD OL did this year. LT2 should seriously be taking Neal and his OL out for the most expensive dinner in SD tonight!
Good article over on Fox Sports about how Manning should be MVP
Manning DPAR: Passing 175, Rushing 4.6
Bulger DPAR: Passing 108.8, had less then 10 rushes
Brees DPAR: Passing 106, Rushing -7.7.
Tomlinson DPAR: Rushing 52.9, Recieving 9.4
No one is close.