Laremy Tunsil named Texans non-QB MVP by NFL.com

Before the start of the 2022 NFL season, the team over at NFL.com is handing out some recognition. Recently they comprised a list of its most valuable players around the league, non-quarterback edition. NFL.com has selected offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil as the Houston Texans non-quarterback MVP.

“Who will be more vital to the Year 2 growth of quarterback Davis Mills than a stalwart left tackle shielding the blind side? Sure, offensive linemen get zero love when it comes to offseason awards — let alone the MVP — but for the rebuilding Texans, Tunsil’s presence makes the operation go. The behemoth LT earned back-to-back Pro Bowls before missing most of 2021 due to a thumb injury. When healthy, he’s one of the best pass protectors in the NFL. If the Texans are to make a miraculous turnaround after a four-win season, it’ll start with keeping Mills upright. And that begins with Tunsil. Give the big guys some love!”

Even if you are to allow Mills into the equation, it’s unlikely that the second-year quarterback would receive much recognition after an up-and-down rookie campaign. But a good amount of that can be accredited to Tunsil’s absence last season. Tunsil is one of many Texans players that was bit by the injury bug last year, only playing in five games. But if the former Ole Miss stand-out is healthy and on the field, look for him to play a crucial role by protecting Mills or whoever starts at quarterback for the Texans blindside in 2022.

Ole Miss Football: Las Vegas releases early point spreads for 3 games on Rebels schedule

Heading into the third year of the Lane Kiffin era at Ole Miss, the Rebels are one of 10 SEC schools currently predicted to secure a record above .500. The Las Vegas oddsmakers have started breaking things doing game-by-game, recently releasing point spreads for the Rebs’ games versus Mississippi State, Georgia Tech and LSU.

Lane Kiffin and his squad travel to Atlanta to take on Georgia Tech on Sept. 17 for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff. The cross-conference rivals have a 10-point spread with the Rebels tabbed as the favorites.

Despite LSU undergoing a coaching change this offseason, the Tigers are the early favorites for their Oct. 22 date versus Ole Miss. Kiffin’s guys are +2.5 with less than two months to go before the season opener.

Lastly, for the Egg Bowl, the Rebels are -5.5. They won the last two rivalry matchups with Mississippi State by a touchdown or more.