Welcome to Overreaction Monday, where we look back on the previous week’s action and root out some angles that could be prone to hot takes that might be a tad over the top. Either from fans and the media in general or, maybe just specifically me.

Then, I’ll render a verdict as to whether I think it’s an “overreaction,” a “fair” assessment, or if it’s “too soon to tell.”

This week, an MOP rarity is possible. A change in Ottawa might be coming. And puncturing a well-worn practice myth.

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A RARITY IN THE CARDS

With Montreal’s Tyson Philpot and Edmonton’s Justin Rankin each enjoying another big week, some would say we are right on track for a rarity: Quarterbacks being shut out in the George Reed Most Outstanding Player Award final nominations.

Only four times in the last 30 years have we seen seasons where there hasn’t been at least one quarterback nominee in the MOP finalists, the last being in 2012 when Toronto receiver/returner Chad Owens went up against Calgary running back Jon Cornish.

Philpot crushed it, again, on Saturday night, with nine catches for 132 yards and a touchdown, along with a rush for 16 more yards. Rankin was a monster in Edmonton’s win on Thursday, with 107 rushing yards, 43 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

“Philpot and Rankin lead the MOP race.”

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