QB TIERS: The NFL says Jordan Love is a Top-10 quarterback, but how has he GROWN?
Summary
Peter Bukowski hosts The Athletic’s Mike Sando to discuss his annual NFL quarterback tier rankings. They analyze the top tier-one group, noting Dak Prescott’s rise and the league perceptions of Jordan Love’s steady ascent despite offensive line issues. The conversation also covers Caleb Williams, Jared Goff, and the evolving criteria for evaluating quarterback success in the modern NFL.
Topics discussed
Intro and Apple Card sponsorship
Introduction to Mike Sando and QB Tier Survey
Tier 1 QBs: Mahomes, Allen, Burrow, and Dak's rise
Lamar Jackson's tier status and playing style
The crowded Tier 2 and rising young QBs
Jordan Love's consistent rise and perception
Square sponsorship break
Jordan Love's 'unsustainable' success and game control
Evolution of QB play: Reading defenses vs. scheme
Winning metrics: Sam Darnold and team context
BetterHelp sponsorship and episode outro
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