NFL QB Tiers (Lamar falls to Tier 2 + Some harsh truth for Herbert)
Summary
Bill Barnwell is joined by Mike Sando to discuss his annual NFL quarterback tiers, which gauge how league insiders rank veteran QBs. They analyze the methodology behind the rankings and debate specific players, including Patrick Mahomes' dominance, Lamar Jackson's drop to Tier 2, and the polarizing views on Justin Herbert. The conversation also covers Trevor Lawrence's stagnation, Caleb Williams' rise, and harsh assessments of JJ McCarthy.
Topics discussed
Hiring Pro ad and intro to QB tier rankings
Methodology: How NFL insiders vote on QB tiers
Patrick Mahomes: Tier 1 dominance and outlier votes
Joe Burrow: MVP season, injuries, and offensive style
Lamar Jackson: Passing concerns and rushing decline
Justin Herbert: Polarizing views and team context
Trevor Lawrence, Caleb Williams, and Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold's Super Bowl impact and Kyler Murray
Jordan Love: Fan vs. Insider perception gap
Jalen Hurts, Bo Nix, and JJ McCarthy struggles
Aaron Rodgers, upcoming columns, and outro
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