NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal Gregg vs. Quarterback Tiers
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Aug 11, 2025 Mike Sando, Senior Writer at The Athletic and creator of the QB Tiers survey, joins Gregg Rosenthal and Jourdan Rodrigue for a deep dive into NFL quarterback rankings. They dissect Matthew Stafford's injury impact and engage in a vibrant debate over the tiers of top quarterbacks, from Patrick Mahomes to Gino Smith. The trio explores how biases and recent performances influence rankings, revealing the fluid nature of evaluating quarterbacks. Listeners are treated to insider insights and passionate discussions about the future of the QB landscape.
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Stafford's Missed Practice Raises Red Flags
- Matthew Stafford skipped practice and used a treatment trailer, which increased concern.
- Jourdan Rodrigue says missing joint-practice reps hurts his timing, chemistry, and preseason readiness.
Tier One Consensus Around Mahomes And Burrow
- Mike Sando's QB tiers put Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow at the unanimous top.
- Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson nearly matched them while Matthew Stafford barely crossed into tier one.
Offensive Bias Shapes Stafford Perception
- An anonymous defensive coordinator suggested offensive coaches inflate Matthew Stafford's tiering.
- That remark highlights role-based bias shaping how evaluators judge quarterbacks.