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Last week, the NFL released its annual list of the top 100 players in the league, as voted on by players themselves.
As one could expect with such a list, there were some surprises, such as Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill earning the top spot on the list.
Fox Sports 1 commentator Skip Bayless had an issue with another ranking that some may call a surprise — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow coming in at just No. 39.
Most laughable about https://t.co/TKrt63f59N Top 100 Players, voted on by players, is Joe Burrow at 39. No, he hasn’t been able to stay healthy, but when he is, he’s a little better than Mahomes or Lamar. Burrow played better at SF last season than Mahomes played vs SF in SBowl.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) August 5, 2024
While Bayless did mention the fact that Burrow has had some injuries during his career, he had a great point when he tweeted that Burrow’s low ranking is “laughable.”
On the other hand, the journalist also gave a questionable take when he tweeted that when healthy, Burrow is a little better than Lamar Jackson, the NFL’s reigning MVP, and even Patrick Mahomes, a two-time MVP and three-time Super Bowl champion.
The 27-year old tore both the ACL and MCL in his left knee when he was a rookie, and last season, he dealt with a calf injury in training camp and a wrist injury that later prematurely ended his year.
But other than that, he has had an outstanding start to his pro career.
He led the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance in the 2021 season and to the AFC Championship Game the following year, and he is consistently mentioned as one of the game’s truly elite QBs.
Perhaps a fully healthy season from him, as well as a long playoff run by his team, will result in more respect for him from his peers.
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