Overview

• Mike Sando’s annual QB Tiers drew votes from general managers, assistant GMs, former GMs, head coaches and coordinators to place Hurts tied for ninth alongside C.J. Stroud
• A group of voters, including an NFL general manager, slotted Hurts in Tier 3 over concerns about his downfield passing consistency despite strong overall play
• Other panelists highlighted Hurts’ seamless fit in Philadelphia’s run-oriented system, praising his leadership and execution en route to a Super Bowl title
• The voting marked the lowest average tier for any quarterback fresh off a Super Bowl win since Nick Foles in 2017
• Regional media and analysts have pushed back by citing his Super Bowl MVP performance and ESPN’s independent top-ten QB ranking