Dan Orlovsky critiques Joe Burrow's ranking in ESPN quarterback list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Dan Orlovsky's quarterback rankings for ESPN have drawn attention, placing Bengals QB Joe Burrow in lower positions than expected. Burrow is eighth in arm strength and fourth in ball placement, down from previous top rankings due to injury concerns from 2025. Orlovsky attributes this drop in rankings to Burrow's missed time and acknowledges his continued proficiency in mechanics and pocket presence. The discussion may serve as motivation as Burrow prepares for the 2026 season, aiming to re-establish his elite status.
- •Burrow ranked eighth in arm strength and fourth in ball placement.
- •Orlovsky cites injury in 2025 as a reason for the rankings drop.
- •Burrow had previously ranked first in ball placement for two years.
- •Discussion around rankings may motivate Burrow for the 2026 season.
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