The third year.
This is the year for Jordan Love.
Josh Allen (4,544 passing yards, 37 touchdowns and 10 picks), Jalen Hurts (3,701, 22 and 6) and Joe Burrow (4,475, 35 and 12) all skyrocketed their status with huge third years.
“If he has that special ability to perform at the highest level during the most difficult times, you will see that emerge in Year 3,” said former NFL executive Bill Polian in 2023. “At the conclusion of year three — and only then — will you know with a firm degree of certainty that you have the person who can lead you to championships.