Every year, Mike Sando puts out his quarterback rankings made up of four tiers. This year, you can find them at The Athletic. In the sixth annual rankings, they aren’t just based on Sando’s thoughts; they are made up of 55 coaches and executives from around the league.
Last year, Jimmy Garoppolo started in Tier 2. This year, he’s down a tier after his injury. Before we get into what was said about the San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback, here’s the description for Tier 3:
A Tier 3 quarterback is a legitimate starter but needs a heavier running game and/or defense to win.