Most would likely agree that Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is one of the best passers in the NFL right now. By definition, that would classify him as elite.
But former NFL pro Chris Canty, it seems, isn’t with the majority on the subject.
Appearing on ESPN’s “Unsportsmanlike” this week, Canty pointed to all of the weapons around Burrow and said the Bengals passer is merely a great quarterback, not an elite one.
Canty remained adamant that elite quarterbacks aren’t healthy from Week 1 to Week 18 and miss the playoffs.
“If he’s so great,” Canty said, “then why is his team not in the playoffs and a team like the Denver Broncos with Bo Nix is…I don’t understand, I don’t get it.”
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No word on whether Canty actually believes what he’s saying, considering his co-hosts bring up his social media mentions multiple times, implying the take is there to rile up one of the NFL’s most active fanbases.
Burrow, of course, is an MVP finalist after he led the league in yards (4,918) and touchdowns (43) while throwing just nine interceptions. Well-known organization ineptitude and fired coaches explain the playoff miss, to go very light on the obvious here.