Burrow and Manning comparison

Way too elusive inside the pocket, and mobile outside the pocket for me to compare him to Peyton. Peyton’s management at the line of scrimmage and coverage reading was almost impossible to match, but in terms of natural ability I think Burrow is significantly more athletic, with just as good an arm.

There’s not a natural comparison for Burrow, and I think that’s why he has such a high rank for me. In terms of his mobility, gamesmanship, and facilitation ability at every level of the defense, the square peg/round hole comp I mustered up was Deshaun Watson. But even then, you’re talking about a QB in Watson that’s biggest deterrent was the fact that he was mistake prone and couldn’t always elevate his play to that elite level for every game. Joe Burrow had 0 outings this year that were anything but remarkable.

Joel Klatt, who I probably have the most respect for among every college football talking head, says the only comparison that really fits with what we saw in 2019 from Burrow is Joe Montana.. That one has sat with me. I think Burrow has all-time great appeal.