The latest reveals for the NFL’s Top 100 list featured three New York Jets players
Three New York Jets players received some… questionable rankings in the NFL’s Top 100 list.
The list, which was created through a poll of NFL players, has been gradually revealed in 10-player segments over the past few days. Three Jets players had already been revealed in slots 41-100: quarterback Aaron Rodgers (No. 91), edge rusher Haason Reddick (No. 87), and wide receiver Garrett Wilson (No. 72).
In the latest batch of reveals, cornerback Sauce Gardner was ranked at No. 39, Quinnen Williams was ranked at No. 37, and Quincy Williams was ranked at No. 32.
2024's #NFLTop100 List – 40 through 31
40) Davante Adams
39) Joe Burrow
38) Sauce Gardner
37) Quinnen Williams
36) Tua Tagovailoa
35) Josh Hines-Allen
34) Jordan Love
33) Puka Nacua
32) Quincy Williams
31) Daron Bland— NFL Nerd (@NerdingonNFL) July 29, 2024
While Quincy’s top-32 placement is a pleasant surprise, one could dive deep into how atrocious the placements of Gardner and Quinnen are. They could show a myriad of stats proving that Garnder is the best cornerback in the league and that Quinnen is a top-2 player on the interior. They could complain that some of the best defensive talents on one of the best defenses in the league are ranked so low.
That, however, would be a giant waste of energy.
Like the Madden NFL ratings, the NFL Top 100 list sometimes feels very arbitrary. Some players are ranked with logic and thought, while others are placed shockingly low. It is essentially a poll that is used to drive discussion and clicks during the dead period of the NFL offseason.
Instead of dwelling on a ranking, the Jets’ defensive stars will focus on getting prepared for 2024. Sauce is looking to continue a legendary start to his career, Quinnen is aiming to continue his dominance on the interior, and Quincy will try to build on his breakout 2023 season.
If all three players play to their capabilities and stay healthy, there is a great chance they can help lead the Jets to the playoffs. If that scenario came to fruition, it would just be another reason to disregard the Top 100 list.