Jeff Cavanaugh· Jul 6, 2026
Cavanaugh gave his own top-seven ranking of NFL quarterbacks, with Patrick Mahomes first and Dak Prescott fifth, and called Bijan Robinson the best running back in football.
“My list would be Mahomes, Lamar, Josh, Burrow, Deck, Stafford, Love”
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- Top Player ListsJul 6, 2026
“My list would be Mahomes, Lamar, Josh, Burrow, Deck, Stafford, Love, and then I don't care... But that would be my top seven.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesBijan RobinsonJul 6, 2026
Bijan Robinson to finish top 1 at his position, by rushing yards
“So number one, I think, has been number one... I think this was the best running back in football. Bijon Robinson is freaking incredible.”
Too vague to check — we could not tell what would count as right.
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More positional finishes
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
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- Chad Ochocinco JohnsonPositional Finishes · Christian GonzalezMiss · 0Ochocinco says Christian Gonzalez belongs in the top-five DB conversation, believes Kyler Murray will be elsewhere next year, expects Chase to get a one-game suspension, backs Sam Darnold to bounce back, and floats Jaxon Smith-Njigba reaching 2,000 receiving yards. He also reminds listeners he called the Bears and Panthers as teams to watch before the season.