Fact check: Steven Ruiz, writer for The Ringer.com still ranks Anthony Richardson above Bo Nix.

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, there is no evidence to support the claim that Steven Ruiz ranks Anthony Richardson above Bo Nix. While multiple sources discuss quarterback rankings and comparisons between these two players, none of the analyses found any mention of Steven Ruiz making this specific ranking claim ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}.

The available quarterback rankings actually show the opposite trend - Bo Nix consistently ranks higher than Anthony Richardson in professional evaluations. According to NFL.com's divisional quarterback rankings, Bo Nix is ranked 20th while Anthony Richardson is ranked 35th-37th ^[1]. Similarly, CBS Sports places Anthony Richardson in "Tier 6: Holdovers and Placeholders" while Bo Nix is in the higher "Tier 3: Promising Prospects" ^[3].

One source does confirm that Steven Ruiz has published quarterback rankings in 2024, specifically mentioning Geno Smith being ranked 10th, but this analysis found no reference to Richardson or Nix in those rankings ^[5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement lacks crucial context about the actual performance metrics and professional consensus regarding these quarterbacks. The analyses reveal that Bo Nix had superior college statistics and more experience compared to Anthony Richardson ^[2], which may explain why professional analysts generally rank him higher.

The statement also fails to provide any timeframe or specific publication where this alleged ranking appeared. Given that Steven Ruiz is confirmed to publish quarterback rankings ^[5], the absence of any source containing this specific claim raises questions about its accuracy.

Additionally, the statement doesn't acknowledge the broader analytical consensus that appears to favor Bo Nix over Anthony Richardson in current professional evaluations, as evidenced by multiple ranking systems ^{[1] [3]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The statement appears to contain unsubstantiated information as none of the comprehensive analyses found evidence of Steven Ruiz making this specific ranking claim. This could represent either:

• Outdated information that may have been accurate at some point but is no longer current
• Misattribution of a ranking made by a different analyst
• Fabricated content designed to generate controversy or discussion

The statement's presentation as fact without providing a source or date makes it particularly problematic. Given that Steven Ruiz is known for controversial quarterback rankings - as evidenced by criticism of his "absurdly low" ranking of Brock Purdy ^[6] - attributing unverified rankings to him could exploit his reputation for generating debate in the football community.

The lack of supporting evidence across multiple comprehensive searches suggests this claim should be treated with significant skepticism until proper documentation can be provided.