Being a Low Top Tier is different from being an established one like Admirals or Yonkou are.
And i agree that Shiryu shouldn't be getting the benefit of doubt.
And i agree that Shiryu shouldn't be getting the benefit of doubt.
I won't place him as an equal to Shanks, but I do think he can go toe to toe with the Admirals (unless Borsalino has been severely holding back throughout this arc).