It's often said that the Admirals are carried by their Devil

If an Admiral (With a strong crew) had acted like this at the thought of fighting an Emperor, we'd never hear the end of it! : r/OnePiecePowerScaling

It's often said that the Admirals are carried by their Devil Fruits, as opposed to the Emperors. Who Has Better Devil Fruits: Admirals or Emperors? : r/OnePiecePowerScaling

Admiral Satan: The Life & Campaigns by Cavaliero, Roderick

Is Sabo admiral level? - Quora

Netflix's One Piece gives an early introduction to Vice Admiral Garp

Are the Admirals in One Piece as strong as the Yonkou? - Quora

To Encourage the Others' – Admiral Byng's Execution Was a Grim Warning to Royal Navy Officers: 'Do Your Utmost!'

US Navy at War Final Official Report

One Piece Admirals: Who Are They & Who Is the Strongest?

It's often said that the Admirals are carried by their Devil Fruits, as opposed to the Emperors. Who Has Better Devil Fruits: Admirals or Emperors? : r/OnePiecePowerScaling

All One Piece Marine Admirals, Ranked By Strength