Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow wasn’t featured at this year’s scouting combine.
But with how often his name came up, you might’ve thought he was.
Friday was a big day on this front as offensive players underwent media availabilities and fielded questions. Quarterbacks often cited Burrow’s game as something they aspire to or study.
And the weapons? At tight end and wide receiver? They fielded more than a few questions about Burrow and the Bengals or even brought them up unprompted, saying they would love to get picked by Cincinnati and join the offense.
Nothing stunning on this front, but it still has to be fun for Bengals fans to see the team and its quarterback brought up so often in this light.
Here’s a look at some of the notable moments.
QBs praising Burrow
Anthony Richardson said he thought his interview with the #Panthers went well.
He wants to be eventually be talked about in the same breath as Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. He watched Burrow and Herbert, he says.
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) March 3, 2023
Ohio State QB CJ Stroud says he’s a “ball-placement specialist.”
He grew up a Michael Vick fan and wore No. 7 because of that fandom. He also cites Joe Burrow and Deshaun Watson as players he likes to study and relate to.
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) March 3, 2023
#Kentucky QB Will Levis on watching Joe Burrow’s film, “Joe’s movement in the pocket is better than anyone else.”#NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/zlmkUifXYk
— Daniel Alameda (@AlamedaViews) March 3, 2023
Weapons wanting to join Burrow and the offense
Michael Mayer on playing for the hometown #Bengals:
“Joe Burrow throwing me the ball? It would be awesome.” @fox19 pic.twitter.com/DNCirKm3nD
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) March 3, 2023
Dalton Kincaid on his formal meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals: pic.twitter.com/UvWOhg9OMV
— Luke Sawhook 🪚🪝 (@lukesawhook) March 3, 2023
