Bengals QB Joe Burrow on his interceptions vs. Bills
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow speaks to the media about his pair of fourth-quarter interceptions against the Bills on Dec. 7.
The Cincinnati Bengals are sapping the life out of Joe Burrow, or so it seems. The two-time Pro Bowler appeared despondent at times during a press conference Wednesday, admitting he needs to prioritize finding the fun in football to battle through the adversity it comes with.
And there’s been no shortage of adversity in Cincinnati. Burrow has dealt with shoddy offensive line play and a sieve of a defense for most of his NFL career, a combination that’s led to a pass-first approach plus far too many wallopings from the likes of Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt.
“If I want to keep doing this, I have to have fun doing this,” Burrow told reporters. “I have been through a lot. If it’s not fun, then what am I doing it for? That is the mind set I am trying to bring to the table.”
It’s an admirable mindset, but unfortunately fun isn’t going to solve all Burrow’s problems.
Burrow worked his way back from turf toe this season only to face zero margin of error upon returning, as the Bengals dug themselves into a 3-8 hole with him sidelined. Zac Taylor still can’t coach his way out of a Skyline Chili bowl, and the front office seems more concerned about nickel-and-diming their homegrown stars than spending whatever it to takes to build a consistent championship contender.
There’s no fun like winning, and if that’s what Burrow is seeking, it may not happen in Cincinnati unless serious, franchise-altering changes take place.
