Over the past month, there has been chatter that Joe Burrow is skeptical about being selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. To clear the air, Burrow's father squashed the rumor that his son is disinterested in playing for the Bengals.
“Not sure where that information is coming from,” Jimmy Burrow said, via Jeremy Rauch of FOX19. “We are all excited that Joe has put himself in a position to be considered as a possible high draft choice.”
In just a year, Burrow evolved himself into being a late-round pick to the presumptive No. 1 overall pick. Of course, his latest season at LSU is the glaring reason why NFL teams are clamoring over Burrow.
Recently, Burrow went on the Dan Patrick Show and discussed the franchise he'd be interested in playing for. The talented prospect's comments sparked some debate on whether he was committed to going to the Bengals or not.
As a rookie coming into the NFL, it's undoubtedly beneficial to go to an organization that prides itself on winning. However, the Bengals aren't known for winning and it remains to be seen if the current regime can change the culture.
But for Joe Burrow, he's an Ohio native and it would be fitting for him to be the one that turns around Cincinnati's fortunes. Without a doubt, he'd become an iconic figure in the community if he were to have success in the NFL.
Over the years, we've seen quarterbacks that essentially refuse to play for a certain team. Despite some people believing Burrow could do the same, his father's latest comments should end those rumors.
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