Burrow gets paid

[molsaniceman]

Bengals signed No. 1 overall pick QB Joe Burrow to a four-year, $36.1 million contract.
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Burrow will receive his entire $23.88 million signing bonus "within 15 days of executing his contract." Coming off arguably the greatest quarterback season in college football history, Burrow set the FBS record for passing touchdowns (60) in his Heisman year for LUS. Burrow's blue chip accuracy, poise, and ability to read coverages led to the nation's second-best completion percentage (76%) since 1956. His arm strength is average for a first-round pocket passer, and he didn’t break out until he was a redshirt senior, but the rest of his profile remains unassailable. A former all-state high school basketball player, Burrow also flashed elusiveness with 24.5 rushing yards per game as an underrated scrambler, though he admittedly does most of his damage from the pocket. A 23-year-old rookie with elite mental makeup, Burrow will be a favorite for Rookie of the Year honors and will be an immediate matchup-based streamer in fantasy. He has a deceptively deep supporting cast.

 

[mrschaney]

I don't think he will ever be near as successful as Rocket!

 

[Rock Strongo]

hes going to succeeed, but only when cincy trades him.

 

[Robotech]

hes going to succeeed, but only when cincy trades him.

Yeah, it does kinda make me wonder. What would Brady have done if he were drafted as a Bengal?

 

[Rock Strongo]

Yeah, it does kinda make me wonder. What would Brady have done if he were drafted as a Bengal?

i love this question. like what if montana played for seattle. or elway played for the jets.

we'll never know.

 

[YankeeRebel]

Yeah, it does kinda make me wonder. What would Brady have done if he were drafted as a Bengal?

Much less .

 

[Robotech]

i love this question. like what if montana played for seattle. or elway played for the jets.

we'll never know.

Yup. Montana wasn't so highly regarded by pro scouts. If the Niners hadn't drafted him in the 3rd round, then I wonder where he would've fallen and if the team that would've taken him would've known his value and been able to unlock his potential.

 

[Robotech]

Much less .

Probably.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Yup. Montana wasn't so highly regarded by pro scouts. If the Niners hadn't drafted him in the 3rd round, then I wonder where he would've fallen and if the team that would've taken him would've known his value and been able to unlock his potential.

its funny

arguably 2 of the greatest QB's ever, were disregarded by scouts.


Montana - 3rd round
Brady - 6th round

jamarcus russel, #1

 

[redseat]

Well that guarantees one NFL player not opting out of 2020

 

[Robotech]

its funny

arguably 2 of the greatest QB's ever, were disregarded by scouts.


Montana - 3rd round
Brady - 6th round

jamarcus russel, #1

Yeah, it's crazy. Every single team had a shot at these guys in the draft and they're arguably the top 2 greatest ever.

 

[rmilia1]

Burrow seems like a nice kid. Ill still need to see it to believe it on the NFL field though.

Ultimately this is a guy who left OSU because he couldnt beat out Dwayne Haskins.

So we shall see

 

[Tapey]

I don't think he will ever be near as successful as Rocket!

So he’s not gonna win a playoff game either?

 

[megalodon30]

I don't think he has the skill set of an NFL QB. Good in college, not pro material. Then again, I'm not an NFL scout, so what do I know.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Burrow seems like a nice kid. Ill still need to see it to believe it on the NFL field though.

Ultimately this is a guy who left OSU because he couldnt beat out Dwayne Haskins.

So we shall see

Lol as if OSU is known for their QB prowess...

Burrow was smart to get out when he did.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

For the record, I think it’s going to take a few years for Burrow to blossom. His division is brutally tough against the pass. All top 7 passing defenses from last year he will play 3/8ths of the season against in his rookie season. Good luck kid!

 

[rmilia1]

Lol as if OSU is known for their QB prowess...

Burrow was smart to get out when he did.

Dude he went to LSU. Their claim to fame QB wise is the biggest #1 bust in history

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Dude he went to LSU. Their claim to fame QB wise is the biggest #1 bust in history

At least LSU’s spread offense favors the QB.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

Yeah, it does kinda make me wonder. What would Brady have done if he were drafted as a Bengal?

Cheat?

 

[Debbie Does]

I don't think he has the skill set of an NFL QB. Good in college, not pro material. Then again, I'm not an NFL scout, so what do I know.

Seriously? You know as much, it as little, as any of us.