DawgTalkers.net Forums DawgTalk Pure Football Forum Will Joe Burrow break Baker's TDS for a rookie ?

Since the end of the draft I've seen the subject of Joe Burrow comparisons to Baker Mayfield.
One of the intriqing hot takes is that
Some believe Burrow will actually break
BM rookie record for TD passes.
Ive havent heard it brought up much
On local radio.

Any thoughts if Burrow will break it or not ?

No. Chances are this season will be all screwed up.

The record stood for what, 20 years?

And now they are wondering if a first round rookie QB who had one good college season and is on a really bad team is going to break the record?

I'd say the odds are small.

Anything can happen but I'll lean towards no. The Bengals offensive line might be the reason why.

Also, the coaches have already said something to the effect that giving the rock more to Mixon will be a priority, so that might decrease the volume of opportunity.

It's possible, but the odds are so stacked against it that it is ridiculous to even speculate in favor of it. There is literally no valid reason to think he might.


He has to actually play a game.
He has to play enough games in the one season to rack them up.
His team has to play well enough to get him there.
He has to play well enough against NFL defenses to not hold his team back.

THEN, he needs a fair bit of luck.

I was reading bold predictions from CBS sports
For every team and the guy thought Burrow would
Break Mayields record based on the offensive skill positons in Cincy

Even way back at the schedule release they set up a way to play a shortened season.

Even if they get the most out of 13 games, I don't think Bengal Wr's are good enough, I moreso feel the Bengal defense isn't good enough to get them the ball back enough,

Bengal fans have always been delusional, seriously telling me, starting 1-7 after 1 win that they would win the SB that year.

One can only wonder what the # would be if Baker had started 2018...of course there was no way that was going to happen.

It would have been 33.

Their OL is probably suspect and we might not even play 14 games, so I’d bet no

Thanks. I had no idea....

I think Burrow ends up with 24 TD and 18 INT.

3896 yards.

He could but his OL is ranked #31. He might get broken early.


I am not talking about a injury, more that deer in the headlights look.

Think Matt Schwab.

No. Cincy always exaggerates and under-delivers. They have their Anointed Child, but need him to be effective given the group. If he is, he is. Unconcerned. Let Baker beat Baker. This is a year filled with hurdles.

Who cares ... I’m way more concerned with Bake’s play this year than some record he set two years ago ...

Make no mistake, I don't care. I was just answering a question.

Yeah, Baker is the primary focus .. this is a very important year for him. Obviously the pandemic and another new system is not ideal, BUT he does need to put forth a better performance than last season. He’s a #1 overall pick entering year 3 with GREAT weapons, an improved OL, and a system that will be tailored to him

NO in 2020 or 2021.