I feel bad for Joe. Everyone saw this coming with the weekly beatings he was taking. It was just a matter of time, and this isn't the first time the bungles have ruined a rookie qb.
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Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow injured multiple ligaments in his left knee on Sunday, sources told ESPN.
An MRI showed Burrow tore his ACL and MCL and suffered other structural issues, sources said. Bengals coach Zac Taylor would not confirm the extent of the knee damage but said that Burrow will be out for the remainder of the 2020 season.
Taylor did not have a timetable for Burrow's expected surgery or a rough estimate for Burrow's return aside from some point during the 2021 season.
"He's been in great spirits," Taylor said Monday. "On the bus, on the plane, you know, in the facility today, he's responded as well as he could possibly do it and we've all noticed that."
In a tweet Sunday afternoon, Burrow said, "See ya next year," suggesting his 2020 season was done. Cincinnati officially placed this year's top overall draft pick on injured reserve Monday.
Knee injuries of this nature usually sideline players anywhere from nine to 12 months, though each player heals and rehabs differently. But Burrow's status for the start of next season is now in question. Taylor declined to clarify when asked if he believed Burrow will be ready for the start of the 2021 season.
Burrow was carted off the field in the third quarter of Sunday's 20-9 loss at Washington. Burrow suffered the injury after he was sandwiched by two Washington defenders who converged on him on a third-and-2 pass attempt.
"Just seeing the play and actually seeing how it happened, [I] kind of felt sorry for him because I know how much he wants to win," Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd said Monday. "I know how much he dedicates himself to this game."
Cincinnati had hoped Burrow was the franchise's next cornerstone quarterback when the Bengals selected the southeast Ohio product with the top overall pick in last April's draft. Almost as soon as Burrow officially arrived in Cincinnati, it was clear he was going to be the team's Week 1 starter as a rookie. The Bengals released veteran Andy Dalton, the team's second-round pick in the 2011 draft, and didn't add another veteran quarterback to the 53-man roster.
In his first 10 games, the rookie showed why he represents so much hope for a franchise that hasn't won a playoff game since January 1991. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Burrow ranks fourth in NFL history for the most passing yards in a player's first 10 games (2,688 yards, including his total from Sunday's game). At the halfway mark of the season, Burrow was on pace to break Andrew Luck's record for most passing yards by a rookie (4,374).
Veteran quarterback Brandon Allen, who was added to the practice squad in September as the team's emergency quarterback, was promoted to the 53-man roster along with offensive lineman Quinton Spain.
Allen and Ryan Finley, who was the team's primary backup QB and started three games last season, are among the options to replace Burrow. Taylor hinted at the possibility of the team signing an additional quarterback to replace Allen as the emergency quarterback.
Taylor said the fact Burrow entered the NFL without a normal offseason because of the pandemic restrictions is a good sign for the former top overall pick in 2021.
"He's an expert in missing an offseason and playing effectively," Taylor said. "So, I do have that to fall back on and I know that about Joe. There won't be any guesswork in how he handles it. We've seen that firsthand. That part is encouraging."
And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. - John Muir
That totally sucks. I'm sure he'll be back and close to 100%, but that might not be until the 2022 season (assuming he's late to the start of next season and he'll be 85-90% then). He looked so promising. I think I'll go watch the highlights of the Browns/Bengals game from a few weeks back. He looked great in that game.
“...Iguodala to Curry, back to Iguodala, up for the layup! Oh! Blocked by James! LeBron James with the rejection!”
It does suck, I was actually rooting for him to go down with an injury, only a minor one that's easy to come back from. Having him out of the lineup would've been the only way something like this would be prevented.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Jeudy is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Tillman is flanked out wide to the right. Judkins and Ford are split in the backfield as Flacco takes the snap ... Here we go."
I hate to see it. By all accounts he's a real class act and will be a good NFL QB.
But please deliver me from the Bengals fans who don't see the reality of the situation. This is the unfortunate reality of being a 1st pick QB in the NFL; you go to a team that isn't very good. Goodness knows my Browns have been there enough. But they just don't see the problem. They really think plugging in a QB of that quality is going to instantly fix the team.
"Let people think this is a dumpster fire," - Mike Pettine
The Bengals took a chance after drafting Burrows with the first pick, then ignoring their offensive line until the 6th round, drafting a backup quality OT.
The Bengals OLine ranked #3 in the NFL in sacks given up with Burrows being sacked 32 times in 10 games. Burrows being a pocket passer, stood in there and took the hits until he was hit and injured.
I sure hope Burrows comes back from this injury..in the mean time, the Bengals will have season or two to invest in their OLine, likely having a pick in the top 5 in 2021.
Poor dude. Not only did they have a horrible OL, but they also asked him to throw 40+ times per game. Lots of articles coming out now too about how bad the culture is there, as well.
Blue ostriches on crack float on milkshakes between the sidewalk titans of gurglefitz. --YTown
I liked the kid at OSU. Was excited for him to be the Buck’s starter. Was actually pretty upset they let him get away. Was glad he won the National Title. Was bummed he became the enemy by being drafted by the Bengals. His play has come as no surprise to me. It’s tragic what’s happened to him. That said I hope he comes back healthy but maybe a bit less than he was before (kidding..?).... aka Carson Palmer after his injury. As a Browns fan I don’t want to face what this could could become for the next decade plus. Get well Joe.
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