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Newsweek
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Peyton Manning Doesn't Hold Back About Bengals QB Joe Burrow
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are looking to get back into contention in the AFC during the upcoming 2025 NFL season. Following a rough all-around 2024 campaign that saw the Bengals finish with a 9-8 record and miss the playoffs, Burrow and company want to win. They have a solid roster and were able to make two key moves by extending both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. There are still questions about 2024 NFL sack leader Trey Hendrickson's future. That situation will need to get figured out and Cincinnati will need him on the field to live up to its full potential. After that, the Bengals should have a playoff caliber team. Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after beating the Denver Broncos 30-24 in overtime at Paycor Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after beating the Denver Broncos 30-24 in overtime at Paycor Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo byDespite the bad result to the 2024 season, Burrow put together one of his best years yet. He has continued developing and was a sleeper MVP candidate with the numbers that he produced. Read more: Buccaneers Star Speaks Out With Strong Shilo Sanders Take In 17 games, Burrow completed 70.6 percent of his pass attempts for 4,918 yards, 43 touchdowns, and just nine interceptions. He also picked up 201 yards and two more scores on the ground. Peyton Manning took some time to speak out about Burrow recently. He did not hold back his high opinion of the Cincinnati quarterback. "He's an incredible quarterback. He's just fun to watch play. He's exciting when the ball is in his hands," Manning said. "The game is never over. He's calm, he's collected, he doesn't sweat. Out there on the field, off the field ... he's very authentic." Burrow's personal success has been impressive, but he wants a Super Bowl. Manning also talked about that goal and revealed that he expects the 28-year-old quarterback to win a Super Bowl. "There are expectations that come with it, but Joe is well aware of those, and he can carry that burden and wants those expectations on his shoulders," he said. "And I know he fully expects, as I do as well, to bring a championship here to Cincinnati." Read more: Packers Linked as Possible Suitor for Potential Free Agency Steal Those words from Manning are a massive sign of how good Burrow has become. He is more than capable of powering the Bengals back to Super Bowl contention Entering the 2025 season, it will be interesting to see if he is able to get the job done. It will start with Cincinnati being a playoff team and with Burrow under center there is no reason the team should fall short of that goal. Manning is expecting big things from Burrow and it will be interesting to see if he delivers this year. For more Cincinnati Bengals and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Cade Klubnik Shifts His Attention to $275 Million NFL QB After Studying Patrick Mahomes
Cade Klubnik Shifts His Attention to $275 Million NFL QB After Studying Patrick Mahomes originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes experienced varying levels of team success when they played college football, but there were few doubts that both quarterbacks were ticketed for NFL stardom from a young age. Advertisement Though Mahomes had a losing record in three years at Texas Tech, he threw for 5,052 yards and accounted for 53 total touchdowns in his final season as a Red Raider in 2016. On the other hand, Burrow was richly rewarded for his stellar two-year tenure at LSU. Upon transferring from Ohio State, Burrow led the Tigers to a 15-0 record and a national championship in 2019, throwing for 5,671 yards and 60 touchdowns on his way to winning the Heisman Trophy. Burrow is now the Cincinnati Bengals' quarterback, a two-time Pro Bowler on a $275 million contract. The 28-year-old is lauded for his mechanics and his ability to make any throw -- he led the NFL in pass attempts, completions, passing yards and touchdown passes in 2024. Clemson star Cade Klubnik, who shares quarterback coach Jordan Palmer with Burrow is hoping to become the first Tiger ever to win the Heisman Trophy in 2025. And he has made it a point to study Burrow in an attempt to reach that objective. Advertisement "His ability to escape the pocket but remain a passer is something that I feel I can do pretty well," Klubnik told On3. "A lot of the same fundamentals that Jordan teaches us, (Burrow) does it very, very elite. I love to watch somebody who's better than me." Klubnik also admitted to studying Mahomes and his calm, steady pocket presence, and he also had a surprise for reporters when he said he had been watching Bailey Zappe's 2021 season at Western Kentucky. Zappe, a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, threw for an FBS record 5,967 yards and 62 touchdowns in his one season as a Hilltopper. "Last year, I studied senior year of Bailey Zappe, because he he had a great year. I wanted to improve my presence in the pocket, anticipation and just delivery. So I studied him," Klubnik explained. "I studied just the calmness and coolness of Patrick Mahomes in the pocket. So (I studied) those two guys, because that's something we want to get better at." Klubnik, touted as a possible top overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, is hoping that absorbing different qualities from elite quarterbacks will make him even better following his breakout 2024 season. If his bet pays off, Clemson could be celebrating more than just another College Football Playoff berth in 2025. Advertisement Related: Dabo Swinney Flaunts Clemson Achievements Amid Changing College Football Landscape This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Rob Burrow would be 'so proud' of MND centre
Rob Burrow would be "incredibly proud" of the motor neurone disease (MND) treatment centre that bears his name, his widow Lindsey said on the first anniversary of his death. Former Leeds Rhinos star Burrow died on 2 June last year aged 41 after being diagnosed with MND in 2019. The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease is set to open at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds later this summer. Speaking during a visit to the site, Lindsey Burrow said: "Ultimately that's what Rob wanted to do, to help other families." She told the BBC: "To have this centre for us as a family, as somewhere we can come to remember Rob and to be able to share that with other families that are in the same situation that we've been in, is incredibly special." "Rob would be incredibly proud, he was so humbled," Lindsey said. "To have this centre, to have the marathon, it's just part of Rob's legacy and the amazing work that he's done for the MND community. "He was the face of the MND community in the most difficult of circumstances but to have this, I think it really gives people hope." Burrow's parents Geoff and Irene were at Headingley Stadium - the home of Leeds Rhinos - on Saturday along with his sisters Joanne Hartshorne and Claire Burnett for the club's MND Awareness game against Wakefield Trinity. "We have good and bad days - more bad than good at the moment," admitted Geoff. "But Rob would want us to keep smiling and banging the drum for MND patients." A minute's applause was held for the former scrum-half and hooker before kick-off. Giant banners were displayed on the pitch, with one of them bearing his famous words: "In a world full of adversity we must dare to dream." Dr Agam Jung, consultant neurologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and director of the MND service at Leeds, was Burrow's consultant. "Rob's legacy is about courage and dignity," she said. "It's about changing the trajectory of the most cruel disease in the world and oh my goodness, that is something really special." She said she was "very pleased" with the progress at the site of the MND centre. "It's a centre for hope and the MND community draws hope," Dr Jung said. The fundraising effort championed by Burrow and his Leeds Rhinos team-mate Kevin Sinfield raised millions for MND charities following Burrow's diagnosis. Cash raised for the centre will allow researchers to launch projects aimed at reducing the time it takes to diagnose the condition. Rugby league coach and Burrow's former team-mate Jamie Jones-Buchanan also paid tribute to the late star to mark the anniversary, saying Burrow's "spirit and what he stood for is very much alive at Leeds Rhinos, and I think it always will be". "Every opportunity we've got to remember Rob and what he brought to the club and gave so many fans, so many tens of thousands of people, will be a part of who we are for many, many years," he said. Sinfield announced last week that he would be running seven ultra marathons in seven days in seven regions to raise money for MND charities. The challenge will take place in December and will include marathons in Sheffield and Leeds. He hopes the campaign will raise £777,777. "This has become less about running and more about bringing people together," he said. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here. Rugby player announces new challenge for MND Burrow family say MND site theft 'beggars belief' 'Really special': Hundreds take part in MND Mile The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Behind Joe Burrow and Cincinnati Bengals struggle: Defensive woes and offensive line breakdown holding back playoff hopes
Burrow's Bengals held back by weak defense and O-line (Image via: Getty Images) Joe Burrow is undeniably one of the NFL's premier quarterbacks, leading a talented Cincinnati Bengals offense that features stars like Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Despite this, the Bengals have repeatedly failed to make a deep playoff run due to a weak defense and a porous offensive line that continue to hold the team back. The real reasons behind Cincinnati Bengals' playoff disappointments — SharpFootball (@SharpFootball) Joe Burrow's elite quarterback skills are evident, but football is a team sport, and Cincinnati's supporting cast, particularly on defense and the offensive line, has been problematic for several seasons. The Bengals' defense has struggled due to poor draft choices, underinvestment, and a lack of key playmakers, leaving the team vulnerable against top NFL offenses. Adding to the frustration is the contract drama surrounding Trey Hendrickson, their top pass rusher and defensive leader. If Hendrickson sits out or leaves Cincinnati, the Bengals risk losing their best defender, which would further weaken an already fragile NFL defense. On offense, Burrow's offensive line has failed to provide the protection needed to maximize his potential and stay healthy. Burrow has been sacked far too often in recent seasons, putting both his health and overall performance at risk. Given Burrow's injury history, this lack of pass protection is especially concerning for the Bengals' hopes of making a Super Bowl run. Without a reliable offensive line, even an explosive Bengals offense featuring top wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins can't operate at full strength. The Bengals' struggles with defensive depth and offensive line consistency have been a major talking point among NFL analysts and fans alike. Cincinnati's front office must prioritize investing in defensive draft picks and free agency signings, as well as upgrading the offensive line in the offseason. These moves are crucial steps toward playoff success and, ultimately, a Super Bowl championship. Also Read: Scott Zolak drops bombshell on Stefon Diggs situation: 'It's not just the boat' — Uncertainty surrounds Patriots' star Until Cincinnati addresses these glaring weaknesses, the Bengals will remain a talented NFL team falling short of their true potential. Joe Burrow deserves a stronger supporting cast if the Bengals want to compete with the league's elite and finally break through to consistent playoff success.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Joe Burrow blasts NFL for unfair Ravens rematch in Baltimore on Thanksgiving
Joe Burrow voices concerns about playing against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore for the fourth consecutive year Image via AP) Joe Burrow isn't holding back about the NFL's 2025 schedule. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback is voicing frustration over having to face the Ravens in Baltimore for the fourth straight year — this time on Thanksgiving night — and his criticism has struck a chord with both fans and league officials. Joe Burrow calls out NFL over Ravens schedule as Bengals head to Baltimore for fourth straight year For the fourth consecutive year, Joe Burrow and the Bengals will travel to Baltimore to face off against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens — this time on Thanksgiving night in prime time. While the spotlight of a standalone holiday game might excite fans, Burrow is less than thrilled with the repeated road trip. 'Playing in Baltimore for the fourth straight prime-time year isn't ideal,' Burrow, 28, said during a recent interview, as reported by ESPN. 'Maybe we can get one of those in Cincinnati next year. Please.' Burrow's comments resonated beyond the locker room. Mike North, the NFL's vice president of broadcast planning and scheduling, addressed the quarterback's concerns directly, acknowledging the validity of the complaint. 'It's fair,' North said in an interview with the Bengals' team website. 'Once you start getting to the same thing three years in a row, four, or five years in a row — whether it's a short week Thursday on the road or opening on the road — when trends like that emerge, we probably have to adjust at some point.' Despite the scheduling gripe, North emphasized that the Thanksgiving night matchup was the result of what the league believed was the best overall schedule. He even joked about the reaction from fans, saying, 'I'm sure the Bengals fans are a little surprised and probably a little disappointed. Which puts them in the same category as all 31 other teams.' Cincinnati hasn't had much success recently against Baltimore, losing their last three matchups — including a heartbreaking 35–34 loss last season. Still, the chance to play under the national spotlight carries its own kind of weight. 'Playing on Thanksgiving night in a stand-alone game with the whole world watching, sitting on their couch, is really exciting,' Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told 'It's why you're in this business.' North, despite acknowledging the flaw, couldn't resist adding a playful note: 'I'm sure Bengals fans would have preferred it in Cincinnati, but it should be fun for you guys to ruin Baltimore's Thanksgiving.' Also Read: Was Jason Kelce the real reason the Tush Push survived? Inside his bold move to save the Eagles' signature play Whether or not the Bengals can deliver that upset remains to be seen — but Joe Burrow has already made sure the league knows he's ready for a little more home cooking next time.
