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Washington Post
a day ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Russell Wilson focused on being a leader for the Giants even with all eyes on rookie Jaxson Dart
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Russell Wilson knows he's not the future. Not at this point in his career. The New York Giants hope that'll be Jaxson Dart. For now, though, Wilson is the No. 1 quarterback on the depth chart — and he fully expects to remain there when the season starts.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Joe Burrow takes blame for 2024 Bengals failure despite NFL-leading stats
The post Joe Burrow takes blame for 2024 Bengals failure despite NFL-leading stats appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Cincinnati Bengals were one of the more disappointing teams in the NFL during the 2024 season. Cincinnati got off to a slow start and could not shape up in time to make the playoffs. One Bengals player is taking complete responsibility for the 2024 season, despite having some incredible statistics. Advertisement Bengals QB Joe Burrow opened up about the team's disastrous 2024 season at OTAs on Friday. Burrow claimed that he should have played better to get his team into the playoffs. 'If I had played even better, we wouldn't have been in that spot that we were in,' Burrow said. 'I just focus on getting better myself, and I feel like everyone in the locker room feels the same way. If I go out there and play better than I did last year, then it doesn't matter what goes on anywhere else.' It is admirable for a franchise quarterback to stick up for his team. However, it is clear that Burrow and the offense were not the problem for the majority of the season. Burrow had his best statistical season in the NFL during the 2024 season. He logged 4,918 yards with 43 touchdowns and only nine interceptions. He did this while completing 70.6% of his passes, which was even better than during Cincinnati's Super Bowl season in 2021. Advertisement Ja'Marr Chase even won the triple crown in 2024, leading the NFL in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. Either way, it is good to see Burrow motivated ahead of the 2025 season. Bengals backup QB explains Joe Burrow's superpower © Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images But what is it exactly that makes Joe Burrow such an excellent NFL quarterback? If you ask Bengals backup QB Jake Browning, there is one easy answer. Browning praised Burrow for his incredible ability to process information before and during a play in a recent interview. 'Process,' Browning said. 'The number of times he goes to the right person on time and accurately. He processes so quickly. Before and during the play. He has an above-average arm, but I wouldn't say it's crazy. He's an above-average athlete, but not crazy. He's really accurate. But the thing he does is process really fast. And to me, that's the toughest thing to evaluate in a quarterback coming out of college.' Advertisement The Bengals run one of the most unique offenses in the NFL because it takes advantage of Burrow's incredible ability to process. NFL fans will get a closer look at Burrow when season 2 of Netflix's 'Quarterback' documentary series airs later this summer.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Peyton Manning accidentally builds hype for Bengals throwback jerseys
The Cincinnati Bengals might not be announcing alternate jerseys or even throwback looks this season. But a recent appearance by Peyton Manning sure doesn't hurt as a hyper-builder. Manning showed up at Cincinnati in throwback Bengals attire this week, donning the No. 14 of Ken Anderson and Sam Wyche. He's coming off wrapping up the "Quarterback" show on Netflix that features Joe Burrow and also heavily features the Bengals on his "Peyton's Places" documentary show on ESPN+ that puts the spotlight on the past. Advertisement RELATED: Bengals UDFA is already turning heads at OTAs Hence, the throwbacks. While the Bengals don't have any official announcements on alternate jerseys or throwbacks yet, there's an anniversary looming in the next few years. In the meantime, the NFL quietly expanded the use of alternate or throwback jerseys to four times per season for each team and a new alternate jersey partnership will see the Bengals get at least one new set of jerseys in 2028. Until then, here's a bit of Manning, coincidentally building Bengals throwback jersey hype. RELATED: Cincinnati Bengals players missing OTAs list ahead of training camp This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Peyton Manning accidentally builds hype for Bengals throwback jerseys
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Peyton Manning accidentally builds hype for Bengals throwback jerseys
Peyton Manning accidentally builds hype for Bengals throwback jerseys The Cincinnati Bengals might not be announcing alternate jerseys or even throwback looks this season. But a recent appearance by Peyton Manning sure doesn't hurt as a hyper-builder. Manning showed up at Cincinnati in throwback Bengals attire this week, donning the No. 14 of Ken Anderson and Sam Wyche. He's coming off wrapping up the "Quarterback" show on Netflix that features Joe Burrow and also heavily features the Bengals on his "Peyton's Places" documentary show on ESPN+ that puts the spotlight on the past. RELATED: Bengals UDFA is already turning heads at OTAs Hence, the throwbacks. While the Bengals don't have any official announcements on alternate jerseys or throwbacks yet, there's an anniversary looming in the next few years. In the meantime, the NFL quietly expanded the use of alternate or throwback jerseys to four times per season for each team and a new alternate jersey partnership will see the Bengals get at least one new set of jerseys in 2028. Until then, here's a bit of Manning, coincidentally building Bengals throwback jersey hype. RELATED: Cincinnati Bengals players missing OTAs list ahead of training camp
Reuters
28-05-2025
- General
- Reuters
Former Falcons QB helping Michael Penix Jr. 'be a pro'
May 28 - There was no sign of high-paid backup quarterback Kirk Cousins at the Falcons' facility this week, but lines of communication are active between Atlanta starter Michael Penix Jr. and another former Falcons first-rounder. Matt Ryan, 40, became a sounding board for Penix in the offseason, taking his lessons learned as a Super Bowl quarterback for the Falcons and packaging talking points intended to help Penix develop in his second season in the NFL. Ryan, the third overall pick of the 2008 NFL Draft, played for Atlanta his entire career (2008-22), winning the NFL MVP award in 2016. "I spoke to Matt Ryan and had a good conversation with him (about) learning how to be a pro each and every day and how his process went," Penix said. "I feel like he definitely gave me some good things. Obviously, he knows this is my second year coming into it (and) this is my first year starting. He talked to me about his times during that time and how he got to where he ended up." Penix, 25, said he's been playing golf and spending quality time getting to know his teammates away from the field to grow their rapport between the lines. "The one that I want to point (out) is just connecting with the guys," Penix said of how his role changes with his rookie season in the rearview mirror. "I feel like I've done a lot better with connecting with everybody around the team. Not just offensive guys but defensive guys as well. Whether that's just around the facility eating lunch or going out and playing golf with some of them. Don't ask about my golf game." Falcons head coach Raheem Morris noted Penix has openly exercised his voice during OTAs in instances where he would've hung back out of humility last season. With confidence being more apparent, Morris is anxious to see what's to follow. "Eventually, it turns into a little bit of an arrogance about playing the position where it's non-negotiable. We're not there yet," Morris said. "I don't think we will be for a little bit, but I think he's at the mode of where he's starting to get that confidence to be able to figure out how to get to that point." Penix, the eighth overall pick of the 2024 draft, played in five games (three starts) in his rookie season, completing 61 of 105 passes (58.1 percent) for 775 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. --Field Level Media
