Two Years, Four Days Later At Combine Find Bengals Stable And At The Top In Age Of Burrow
A Super Bowl appearance. A once-in-a-century pandemic. Burrow's devastating ACL injury that cut short his rookie season. A shortened training camp. An Opening Day in front of zero people. A Wild Card win in front of the biggest Paul Brown Stadium crowd ever. A sweep of the Steelers, Ravens and Chiefs. Burrow's designer glasses. Burrow's 525 yards against the Ravens for the fourth greatest passing day of all-time. Burrow's chain. Burrow. Burrow. Burrow.
"Duke Of The Draft" Gets Bengals Ready For Another Run As NFL Scouting Combine Opens
Just like he did when a combine meeting 23 years ago resulted in Bengals president Mike Brown bringing him to Cincinnati when he found out Tobin wanted to make it a career. Just like he did nearly a decade ago when Brown gave him control of the draft room as director of player of personnel while head coach Marvin Lewis' Green-Dalton Bengals were early in their run of five straight playoff berths.
Cincinnati Bengals committed to supporting QB Joe Burrow 'in the best way we can,' including O-line help
"He's the real deal," Tobin, speaking Tuesday at the NFL scouting combine, said of Burrow. "Our job, like I said when we drafted him, is to support him in the best way we can. This league is about quarterbacks. And when you have one, you've gotta support him the best way you can."
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Speaking with reporters at the scouting combine on Tuesday, director of player personnel Duke Tobin hit on similar themes when talking about whether Bates will ultimately get an extension or hit with the franchise tag.
Bengals should pursue Ravens' Bradley Bozeman this offseason
Bozeman played at center in 2021 but served as the Ravens’ starting left guard for the two previous seasons, making him a versatile and talented potential addition to the Bengals roster. In three of his four seasons at Baltimore, Bozeman played in all 16 games, so his durability shouldn’t be a concern.
Bengals intend to support "real deal" Joe Burrow
“He’s the real deal,” Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said Tuesday regarding Joe Burrow, via Ben Baby of ESPN.com. “Our job, like I said when we drafted him, is to support him in the best way we can. This league is about quarterbacks. And when you have one, you’ve gotta support him the best way you can.”
NFL Scouting Combine: Joe Burrow is making the Bengals a free-agent destination, Washington's search for a QB and more
Burrow was PFF’s top-graded quarterback in 2021 and exudes the confidence that earned him the “Joe Brr” moniker. The Bengals don’t need help at wide receiver or running back, but they could certainly use upgrades on the offensive line and at tight end. Would a player sign with the Bengals for less money to play with Burrow? Maybe not. But if it’s for the same amount, then at least one agent is pushing his player to Cincinnati to play with Burrow.
5 potential right tackle options for Cincinnati Bengals in 2022
The Cincinnati Bengals have to rebuild their offensive line if they want to ensure that Joe Burrow has a long career with the franchise. We’ve already discussed options at left tackle, left guard, center, and right guard, so let’s finish things up by chatting about some options at right tackle.
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