There are two distinct images for us with Joe Burrow in 2020.

The first is the QB leading LSU to a National Championship, which he punctuated with a celebratory stogie.

The second was in his parent’s humble home, where he was drafted #1 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Burrow felt like a a special player right away, and this was despite the cautiousness of the Bengals faithful who have dealt with a lot of suffering from disappoint Quarterbacks. Burrow only won two Games as a rookie, and was injured with a torn ACL and PCL during it. This still did not make it a bust year for Burrow, who showed why he was taken number one.

Bouncing back in 2021, Burrow won the AP Comeback Player of the Year, throwing for 4,611 Yards, 34 Touchdowns and an NFL-leading 70.4 Pass Completion Percentage. Burrow led the Bengals to their third Super Bowl appearance, and though they did not win, it was their best performance to date.

Burrow had another great year in 2022 (4,475 Yards & 35 TD) where he hdded a Pro Bowl and took Cincinnati to the AFC Conference Game.

Going into 2023, the Bengals have a top-five Quarterback and a man who can give them their first title.