The position of quarterback in the NFL comes with tremendous responsibility as the head of the team and face of the franchise. Quarterbacks are expected to shoulder the blame when it comes, divvy out all the praise to their teammates, and generally lead from the front.
That’s what Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has done since he was selected by the team with the first overall pick in the 2020 draft. Leaders lead with their actions and their words, and Burrow leads with his words.
First, he praised rookie right tackle Amarius Mims, who has stepped up and taken on the mantle of starter while Trent Brown continues to rehab a minor injury that has kept him sidelined.