Even in the midst of a surprise trip to the Super Bowl last season, it was a common sight in the regular season and throughout the AFC playoffs to see Cincinnati Bengals’ star quarterback Joe Burrow picking himself up off the turf following a hit, hurry or sack.
That sight was especially nerve-wracking for Bengals coaches, fans and front office personnel, especially after Burrow was lost for the season as a rookie with a devastating knee injury. That type of beating he was taking down the stretch and in the playoffs wasn’t sustainable, and in the end cost the Bengals in the Super Bowl.