Burrow faces long odds to start
We don’t need any numbers or history to know Burrow is going to have a hard time against a Chargers defense bringing the heat with Joey Bosa and a host of others.
But ESPN pulled up some numbers that make the outlook seem tougher than anticipated:
The Bengals host the Chargers in Week 1 in what will likely be Joe Burrow's NFL debut.
The last 12 QBs drafted No. 1 overall are winless in their first career start (Kyler Murray tied last season).
The last one to win was David Carr in 2002. pic.twitter.com/Bxgerchu0m
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 8, 2020
Counterpoint — Burrow has one of the best supporting casts in recent memory for a No. 1 pick. If a revamped line is keeping him clean, he might be looking at breaking this mark dating back to 2002.