6 reasons for optimism as Bengals prepare for training camp

Some reasons for optimism as the Cincinnati Bengals get ready for 2020 training camp.

Joe Burrow

Cincinnati Bengals first-round draft pick, quarterback Joe Burrow, speaks in a virtual press conference after the Bengals selected him at the overall No. 1 spot in the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23, 2020.

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What is there to say that hasn’t been said about Burrow by now?

Coming off a historic collegiate season as one of the best passers to ever enter the draft in modern times, Burrow had led by example while commanding virtual meetings rooms — something that will surely translate to the field in camp.

Burrow’s a special prospect with a streak of attitude that sends trash talk at opponents and keeps the guys around him working with some swagger.