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It’s well accepted by those close to the team that the Cincinnati Bengals will use the first pick in the 2020 NFL draft on Joe Burrow.
While the usual pre-draft buzz has tried to stir up narratives and speculation, the desperation from Cincinnati paired with the incredible stock on Burrow (also a hometown kid) has made the union a lock.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor essentially confirmed as much Monday on the Dan Patrick show:
“It doesn’t look that way…if there’s a guy there that you believe in that can really change the franchise over the next 10-15 years, that’s a hard thing to pass up on…If there’s somebody there that people are willing to give up a lot for, that they believe in…that really verifies what we think about those players as well.”
Translation: If we’re getting big trade offers for No. 1 and the rights to a guy we like, we feel good about liking — and taking — that guy.
And that guy is Burrow. The Bengals have reportedly had trade offers for the first pick but aren’t playing ball. No shocker. They’ve also maxed out the allotted time they’re allowed to spend with Burrow before the draft. Ditto.
The Bengals haven’t been shy about liking Burrow throughout the process. And it’s trending like no sort of offer could sway them at this point.
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