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One of the best times of the year is finally upon us, Christmas for football junkies. The Cincinnati Bengals, of course, procured their franchise quarterback tonight and are fully prepared to enter into their next era of football. The writing was on the wall of course, but let’s look around the internet as the presumed became official: Joe Burrow.
The calm before the storm:
Joe Burrow, patiently waiting. #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/fhGwCvEZMU
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 23, 2020
A former legend hoping to warmly welcome the new face of the franchise:
I’m going to FaceTime Joe Burrow tonight in hopes of sharing a celebratory cigar after he’s selected 🙏🏿
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) April 23, 2020
The moment it became official online:
Bengals president Mike Brown officially welcomed LSU QB Joe Burrow to Cincinnati on Wednesday, one day before the Draft. Brown sent Burrow a letter that said, amongst other things, that he looks forward “to building championship football teams with you for many years to come.”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 23, 2020
Chronicling his circuitous path to this point:
Joe Burrow is the third straight No. 1 pick to have transferred in his college years (Ohio State to LSU). Last year, No. 1 was Kyler Murray (Texas A&M to Oklahoma). The year before, it was Baker Mayfield (Texas Tech to Oklahoma)
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) April 24, 2020
Florio’s concession:
Report: Bengals told Joe Burrow he's the pick https://t.co/Del6QsZ0WF
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 23, 2020
Coach O with the fire!
“There’s only one Tiger King. He’s getting drafted first tonight.” — Coach O knows #Bengals pic.twitter.com/CqCELe1MVx
— All Bengals (@AllBengals) April 23, 2020
From the Mothership:
👑 There’s a new king in the Queen City! @Joe_Burrow10 is coming to The Jungle! 🐅#BurrOH | #SeizeTheDEY pic.twitter.com/8aUEAMoL73
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) April 24, 2020
PFF checking in:
🔸94.1 @PFF passing grade (@PFF_College record)
🔸Accurate pass on 61.6% of throws 10+ yards downfield (PFF record)
🔸Highest recorded % of on-target passes since 2016Joe Burrow, @PFF’s No. 1 prospect, is officially a Bengal. Congrats, Cincinnati.
pic.twitter.com/WPEeXYbS9b— Evan McPhillips (@emcphil) April 24, 2020
LSU showing love!
Untouchable.#NFLDraft | #GeauxTigers pic.twitter.com/A0y7rxhXe4
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) April 24, 2020
Calais Campbell quaking in his boots
Hey, @Joe_Burrow10, congrats on being the number 1 overall pick! Can’t wait for us to be properly acquainted
— Calais Campbell (@CalaisCampbell) April 24, 2020
Historical anomaly via THE Ohio State University
Urban Meyer is chilling at home and just won the #NFL draft. Three guys he recruited to the Ohio State #Buckeyes go 1-2-3. Amazing.
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) April 24, 2020
The Franchise with the last word!
Enough talk. Time to get to work. https://t.co/EAK97ZePE8
— Joey Burrow (@Joe_Burrow10) April 24, 2020
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