Best and worst case long-term scenarios for Bengals after Joe Burrow’s injury

From getting better draft position to making excuses to not address weaknesses, here’s a look at the fallout from the Joe Burrow injury.

The Cincinnati Bengals will complete the 2023 season without Joe Burrow.

And while the team won’t say anything other than they’re attempting to win every game, the reality is, barring a stunner, the rest of the schedule is more about evaluation, development and long-term decisions.

When an organization falls into a hole like this, there is always a risk of handwaving issues and attributing it to the quarterback being out, which could create long-term problems for when he actually returns.

Add in things like draft position and developmental reps for rookies and there are certainly some best and worst-case scenarios worth examining as the Bengals finish out this season.