Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow accomplished more than any Tigers signal-caller before him in Baton Rouge, and now he has a chance to prove his talents translate to the NFL level.
We’ve seen a host of edits and photoshopped images of Burrow in a Cincinnati Bengals uniform since the team selected him first overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, but we’ve only recently had a chance to see it for real.
The Bengals took to Twitter with a photo of Burrow throwing in his uniform this week, referencing the “In the pocket like Burrow” line from rapper Jack Harlow’s “WHAT’S POPPIN.”
🎶 In the pocket like Burrow 🎶 pic.twitter.com/fAyPDpivPX
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) August 4, 2020
Joe Burrow in the huddle with A.J. Green, Joe Mixon and John Ross🐅🔥
📸: @Bengals pic.twitter.com/MTF3smMG1C
— AllBengals (@AllBengals) August 4, 2020
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Expectations are high for the Heisman Trophy winner as the Bengals look to right the ship after a dismal 2-14 finish to the season in 2019.
As with any rookie, there’s a considerable jump to be made between college and the NFL, but given Burrow’s practically unparalleled mental quickness, Football IQ and work ethic, many in Baton Rouge are betting on a smooth transition.
It will be interesting to see how things play out for him and the rest of the team when the Bengals begin their season on Sept. 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers in Paul Brown Stadium.
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