Joe Burrow gets candid on Russell Wilson's chances of reviving stalled career after $245 Million Broncos debacle
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has a new quarterback to face in 2024, in the Pittsburgh Steelers' latest addition Russell Wilson. Burrow was a guest on the "Pardon My Take" podcast and was asked whether he believes Russell Wilson will be able to revitalize his NFL career in Pittsburgh this season.
Burrow gave what appeared to be an honest opinion and said he believed so. He also said that in September, NFL fans will be able to see the true contenders and the questions surrounding Wilson's fresh start will be answered.
"I think so. Time will tell. That’s the great thing about football, we’re going to find out in September who has it. I think he will be good."(TS 1:46:50)
Burrow's positive take on his new AFC North foe comes as many speculate if Russell Wilson will return to his former self. The Super Bowl winning quarterback who signed a $245 million deal with the Denver Broncos, struggled during his two seasons with the team.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are hopeful that Wilson will be able to lead an offense that showed signs of success but struggled with Kenny Pickett under center.
Joe Burrow reveals his thoughts on taunting in the NFL
The taunting penalties in the NFL have become a topic of conversation the last few seasons. Some believe that NFL players are penalized for a simple celebration and others feel that it's necessary to throw a flag for taunting to keep order throughout a game.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is a supporter of taunting and feels that once football players are getting paid, they should be allowed to taunt. He is against the action at the high school and college level but, feels NFL players are 'big boys' who can handle it.
“I think if you get paid to play football, you can taunt. I’m all for not taunting in college and high school. But once you get paid to play, you should be able to taunt and no one’s going to get their feelings hurt. We’re all big boys, we’re gonna be okay."-TS 1:14:00
Joe Burrow then continued by saying that locker room talk is much worse than what is said on the field:
"If you’re in the locker room and you hear the stuff we say to each other in there, it’s a million times worse than pointing to some guy and being like ‘Hey, first down!’”
Joe Burrow believes that nobody will truly get mad if players are excited for first downs or touchdowns.