Regardless of Joe Burrow struggling a season-ending proper wrist damage in Week 11 final season, the Cincinnati Bengals do not appear too involved in regards to the quarterback’s well being.
Earlier than the beginning of OTAs on Tuesday, Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher instructed Geoff Hobson of the workforce web site that Burrow will not be on a pitch rely.
“We designed the entire thing to remain inside the constraints of the place the medical individuals assume he needs to be and the place he needs to be proper now,” Pitcher stated, by way of Hobson. “No person is sitting there with a particular pitch counter. However we have been good in how we put it collectively.”
Pitcher additionally appeared to sign Burrow is making a fast restoration, noting how he has “all his vary and energy.”
Burrow — a former No. 1 general decide — is among the greatest QBs within the league, however his sturdiness is a matter. Throughout his rookie season in 2020, he suffered a season-ending ACL tear. He additionally injured his calf throughout coaching camp final season.
If Burrow stays wholesome, he might assist the Bengals win their first Tremendous Bowl. The 27-year-old QB guided Cincinnati to Tremendous Bowl LVI, the place the Bengals misplaced 23-20 to the Los Angeles Rams. Plus, he leads lively gamers in completion share (68%), per Professional Soccer Reference.
