Cincinnati Bengals Star Ja'Marr Chase Guiding Rookie Receiver Jermaine Burton During Hold-In

Chase was Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2021.

Elise Jesse | Aug 30, 2024

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) walks the field during warmups before the NFL Preseason Week 2 game between the Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in downtown Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Ja'Marr Chase didn't practice during training camp and outside of a few light sessions earlier this week, has continued to hold-in with hopes of securing a long-term extension with the Bengals.

Even though he isn't practicing, he's doing his part to help Bengals rookie wide receiver Jermaine Burton.

The 23-year-old revealed that Chase has taken him under his wing and helped him throughout training camp.

“He’s given me advice on when I do something wrong or something comes up, a better way of doing it," Burton said.

Chase has a bigger sample size of work and quickly established himself as one of the best receivers in the NFL, but he does have some similarities with Burton.

Both guys have the ability to make big plays, especially in 1-on-1 situations.

Burton had eight catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns in the preseason. He scored two of the Bengals' three offensive touchdowns.

Many of their conversations revolve around route running and gaining separation.

“Whether its depth, leverage on a route, steps, and like speed and when to change speed and stuff like that on different routes,” Burton said.

Getting help on mechanics from one of the team’s stars has helped the rookie receiver get acclimated and comfortable in Zac Taylor’s offense. The extra reps due to Chase’s hold-in have helped too.

“It’s been fun,” Burton said. “Getting used to playing around with these guys every day and getting more day-by-day experience and comfortable with it.”

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