Orlando Brown Jr. Offers Up HUGE Praise for Joe Burrow Ahead of Cincinnati Bengals Opener

The Bengals star quarterback spent the offseason rehabbing his surgically repaired wrist.

James Rapien | Sep 6, 2024

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) participates in drills during practice, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at the Kettering Health Practice Fields outside of Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. / Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

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CINCINNATI — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow two days away from making his first regular season start since suffering a season-ending wrist injury last year.

The 27-year-old is hoping to lead the Bengals to their first season-opening win since 2021.

Bengals star left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. believes Burrow is poised for a big year.

"The intensity and focus that I've seen on the daily from him ... His approach from the moment he got hurt until now—he's ready. He's been ready," Brown said during our Cincinnati Bengals Talk season preview show. "I don't want to put it into words too much because I don't want to spoil it for you guys, but man the Joe Burrow I feel like people are going to see this year is a different Joe Burrow than people have seen in the past ... in a better way."

Burrow has led the Bengals to two division titles, an AFC Championship and an AFC Championship Game. He's hoping to lead Cincinnati to a World Championship this season and his mindset, attitude and approach has set the tone for the entire Bengals' locker room.

Brown spent his entire offseason in Cincinnati. He saw how Burrow was attacking rehab—not only was he trying to get back to his old self, but he worked to be even better this season.

It's something that will truly be put to the test for the first time on Sunday against the Patriots.

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Published Sep 6, 2024|Modified Sep 6, 2024

JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien covers the Bengals for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals.com and is one-half of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. He's also the co-owner/creator of Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent the majority of his professional career in the Queen City. Rapien previously covered the Cavaliers and Indians in Cleveland. He has a background in radio, which includes stops at 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 92.3 The Fan. He loves a good trade rumor and uses copious amounts of hot sauce on his food. Cincinnati chili is his go-to meal, followed by gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream for dessert. When he isn't working or eating, he's probably walking his dog Finley or spending time with family.