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Watch: Al Michaels Says Bengals Rookie Jermaine Burton Has Slept Through Meetings

The Bengals rookie had an impressive preseason, but this is a noteworthy comment by Michaels...

James Rapien

Aug 10, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton (81) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 10, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton (81) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports / Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
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CINCINNATI — Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton was their most-productive and explosive player this preseason.

He had eight receptions for 156 yards and two touchdowns in three games. He had the Bengals' longest reception in each of the three contests and had two of their three offensive touchdowns.

Why isn't he getting into these games earlier? Why isn't he working more with Joe Burrow and the starters?

It could be because of what he's doing—or not doing in meetings.

Legendary broadcaster Al Michaels implied that Burton fell asleep during a meeting or meetings. He was responding to Kirk Herbstreit's comment about Burton.

"Just a matter of being really bought into the system and being disciplined and being a pro," Herbstreit said. "That's the one question I think with him."

"Yeah, Don't sleep through meetings, right?" Michaels responded.

Burton's maturity was certainly a topic during the pre-draft process. The Bengals are betting on him and believe he can figure it out. They also believe their culture is going to help maximize his potential.

“Like all the rookies, there's a growing process and improving in all the little details," Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said after the game. "You saw him make some plays tonight—that's good. That's the expectation when the ball is thrown his way, for him to be able to make the play.”

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James Rapien

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.  

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