Following the fake bye, the Bengals resumed practice on Monday, sounding somewhat rejuvenated following the gloomy news day on Friday that included Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Burrow’s season-ending tear to his wrist ligament.
It’s possible that they are experiencing thoughts of late playoff runs with a backup quarterback a la Virgil Carter. Carter attended the same Folsom High School in California as Jake Browning, and he led the Bengals to the 1970 AFC Central title by winning the final seven games as the team went from 1-6 to 8-6.
Hoard found that their chances of making the playoffs are better than fifty percent if they win their remaining home games against the following teams: the Vikings (Josh Dobbs), the Browns (Dorian Thompson-Robinson), the Colts (Gardner Minshew II), and the Steelers (quarterback Kenny Pickett). If they also win on December 23 in Pittsburgh, Hoard says their chances increase to 91%.
This team has consistently done it. Turn off the outside world and concentrate only on the coming week,” Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said. “Throughout this season and in prior years, you have witnessed this team go through a lot. You can always count on them to react appropriately. They are constructed properly. Making sure the character you bring in is a big part of building this team. Thrilled to resume work this week. After that weekend, I believe we’re all feeling pretty rejuvenated. I’m eager to play a game on the field again on Sunday.”
NO JOE: According to Taylor, Burrow will not return this season and is expected to be placed on injured reserve this coming week. Burrow stated on Friday that he would remain in the building until his anticipated surgery. Burrow was present at Monday’s walkthrough, according to offensive coordinator Brian Callahan, who had just shaved off his varying degrees of facial hair and promised a fresh start. Indeed, noted.
“It’s a new territory for him because the last time he was really hurt he was gone,” Callahan stated. “ACL injury (in 2020) was very different.
“On Monday, he was present and actively listening and paying attention. still confined. You don’t really provide much guidance in a walkthrough. Still, he was standing there with the quarterbacks, paying attention, and his presence is as significant as anything. only due to the fact that he is the franchise’s and the football team’s leader. His presence is very significant. And I still believe it matters to have him around. Even if he is only present for a brief period of time during a walkthrough, his attitude and manner really do make a difference.”
