The Cincinnati Bengals have been underperforming with a 4-7 record, and many people have their own opinions about why they haven’t been playing like they were expected to.
But Skip Bayless, who is known for having some very strong opinions, knows one thing: Joe Burrow is being let down. Bayless made sure to make that clear on Twitter after the Bengals’ most recent loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
“Joe Burrow is still the best quarterback in football,” the tweet read, although the entire thing was in all caps, “and as tough as they come. What punishment he absorbed tonight, and just kept jumping back up and completing another pass.”
It’s high praise from the long-time TV host, and he is certainly right that none of this can be blamed on Burrow. In 11 games this season, he has thrown for a 67.2 completion percentage, 3,028 yards and 27 touchdowns with just four interceptions.
Because of the Bengals’ record this far into the season, it would be tough to imagine Burrow gets any recognition for the award, but he is playing near – if not at – an MVP level, and Bayless is another person who has recognized that.
JOE BURROW IS STILL THE BEST QUARTERBACK IN FOOTBALL — AND AS TOUGH AS THEY COME. WHAT PUNISHMENT HE ABSORBED TONIGHT, AND JUST KEPT JUMPING BACK UP AND COMPLETING ANOTHER PASS.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) November 18, 2024
