It’s no secret that Joe Burrow was about to sign a massive contract extension—in some way, shape or form—before the Bengals’ star quarterback went down during Thursday's practice with what looked like a consequential injury. And now the injury appears to be serious with Bengals coach Zac Taylor telling reporters Friday afternoon that his starting quarterback will miss "several weeks" with a calf strain.
It’s also no secret that, despite a far more complicated and nuanced reality, there is a perception that Cincinnati is not a generous, player-friendly franchise. This perception, which, again, can be pushed back on accurately, can also solidify someone’s opinion of a franchise without understanding what is inside its soul.
