Joe Burrow is confident the Cincinnati Bengals have assembled their most talented roster since he joined the team. Speaking to reporters Wednesday, the star quarterback showered praise on the front office for aggressive moves in free agency and trades.
The Bengals missed the playoffs for a third straight season, largely due to a defense that allowed the third-most points per game in the NFL (28.9). Burrow highlighted key additions like safety Bryan Cook, defensive end Boye Mafe, defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, and the blockbuster trade for New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.
"This is the most talented roster we've had since I've been here," Burrow said. "The front office has taken a lot of heat...They went and made it happen with free agency. And then obviously with Dexter, making a trade like that, that doesn't happen a ton in the NFL."
The quarterback insisted he didn't issue ultimatums to the front office after last season's 6-11 finish. "I was less involved this year than in years past," Burrow said. The energy is elevated in the locker room. "There's no secret that the last several years didn't go the way we wanted to," he added. "We're in a great spot this year."
Burrow set a clear goal: "We're going to go win a lot of games this year and play great and win a Super Bowl."