Joe's Doc "all systems go"

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(05-22-2021, 02:36 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: I've never doubted his toughness, but I did doubt his leadership skills at times. He wasn't a very vocal guy and didn't really have a commanding presence about him, IMO. Very talented, great arm...just not a natural born leader. 

I think that's where the difference comes into play with Joe. The guy exudes confidence, has swagger that everyone takes notice of and isn't afraid to take charge on the field. He just looks and sounds like a natural leader when he talks and plays. 

That's possible, but (and here I go, acting like Carson's agent or something) he was well-regarded in AZ and Bruce Arians and Larry Fitzgerald give him high praise.  I'd say he has some sort of leadership ability to hang with those guys.

Again, I get the fandom.  Dalton and ZT were both members of this franchise for about 13 seconds before it was "obvious" that they were 10x the leaders that Palmer and Marvin were.  We didn't even make it through ZT's first press conference before people were gushing about what a natural leader he was and how he was the first real leader this team has had since Sam Wyche.

Hell, I even remember when we drafted Dalton and AJ and people were going on about how they were the ultimate new combo Bengals and I jokingly said that I was waiting for the NEXT QB/WR duo because THEY were going to be the ultimate super best.  Well I get the last laugh because Burrow and Chase are going to put 'em all to shame!

(05-22-2021, 03:04 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: I was watching an interview with Justin Jefferson recently and when he was asked about the difference between Cousins and Burrow that’s basically what he said. It was honestly kind of refreshing to see him not just give a stock answer about how he loves both of them.

Kirk Cousins is also 7-35 against teams with a winning record.  I'm glad Burrow is such a maniac for the W's but results are all that matters.  Ehh, but football is a team game and so on.