QBs over Burrow

[Shake n Blake]

(10-20-2021, 10:49 AM)Crow-Magnon Wrote: Baltimore Ravens fan here (first post).

I can understand Bengals fans love for Burrow. I think he has the tools and skills to become one of the best QB’s in the NFL. Top Ten at least.

But I have to say that while I may be a bit biased towards Lamar Jackson, I really can’t get what he has to do to quell the constant criticism of his play. 35-8 as a starter really tells you all you need to know. A 5-1 start in 2021 with 16 (now 17) on IR does as well. The man’s a winner.

But this Sunday will be a good, early test for both quarterbacks who will likely compete against each other for years to come. Roethlisberger’s time has come and gone. Mayfield is going to be an average to below-average quarterback who sometimes shines, but Burrow and Jackson are going to be the face of the AFCN for (barring injury), a long time. It’s going to be interesting.

I can only speak for myself, but...

1. He seems to get "exposed" in the playoffs, where he has a 1-3 record with 3 TDs to 5 picks and a 68.3 passer rating. We had a similar issue with Andy Dalton, but unlike Dalton, Lamar plays for a HC with an excellent track record in the playoffs, and getting the most out of QBs and players in general in the postseason.

2. He didn't set the world on fire with his passing last year. He was solid, but doesn't seem like a guy who is going to consistently beat teams with his arm alone.

3. He runs. A lot. QBs like that never last long. Cam Newton is the latest example.

I like Lamar. I'm sure he's a very exciting player to watch every week. I just prefer pocket guys, and I do have questions about why he struggles so much in January.