Uh oh Joe Mixon

[*Go Cards*]

(04-01-2023, 11:10 AM)Graphicguy Wrote: You almost have to have Burrow’s blessing on the back-up QB.  That’s the person who Joe relies on to be his fresh look at what’s going on.  If Joe dislikes the guy, doesn’t trust the guy, doesn’t believe in what the guy is communicating, he’s of little use.

Let’s face it.  There is NO BACK UP QB who is going to be a replacement for Burrow if he goes down.  The Back Up’s overwhelming job is to support Joe.  Yeah, if the game gets out of hand, or there’s mop up duty, yeah he’ll get in the game.  But, that’s the only scenario where we need him.  If our back up QB is starting, we’re fudged!!!!!!

Agree 100% that no back up is going to fill Burrow's shoes

yet the Eagles won a SB with a back up QB in Foles and beat Tom Brady in it. SF made a good run at one with their 3rd string guy. Believe several back up QB's beat Joe Burrow this year even, Brissett and Rush, and Tribisky became the back up shortly after winning. Not saying they're better but back ups can win if the team surrounding them is good, and the Bengals are very good. Plus would think the QB coach and OC would be who Joe listens to mostly anyway. 

Think the position needs upgraded and whoever keeps Joe comfortable can be kept on PS and still on the sideline for him to chat with anyway. 

Yet hopefully it's just an insurance policy and Burrow remains healthy throughout the rest of he's career.