(03-17-2025, 07:59 PM)coachmcneil71 Wrote: I mean, sort of I suppose, but it's not like he plays poorly one way or another. He seems to be steady regardless of the scenario, so not sure it changes things much for him. 

He has two #1 WRs and a host of other weapons. A breakout young RB that can catch and run like the wind. A vet TE that is a nightmare matchup for most LBs, and two monster starting Tackles. He's probably feeling pretty damn fired up right now. 

Realistically we are only one or two successful drafts away from being capable of making another run, imho. I think the young DBs are about to show their worth and growth this season. Add in a bare minimum, one more decent LB, G, and pass rusher. These players can be drafted on team friendly rookie deals.

We're making another run people. Count on it!

(03-18-2025, 09:50 AM)Synric Wrote: Joe Burrow Hotseat? Have you seen his contract? He isn't going anywhere.

Zac Taylor on the other hand is definitely on the hot seat with the lack of development from coaching. Shame Al Golden might only get one season as an NFL DC.

(03-18-2025, 10:17 AM)TecmoBengals Wrote: They way I contextualize it, Burrow is the last individual affiliated with the Bengals on the hot seat. He consistently performs at a high level when balling. He's intrinsically motivated to maximize his talent and mostly experiences success. If ownership, the front office, the coaches, and all players were Burrow-like, we'd be rooting for a team entering dynasty territory. We'd be NFL Super Bowl winning royalty like the Steelers, Patriots, 49'ers, Cowboys, etc.

If the hot seat is just about the pressure to win then I'm comfortable Burrow holds himself accountable to perform at the highest level.

(03-18-2025, 09:57 AM)Bengalbug Wrote: Minimum 2 years for golden.

(03-17-2025, 06:10 PM)007BengalsFan Wrote: Didn't Chase and Higgins agent say they wouldnt sign unless both of them were signed?  Wasnt Joe Burrow all over the media telling Bengals management they both need to be signed?  These guys forced this.

(03-18-2025, 10:17 AM)TecmoBengals Wrote: They way I contextualize it, Burrow is the last individual affiliated with the Bengals on the hot seat. He consistently performs at a high level when balling. He's intrinsically motivated to maximize his talent and mostly experiences success. If ownership, the front office, the coaches, and all players were Burrow-like, we'd be rooting for a team entering dynasty territory. We'd be NFL Super Bowl winning royalty like the Steelers, Patriots, 49'ers, Cowboys, etc.

If the hot seat is just about the pressure to win then I'm comfortable Burrow holds himself accountable to perform at the highest level.

(03-17-2025, 01:25 PM)jj22 Wrote: Celebrating Burrow (and Chase and Tee) placing pressure on the FO in unprecedented ways to stay together means that any collapse of this plan fall solely on him. This is his vision of team building and thus any failure must fall squarely at his feet.

All is great as long as the plan works. If it doesn't. The "I told you so" card is in the hands of the FO. How will fans react?

Question?

Does that put pressure on Burrow?

(03-17-2025, 04:35 PM)BengalsBong Wrote: The only hot seat I see is under Zac if we miss the playoffs 3 years in a row that is a big issue.

(03-18-2025, 12:06 PM)basballguy Wrote: The only reason we didn't go 4-12 4-13 is because of Burrow.

I don't think a single sane person will point at Burrow if we don't make the playoffs.

(03-19-2025, 12:10 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: We'll see how hot his seat looks in the new season of Quarterbacks this year.

(03-19-2025, 12:29 PM)jj22 Wrote: "Hot Seat" may have been a little click baitish, but no fan criticism if things go bad?

(03-19-2025, 12:37 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: So we have the highest paid QB (at time of signing), the highest paid non QB ever, and the highest paid WR2 in the league?  You'd better believe that there'll be criticism if they don't spring out of the gate, just blowing teams out of the water this year.