The Cincinnati Bengals might have a Joe Burrow problem starting up.
After missing most of the season due to an injury suffered in Week 2, Burrow has come back and played at a very high level. Unfortunately, the Bengals have already seen their playoff hopes come to an end.
Burrow has dealt with far too many injuries throughout his career. When talking about his latest setback, Burrow opened up with a concerning quote about his NFL future.
"It certainly doesn’t change my desire to win. If I wanna keep doing this, I have to have fun doing it," Burrow said. "I’ve been through a lot and if it’s not fun, what am I doing it for? So, that’s the mindset I’m trying to bring to the table."
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With that in mind, speculation has begun swirling about Burrow's future. Could Cincinnati consider trading the superstar quarterback?
If that is an option that comes up down the road, the Las Vegas Raiders have come up as a possible suitor. That suggestion came from former NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky.
Landing with the Raiders might not be an ideal scenario for Burrow. It has been awhile since Las Vegas has been a legitimate contender in the AFC. However, it's possible that the Raiders would invest more into Burrow than the Bengals have.
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Throughout his career to this point, Burrow has played in 73 games. He has thrown for 68.2 percent of his pass attempts for 19,735 yards, 148 touchdowns, and 48 interceptions. Burrow is one of the most talented quarterbacks currently in the NFL.
Should he be made available on the trade market, Las Vegas would likely be a team with interest. It's just an idea at this point in time, but Burrow's comments could lead to some changes in the future.
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