NFL: Cincinnati Bengals Draft Joe Burrow As Fans And Experts Expect A Rough Career Ahead

Being a top prospect in any sport includes an immense amount of pressure to succeed. With the Cincinnati Bengals selecting Joe Burrow as the first overall pick in the draft, fans see a huge challenge ahead from the LSU star.

In one of the most recent memorable years, Burrow accomplished a perfect season in his final campaign with the LSU football program.

The entire country saw a dominant display put out by Burrow in the National Championship Game as he threw for 463 yards and was accountable for six touchdowns. The LSU Tigers defeated the Clemson Tigers 42-25 as Burrow took home the game’s offensive MVP. It was a phenomenal year for the quarterback as he tallied a total of 5,671 passing yards.

The selection of Burrow as the top pick came to no surprise to anyone. Given that the Bengals picked him, there will be rough patches ahead of the signal-caller.

Fans and experts took to social media to share their thoughts on Burrow going to the Bengals. While the selection was expected, it was still pointed out that the Heisman Trophy winner was off to a difficult stretch.

Some memes took it to the next level by saying that Burrow has already ended his career just by being picked by the Bengals.

Despite these, Burrow understands the situation he is in. As Peyton Manning shared with Burrow, there’s a reason why a team is able to draft first overall. For Burrow’s case, it means that the Bengals have earned their right to select first due to their 2-14 record last season.

“So other people have to step up, have to give him some help. But for him I tried to tell him it’s a marathon, not a sprint,” Manning shared by way of Bleacher Report.

With these expectations, Burrow adds that he’s ready for the season and wants to bring a culture of winning to his new team.

The pressure to turn a franchise around is huge and the newly selected Bengal quarterback now has a chance to prove himself in the league.