The Cincinnati Bengals have made it pretty clear they don’t see the need for a veteran mentor behind Joe Burrow on the depth chart.
But the free-agent market could always develop in a way that changes their minds. One veteran who might make some sense? Former Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco.
In a piece featuring experts at ESPN, Jeremy Fowler floated the Bengals as Flacco’s best fit:
“Fowler: Bengals. Cincinnati could use a veteran to help guide rookie Joe Burrow, and who better to do so than a former Super Bowl winner who understands the nuances of the AFC North? Flacco can help win games if called upon but isn’t a threat to a young player at this stage in his career, assuming he’s healthy by the time the season begins.”
Flacco, 35, remains a free agent and continues to recover from neck surgery in April. He won’t be available for live action until August or later.
It’s hard to dislike Flacco’s resume and the Bengals should be familiar enough wth him. The Super Bowl winner and MVP is the sort of player who could provide a strong veteran presence for Burrow.
When it comes to the Bengals this offseason — never say never, right? The team doesn’t appear to be interested in veteran passers right now. But if we hit August or early September and Flacco is still out there for the cheap, maybe the front office and coaching staff shifts its thinking and makes a move.
