Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, the potential pairing via the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL draft, is even a hot topic at the Super Bowl.
During Super Bowl week media obligations, Kansas City Chiefs star Tyrann Mathieu fielded a question on the topic and was adamant the Bengals should take Burrow, according to 247 Sports’ Steven Taranto:
“I would hope so. Obviously there’s a lot of great players in this Draft, especially that kid from Ohio State (Chase Young). I think anytime you can get a defensive lineman that can impact a football game for your franchise, you realize those guys will be around for 10 plus years. I think Joe has some competition in that aspect, but I think for the Bengals, I think there’s no doubt Joe should be their pick.”
Mathieu might be just a little biased given his LSU background. But it sure falls in line with what seems to be the consensus opinion at No. 1. One expert just listed the Bengals as the best fit for Burrow, after all.
The Bengals themselves remain adamant everything is on the table and the phone is on when it comes to trading the No. 1 pick. But that’s what they are supposed to say in January.
Mathieu will probably end up correct once the Bengals eventually get to the podium.
