It isn’t any surprise Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow continues to win over his teammates.
Now Colin Cowherd? That’s a different story.
Cowherd has been all over the Bengals for the better part of a few years in ways fans don’t need reminding. He’s been on Burrow since before he even joined the team.
But Cowherd’s tune continues to change, especially now that he can compare Burrow’s actions to how Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield handled himself:
“I’m starting to see something with Joe Burrow that I really like. And it’s not six-for-six. Not his spirals. Not his college career…When I poked Baker Mayfield in the ribs…oh it bothered him. He fired back every time. Because Baker was not ready to go from best college team to lousy NFL team.
…I’ve been on Joe Burrow for six months. He follows me on social media. He retweets me. He never fires back. Because Joe Burrow’s self-esteem is not tied to what I think of him. Joe Burrow’s self-esteem is tied to what Joe Burrow thinks of himself.”
Call it a small victory for Burrow and just another small hint of the overall package he’s bringing to the Bengals.
And if Burrow can shake off talking heads, so can fans.
"Joe Burrow gets it. He's not bothered by me… I may just start saying nice stuff about him." — @ColinCowherd pic.twitter.com/wkyhKoTpIZ
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) August 28, 2020
