Joe Burrow Refuses to Hide Bengals' Super Bowl Expectations
After 3 straight years missing the playoffs, Bengals QB Joe Burrow isn't afraid to say the Super Bowl is the expectation for 2026.
The Cincinnati Bengals have been a force to reckon with in the NFL, reaching the postseason and the Super Bowl in 2021, a rare achievement for any Ohio-based team. However, they have not returned to the big game since, missing the playoffs for three consecutive seasons. This offseason, the Bengals bolstered their defense and improved the offensive line, aiming to propel quarterback Joe Burrow to a second title.
Burrow, confident he's played on the best roster of his career, believes 2026 will be the year of their first Super Bowl win. In an interview with Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, Burrow emphasized that he has no qualms about setting high expectations for the team. He stated that setting these expectations daily, both internally and externally, is crucial in making them a reality.
Burrow's college championship experience and consistent success in the NFL, including multiple Pro Bowls and awards, validate his belief in the team's potential. At age 30, Burrow is eager for the rest of the organization to match his championship-or-bust mindset.
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