The Ringer somehow has the Bengals QB room ranked 10th in the NFL
Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco were behind the Bears, among other teams.
The Cincinnati Bengals' quarterback room ranks 10th in the NFL, according to The Ringer's Diante Lee. Despite having two highly-talented quarterbacks in Joe Burrow (9) and Joe Flacco (16), Lee believes the Bengals' QB situation is far from elite. Burrow is a proven postseason performer, but he has yet to be recognized as an MVP or All-Pro.
After three consecutive playoff-less seasons, one of which saw Burrow injured, questions arise about whether he will justify his $275 million contract. The Bengals' backup plan for Flacco is puzzling. While they wisely placed veteran pocket passers behind Burrow for continuity, Flacco's arm has shown diminishing returns lately, with sack and turnover issues plaguing him.
At 41, Flacco's value is questionable, and his $6 million salary is a steep overpay for his performance. The $1.5 million veteran minimum contract for 40-year-old Josh Johnson could have been better spent on a younger, more promising development option that the Bengals could keep behind Burrow long-term. Flacco's role in the Bengals' future is uncertain as he focuses on his career, while Burrow remains the focal point of the team's Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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