{
  "id": 12701829,
  "title": "‘Wouldn’t Trade Him for Anybody’ — Former NFL MVP Picks Joe Burrow Over Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen As QB ‘To Start a Franchise With’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/wouldnt-trade-him-for-anybody-former-nfl-mvp-picks-joe-burrow-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T20:05:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wouldn-t-trade-him-anybody-200522951.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former NFL MVP Ken Anderson has made a bold claim in an interview with RG, stating that he wouldn't trade Joe Burrow for any other quarterback. The Cincinnati Bengals fans can forget about any suspense as Anderson expresses his unwavering support for Burrow. While Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are available options, Anderson firmly believes that Burrow is the best choice to start a franchise. Anderson praises Burrow's mechanics, attention to detail, and mental preparation, which he considers crucial factors in selecting a franchise quarterback. With his own experience as an NFL MVP and leading Cincinnati to the Super Bowl, Anderson understands the significance of this decision. The Jacksonville Jaguars' recent loss to the Bengals provided a platform for Anderson to discuss Burrow, despite the team's 2-2 record after opening with two consecutive wins. Burrow's performance in that game was mixed, with 428 passing yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and a rushing touchdown. However, Cincinnati's offensive struggles leave much room for improvement as they currently rank 13th in the PFN Offense Impact Rankings. While the debate surrounding the franchise quarterback will undoubtedly continue, Anderson's selection of Joe Burrow sets the stage for the Bengals' future success.",
  "summary": "Give Ken Anderson the first pick in a quarterback draft, and Cincinnati Bengals fans can probably skip the suspense. The former NFL MVP is taking Joe Burrow.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former NFL MVP Ken Anderson says he wouldn't trade Joe Burrow for any other QB.",
    "Anderson praises Burrow's mechanics, attention to detail, and mental preparation.",
    "Bengals' offensive struggles leave room for improvement despite Burrow's performance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}