Joe Burrow highlights defensive talent on Bengals ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Joe Burrow expressed confidence in the Cincinnati Bengals' defense during a recent appearance on Kay Adams' podcast. He acknowledged key players like Dexter Lawrence, Boye Mafe, and Jonathan Allen, emphasizing the potential for strong performance this season. Burrow indicated his belief in the team's capability to succeed without over-promising, contrasting his earlier, more ambitious statements about winning the Super Bowl. The discussion reflects the collective expectations for the Bengals as they approach the upcoming season.
- •Burrow spoke on Kay Adams' podcast about defensive expectations.
- •He highlighted players like Lawrence, Mafe, and Allen as key contributors.
- •Burrow's tone has shifted from earlier, more ambitious statements about the Super Bowl.
- •Training camp performances have raised expectations for several defensive players.
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Burrow tells Kay Adams, “We’ve got a lot of guys [on defense] we feel confident in”
"It’s not just Dexter Lawrence he’s excited about.
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