Joe Burrow ranked among NFL's top four quarterbacks by The Athletic

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been ranked as one of the top four quarterbacks in the NFL based on a poll conducted by The Athletic among 21 executives and 29 coaches. Most voters placed Burrow in Tier 1, praising his passing ability despite concerns about his durability due to injuries. Alongside Burrow, the Tier 1 quarterbacks include Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Matthew Stafford. The Bengals are scheduled to face several Tier 2 and Tier 3 quarterbacks during the regular season. The Bengals' preseason opener is on August 13 against Detroit, and they will host the Buccaneers in their regular season debut on September 13.

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