Joe Burrow sees Cincinnati Bengals as reminiscent of 2019 LSU team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:34 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Joe Burrow expressed strong confidence in the 2026 Cincinnati Bengals, comparing them to his championship-winning 2019 LSU team. In a recent news conference, he highlighted the team's urgency and the aggressive offseason moves, including trading for Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. Burrow emphasized his eagerness to start and his belief in the team's potential to return to contention after three consecutive years of missing the playoffs. The Bengals aim to revitalize their performance within the AFC North. Burrow's statements signal a commitment to turn around the franchise's fortunes as training camp approaches in mid-July.
- •Burrow likens Bengals to 2019 LSU championship team
- •Bengals traded for Dexter Lawrence this offseason
- •Cincinnati finished 6-11 last season
- •Burrow aims to lead Bengals back to contention
- •Training camp begins in mid-July
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Ravens rival Joe Burrow compares Bengals to 2019 LSU title team
"Joe Burrow says the 2026 Bengals remind him of his 2019 LSU championship team as Cincinnati tries to rejoin the AFC North race
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