Mark Schlereth criticizes Bengals' handling of Joe Burrow's workload

Mark Schlereth, a three-time Super Bowl champion, criticized the Cincinnati Bengals' management of quarterback Joe Burrow. During a recent podcast, Schlereth emphasized that the team has placed an excessive burden on Burrow without adequate support from the rushing game. He pointed to the Bengals' disappointing performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars, where the team recorded only 23 rushing yards, as evidence of the imbalance in their offensive strategy. Schlereth called for a more effective running game to relieve pressure from Burrow, who completed 71.3% of his passes through four games this season. His statements are likely to provoke reactions from Bengals fans who may disagree with his assessment.

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