{"id":871585,"date":"2026-04-22T03:21:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T03:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/871585\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T03:21:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T03:21:21","slug":"analyst-suggests-joe-burrow-could-make-sense-for-nfc-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/871585\/","title":{"rendered":"Analyst Suggests Joe Burrow Could Make Sense for NFC Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A Bleacher Report writer recently suggested that the Atlanta Falcons could make a move for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.<\/p>\n

There is a growing cloud over the Cincinnati Bengals<\/a>. That\u2019s the future of star quarterback Joe Burrow<\/a>, particularly if the team continues to struggle to make the playoffs and be competitive.<\/p>\n

There are even those who think there is a good chance that Burrow could be on the move. That seems to include Bleacher Report\u2018s Moe Morton, who argued that the Atlanta Falcons<\/a> would make sense as a landing spot for Burrow.<\/p>\n

\u201cNext offseason, the Falcons will have the\u00a0third-most cap space\u00a0across the league with over $148 million. They could offer multiple first-rounders to the Bengals and give Burrow a new deal. Keep in mind that he has only\u00a0one year of guaranteed money on his contract after the 2026 campaign,\u201d Morton wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cAtlanta has quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr.<\/a> and Tua Tagovailoa<\/a> on the roster, but the former is once again recovering from knee surgery after an inconsistent second season, and the latter is only under contract for this year. The Falcons\u2019 new administration can wipe the quarterback slate clean for Burrow in 2027.\u201d<\/p>\n

Atlanta might well have the money to land Burrow. It might even be a smart thing to add to a player like Burrow for the Falcons. However, if the frustration from Burrow stems from a lack of success in Cincinnati, then it\u2019s hard to imagine he wants to play for a team that hasn\u2019t had a winning record since 2017.<\/p>\n

The Frustration for Joe Burrow with the Cincinnati Bengals Appears to be Real\"Joe<\/p>\n

GettyCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow<\/p>\n

The idea that Joe Burrow is frustrated with the lack of success that the Cincinnati Bengals have had doesn\u2019t come from nowhere. It stems from comments he made late in the 2025 season.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t want to be in the spot we are in now, so something\u2019s got to change,\u201d Burrow said<\/a> in December. \u201cWhether it\u2019s players we have continuing to improve and get better and play championship-caliber football or bringing in guys that will or whatever it may be. Obviously, something has to [change].\u201d<\/p>\n

The success that Burrow has had with the Bengals is undeniable. That includes leading them to the Super Bowl, falling short of winning, though. However, since then, there\u2019s been a step in the wrong direction. The Bengals haven\u2019t made the playoffs since 2022. So, it\u2019s easy to see why frustration might set in.<\/p>\n

On top of that, Burrow\u2019s contract is currently a short-term one. He only has one year of guaranteed money following 2026. So, the Bengals need to figure out what the plan is with Burrow.<\/p>\n

The Dexter Lawrence Trade Could be a Message to Joe Burrow\"Joe<\/p>\n

GettyCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow<\/p>\n

Ahead of the NFL<\/a> Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals signaled just how determined they are to win now, trading the No. 10 overall pick for Dexter Lawrence<\/a>. That was a signal to the rest of the NFL that the Bengals believe they\u2019re a player away, and it should have been taken as a message<\/a> to Joe Burrow too.<\/p>\n

Certainly, Adam Schefter thought that was a signal to Burrow. It should show that the Bengals are willing to build around him, and he wouldn\u2019t be better off on another team.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd then there is a subplot,\u201d Schefter wrote. \u201cThis is considered to be a hugely significant season for Joe Burrow and his future in Cincinnati. If the Bengals cannot turn it around, some have speculated about whether Burrow might wonder whether he is better off playing in another NFL city. The Bengals had to give Burrow and the franchise the best chance to win now. Lawrence does that, more than any player they could have picked at No. 10.\u201d<\/p>\n

It remains to be seen if the move helps the Bengals to win. That doesn\u2019t mean Cincinnati isn\u2019t trying, though.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tDan Morrison<\/a> After graduating from UMass in 2019, Dan Morrison quickly began a career in sports journalism and digital media. That has seen him work both as a contributing writer at several publications, as well as spending time on the National News Desk at On3. During that time, he has spent the majority of his time covering football, both at the college and NFL levels. Currently residing in Central Florida, his focus with Heavy is on the NFL. More about Dan Morrison<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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