Joe Burrow: ‘No argument’ Patrick Mahomes is finest QB in the world

Joe Burrow understands who stands in his method to endingupbeing the No. 1 quarterback in the NFL.

As the Cincinnati Bengals began minicamp on Tuesday, the Pro Bowl quarterback was asked who he believes is the finest gamer in the world. He had a clear response.

“I wear’t think there is any argument right now. It’s Pat,” Burrow informed pressreporters, referring to Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. “Until someone has a muchbetter year than he’s had. He’s the one to knock off.”

Looking at the honors, Burrow’s claim is hard to reject. Mahomes won his 2nd Super Bowl and Super Bowl MVP in February. Three days previous to Kansas City’s Super Bowl LVII win over the Philadelphia Eagles, Mahomes was called the league’s MVP for the 2022 season, earning the honor for the 2nd time in his 5 complete seasons as a starter.

Statistically, there was no quarterback muchbetter than Mahomes in most of the significant death statistics. He led the league in death backyards (5,250), death goals (41) and was 2nd in passer ranking (105.2), endingup simply 0.3 points behind the league leader (Tua Tagovailoa). In addition to his top-tier death season, Mahomes hurried for 358 lawns and 4 goals. 

Still, Burrow’s pronouncement may be unexpected to some. The Bengals and Chiefs have had some tense matches over the past 2 seasons, with numerous of Burrow’s colleagues exclaiming that their quarterback owned the Chiefs at one point. Some even began calling Kansas City’s house field “Burrowhead Stadium.” They had factor to crow as Burrow won his veryfirst 3 head-to-matchups versus Mahomes and the Chiefs, consistingof an overtime win in the 2021 AFC Championship Game in Kansas City. 

But Mahomes and the Chiefs got their vengeance over Burrow and the Bengals this past January, pounding Cincinnati 23-20 in the AFC title videogame. 

Seeing Mahomes carryout and win at the greatest level twotimes, Burrow stated he has “respect for those men since you understand the work that it takes to get to that point.” That’s why winning a Super Bowl is his leading objective. 

“The objectives neverever truly modification for me,” Burrow stated. “They neverever truly have. The leading of the mountain is constantly the objective personally and team-wise. So even coming into the league, that was my objective. I wouldn’t state that’s altered year to year.”

Burrow has currently shown himself to be one of the NFL’s finest quarterbacks simply 3 seasons into his profession. In 2022, he connected for 2nd in passing goals (35), was 2nd in conclusion portion (68.3%), 5th in death lawns (4,475) and 6th in passer ranking (100.8). He likewise hurried for 257 lawns and 5 goals, assisting him make the veryfirst Pro Bowl nod of his profession.

Burrow’s achievements have led some experts to rank him as the second-best quarterback in the league — and knocking on the doorstep of Mahomes’ top area. 

However, Burrow stated he doesn’t care about those rankings and is safe in his capability to evaluate himself.

“I understand where I can get muchbetter,” Burrow stated. “I understand where I can enhance simply like everyone does. That’s what I’m focused on throughout the offseason, throughout the year is incremental enhancements to my videogame. You keep discipline, you’ll get to where you desire to.”

The other huge story surrounding Burrow this offseason is his agreement status. Entering Year 4, the 2020 No. 1 total choice endedupbeing extension eligible in March. While he and the Bengals have had agreement talks, no offer hasactually been reached. 

As the Bengals are about to start their six-week break priorto the start of training camp, the quarterback decreased to remark on a concern asking if he’d feel comfy playing at the start of the upcoming season with no offer done.

“I think I’ve offered you men all of the info that I’m comfy with sharing about that procedure,” Burrow stated. “As far as concerns go about that, I’ll mostlikely conserve that for another time.”

Burrow is under agreement through the 2024 season after the Bengals selected up his fifth-year alternative in April.