Former LSU Coach Ed Orgeron Reacts to Joe Burrow's NFL Future Comments
Ed Orgeron, former LSU head coach of NFL quarterback Joe Burrow, expressed surprise at Burrow's recent comments about his NFL future and the importance of having fun to continue playing football. Burrow, who entered the NFL in 2020, indicated that enjoying the game is crucial for his ongoing commitment, signaling potential concerns about his long-term career in football.
During his NFL tenure, Burrow has faced multiple injuries including a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee during his rookie season, a torn ligament in his right wrist in 2023, and a turf toe injury this season. Despite these setbacks, Orgeron described Burrow as a fighter with much football left to play and mentioned that he keeps in touch, texting Burrow a couple of times each year and offering support if needed.
Burrow's journey includes transferring to LSU where he won the Heisman Trophy and a national championship. He then became the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and signed a lucrative contract. However, his team, the Cincinnati Bengals, was eliminated from playoff contention following a 24-0 home loss to the Baltimore Ravens on January 8, 2023, a game where Burrow completed 25 of 39 passes for 225 yards but threw two interceptions.
