Joe Burrow treating 2026 season like it's "now or never"
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- After missing the playoffs for three consecutive years following strong runs in 2021 and 2022, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is treating the 2026 season as a "now or never" opportunity to win a championship.
- Burrow openly expressed his championship aspirations during a press conference, emphasizing the need to manifest urgency and intensity within the team to achieve greatness.
- He highlighted the importance of a close-knit, trusting team culture where players genuinely support each other both on and off the field, alongside having talented players and coaches.
- Burrow acknowledged the high standards the Bengals have set for themselves and stressed the need for more offensive consistency as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- The quarterback aims to lead by example and foster a collective sense of urgency among teammates to make 2026 the year they reach championship success.
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