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The Cincinnati Bengals wrapped up mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, marking the end of the offseason program before training camp begins in July. The team has undergone significant changes this offseason, and quarterback Joe Burrow made it clear that expectations inside the building are higher than ever.
Burrow met with reporters Wednesday to discuss what lies ahead for the team in 2026. When asked whether his recent comments about Super Bowl aspirations had added pressure to the team, he welcomed it.
“I hope so, I think that’s great,” Burrow said. “Put pressure on guys. I love it, I thrive in it. We’ll find out who else does. I know that we have the kind of people that want to be in that spot.”
The comments are consistent with Burrow’s stance about the team throughout the offseason. In May, he openly predicted a Super Bowl run.
“We’re gonna go win a lot of games this year, play great, and win a super bowl” (h/t Caleb Noe of WCPO).
During his session with the media on Wednesday, he also compared the current Bengals roster to the 2019 LSU team he led to a national championship, and explained the reasoning behind those statements.
“I think this offseason I really focused on trying to bring urgency to the room and trying to get everybody to understand the level of urgency that we have this year, the level of play that’s going to be required from every individual who steps on that field,” Burrow said.
Burrow also spoke about the depth of the roster, something he believes separates this team from previous Bengals squads.
“We have everything we need,” Burrow said. “We’re deep at just about every position on the team. We’ve talked a lot this year about how, in years past, we wondered who was going to make the team because it was top-heavy. This year, there’s a lot of competition for those spots. It’s an exciting place to be, where you have too many good players.”
He closed by reiterating the team’s goals.
“We’re going in expecting to win every game that we step foot on the field,” Burrow said. “Obviously, you want to win a Super Bowl, and that’s certainly the plan. You got to take it one day at a time, one week at a time, and I’m excited for the journey.”
After missing the playoffs for three straight seasons, Burrow has made it clear that anything short of competing for a championship will be viewed as a disappointment. The next step toward that goal begins when the Bengals report for training camp next month.
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Burrow met with reporters Wednesday to discuss what lies ahead for the team in 2026. When asked whether his recent comments about Super Bowl aspirations had added pressure to the team, he welcomed it.
“I hope so, I think that’s great,” Burrow said. “Put pressure on guys. I love it, I thrive in it. We’ll find out who else does. I know that we have the kind of people that want to be in that spot.”
The comments are consistent with Burrow’s stance about the team throughout the offseason. In May, he openly predicted a Super Bowl run.
“We’re gonna go win a lot of games this year, play great, and win a super bowl” (h/t Caleb Noe of WCPO).
During his session with the media on Wednesday, he also compared the current Bengals roster to the 2019 LSU team he led to a national championship, and explained the reasoning behind those statements.
“I think this offseason I really focused on trying to bring urgency to the room and trying to get everybody to understand the level of urgency that we have this year, the level of play that’s going to be required from every individual who steps on that field,” Burrow said.
Burrow also spoke about the depth of the roster, something he believes separates this team from previous Bengals squads.
“We have everything we need,” Burrow said. “We’re deep at just about every position on the team. We’ve talked a lot this year about how, in years past, we wondered who was going to make the team because it was top-heavy. This year, there’s a lot of competition for those spots. It’s an exciting place to be, where you have too many good players.”
He closed by reiterating the team’s goals.
“We’re going in expecting to win every game that we step foot on the field,” Burrow said. “Obviously, you want to win a Super Bowl, and that’s certainly the plan. You got to take it one day at a time, one week at a time, and I’m excited for the journey.”
After missing the playoffs for three straight seasons, Burrow has made it clear that anything short of competing for a championship will be viewed as a disappointment. The next step toward that goal begins when the Bengals report for training camp next month.
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