‘Im voicing my opinion more’: The evolution of Joe Burrows offensive ownership – The Athletic

In the midst of a physically and mentally exhausting training camp where Joe Burrow entered the home stretch of a complicated rehab from knee surgery, another early, less-than-ideal camp practice came to a close.

As after most practices, Burrow and a smattering of others, nearly always including close friend, former LSU teammate and practice squad tight end Thad Moss, gathered and unpacked the days events.

JaMarr Chase knows about these conversations. The three former Tigers experienced many during their historical championship run in 2019.

The teammates noticed something different in Burrow.

Joe had powerful words when he was at LSU his last year, Chase said. I dont know if it was from the hit or wanting to be better, I definitely noticed once when we got here, he wasnt so vocal about the offense yet. And Thad told him.

As only a friend who knows you well can, the hard truth struck a chord.

He just asked me why I wasnt speaking up like I used to, Burrow said. I was like, You know what? Youre right. Why am I not doing that? I realized that I kind of when Im more vocal, it kind of gets me into a rhythm and I stop thinking about what I have to do and I start thinking about what everybody else has to do. It reverts back to muscle memory. I think that played a part in me starting to play really well.

Burrows voice always loomed large over the franchise. The entire fabric of its success hinges on his right arm (and left knee). Only now, with a nudge from a good friend, the voice shows up more often.

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'Im voicing my opinion more': The evolution of Joe Burrows offensive ownership - The Athletic