CINCINNATI — Much has been made – and rightfully so – of Joe Burrow’s legs, most notably his left knee. But on Thursday, the Bengals star quarterback showed why his arm should get as much attention.<\/p>\n
Burrow in drills threw effortlessly across his body and accurately 30-40 yards downfield, hitting targets near or in the end zone.<\/p>\n
He also showed the ability to move in and out of the pocket and keep his eyes downfield, firing a 50-yard strike to his first-round rookie receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who dropped the ball that was put right in his hands.<\/p>\n
Burrow also threw accurately to Chase on an out pattern on the far sideline.<\/p>\n
But there were some hiccups. Burrow threw a go route for Chase that was knocked away in close coverage by corner Chidobe Awuzie. Burrow also threw a laser over the middle in traffic intended for Tee Higgins that was knocked away. Obviously, some quarterbacks like to make those throws in training camp to see what happens when they try to thread the needle, with the understanding that it’s educational to see what happens on certain looks in traffic.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, there were more highlights and completed passes than not, including a diving catch by Tyler Boyd on a sideline route and a clean route over the middle as Burrow worked on crossing patterns.<\/p>\n
\nJoe Burrow flashes arm strength on 40-yard cross-body throw to end zone. #Bengals<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/8rhPLol6qd<\/a><\/p>\n
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) July 29, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n