Joe Burrow is coming off a wrist injury that sidelined him for the last seven games of the 2023-24 season, and is looking like he will be able to return to his old self in no time. It has also come out that the franchise got some cap relief due to a portion of his contract being insured during his injury last season.

The Bengals started the season 0-1 and didn't sign Ja'Marr Chase to a contract extension. I respond to the national media going after Bengals owner Mike Brown and quarterback Joe Burrow. One of these national takes is fair.

That path starts Sunday when the New England Patriots roll into Paycor Stadium. Connecticut basketball coach Dan Hurley will be there as something called the “Ruler of the Jungle.” Hurley’s Huskies have won back-to-back NCAA Tournament titles. Maybe owner Mike Brown hopes some Hurley luck will rub off on his Bengals.