Joe Flacco explains how the relationship between him and Joe Burrow has evolved
Joe Flacco explains how the relationship between him and Joe Burrow has evolved
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Joe Flacco explains how the relationship between him and Joe Burrow has evolved

🕒︎ 2025-10-22

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Joe Flacco explains how the relationship between him and Joe Burrow has evolved

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco began the 2025 season as opponents, with Burrow’s Bengals defeating Flacco and the Browns, 17-16, in Week 1 in Cleveland. A month later, the two became teammates when the Browns traded Flacco to the Bengals. Burrow was also on the sideline for Cincinnati’s 33-31 win vs. Pittsburgh on Thursday as he continues to recover from turf toe surgery. In Wednesday’s press conference, Flacco offered rare insights into how this quarterback partnership is developing behind closed doors, despite their limited time together. “I think it’s just great to have him in the building and, you know, have his presence,” Flacco shared with reporters when asked about having Burrow as a sounding board while learning the offense. “I also think, like, you know, to add Jake (Browning) to that, like, those guys are comfortable together, so they’re able to open up a little bit more when they’re together and around me, you know, as opposed to being maybe one on one.” More Bengals Coverage Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco needed little time to see the elite skills of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins Where Bengals coach Zac Taylor feels Cam Taylor-Britt needs to improve after healthy scratch vs. Steelers Which of Joe Flacco’s traits stands out most to Bengals coach Zac Taylor? Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase earns weekly award after record-setting performance vs. Steelers When could Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow return from his turf toe injury? This dynamic creates a unique learning environment for Flacco, who has been thrust into a starting role with minimal preparation time. Rather than formal coaching sessions, their interactions happen organically in the team’s spaces. “Joe’s been around, mostly either, like he’s sat in a couple little meetings, or it’s been right in our little locker room area kind of hanging out,” Flacco explained. “And so there’s been times where it’s been like, ‘Hey, just so you know, like, here’s how maybe I would have said (that), here’s how maybe I would do that just in case you’re in that situation.’” These casual exchanges provide invaluable context about team-specific communication styles and expectations that would otherwise take weeks to absorb through trial and error. For Flacco, these insights help accelerate his integration into the Bengals’ offensive system. What makes this quarterback relationship particularly interesting is that it’s purely professional. When asked if anything about Burrow had surprised him now that they’re working together, Flacco kept it straightforward: “I don’t know. I don’t think I look at it that way, you know. You always look at him as a fellow competitor and now you look at him as a teammate. And it’s not like I know him well enough or been around him long enough to notice anything like that. Just still trying to get to know each other.” This professional respect between two accomplished quarterbacks creates an environment where knowledge transfer happens naturally. It’s not about friendship—it’s about football. The situation also benefits from Flacco’s experience. Having played for multiple teams throughout his career, he understands the challenge of stepping into an established quarterback room. His humility in acknowledging the value of Burrow’s insights, despite his own Super Bowl-winning pedigree, speaks volumes about his approach to this unique situation. For Bengals fans, Wednesday’s press conference reveals something crucial about the team’s current quarterback situation: while Burrow can’t contribute on the field, his fingerprints remain on the offense through his mentorship of the veteran who’s temporarily taken his place.

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