A potential power struggle is brewing between Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals over his return from a toe injury.
Burrow is determined to play this season, even if the team is out of playoff contention.
The Bengals’ front office may be hesitant to risk their star quarterback if the season is lost.
Despite a high-scoring offense, the team is struggling with the NFL’s worst defense and a 3-6 record.
We’ll see who’s really in charge of the Cincinnati Bengals by Thanksgiving.
Joe Burrow is hellbent on returning from injury for the game in Baltimore that night. Question is, will Bengals coach Zac Taylor and the front office let the superstar quarterback return if the floundering team is essentially out of playoff contention by then?
A power struggle between Burrow and the club’s decision makers could be forthcoming after Joey Franchise returned to practice on Monday for the first time since suffering the turf-toe injury nearly two months ago. That seemed clear by Burrow’s coy tone when asked if he’ll still play this season even if the Bengals are out of it.