In a stunning turn of events, the Bengals suffered a unexpected loss to the Patriots in Week One, leaving fans and analysts alike scrambling for answers as to why the Cincinnati team seemed to fall flat on their faces.
Social media exploded with speculation when footage surfaced of quarterback Joe Burrow flexing his right wrist in what some deemed an awkward manner before picking up a water bottle. However, Burrow addressed these concerns head-on during a press conference on Wednesday, stating that there is nothing to worry about.
Burrow clarified that the flexing of his wrist was simply part of his regular routine to keep his surgically repaired wrist in top shape, ensuring that it does not negatively impact his performance on the field. “Absolutely not,” Burrow said when asked if his wrist was affecting his throws, as reported by Ben Baby of ESPN.com. “That’s part of ligament injuries. If you don’t move it, you’re going to lose it, so I’m always moving it around, keeping it loose, keeping my mobility the way it’s supposed to be, so it’s going to continue to happen.”
The young quarterback went on to explain that his wrist continues to improve and the flexing is just part of ongoing maintenance to maintain the necessary mobility. With a critical matchup against the Chiefs in Week Two looming, Burrow and the Bengals are determined to bounce back and deliver a stronger performance this time around. The pressure is on, and all eyes will be on Burrow and his team as they look to prove their mettle on the gridiron.
