Admin September 13, 2024
CINCINNATI — Will Jermaine Burton have a bigger role on offense this week?
Ja’Marr Chase hinted at the possibility on Thursday. The Bengals are expected to be without star wide receiver Tee Higgins, which could pave the way for Burton to get on the field.
The rookie played four snaps and ran one route in Cincinnati’s Week 1 loss to New England.
Chase praised Burton’s growth over the past few weeks.
“I feel like Jermaine has made a big tremendous jump on just knowing his plays, knowing where he needs to be, knowing what he’s used for,” Chase told reporters.
The Bengals took Burton in the third-round (80th overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft. He had an impressive preseason when he was on the field, scoring two of Cincinnati’s three offensive touchdowns, but made most of his plays against third-string players.
“He made some really good plays there at the end,” Burrow said after the Bengals’ preseason opener with the Buccaneers. “He just needs to keep working hard, getting in his playbook, continue to build and grow as player and as a person. His future is bright and just needs to keep working hard.”
That quote is a month old, but it aligns with what Chase praised Burton for on Thursday.
“Really just playbook wise. Knowing where he needs to go, what he needs to do,” Chase said. “Knowing his role in the offense is the biggest thing and finally being able to get a chance. There’s no bigger chance than right now.”
The “right now” means Burton could have a bigger role on offense this week. The Bengals could certainly use another downfield threat against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.
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