The Cincinnati Bengals held their first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday at Paycor Stadium.Among the biggest storylines of the day was the return of offensive lineman Jonah Williams, who did not participate in the team's voluntary workouts this offseason after requesting a trade back in March.Williams, who played primarily left tackle in 2022, requested a trade from Cincinnati after the team signed free agent Orlando Brown Jr. to play left tackle, shifting Williams to the right tackle position.Williams arrived at workouts Tuesday saying he is excited about moving forward in Cincinnati as he continues to rehab a knee injury.Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow held a press conference on Tuesday, speaking about the presence of Williams at practice and the impact he has on the Bengals' success."It’s good to have him back. When someone has business going on, it’s good to get them back around the guys," Burrow said.Burrow gave Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes some praise during a news conference Tuesday.When asked who he thinks the best in the game is right now, Burrow responded, "I don't think there's any argument right now. It's Pat until somebody has a better year than he's had, he's the one to knock off."When asked if he cares about any rankings being thrown around online, Burrow said, "No I don't care about that, I know where I can get better, I know where I can improve and that's what I'm focused on."Meanwhile, wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase had a different opinion when asked who is the number one player in the NFL, "Joe Burrow. Everybody knows that. That's easy. MVP.""He said Pat," one reporter responded."Who said Pat?" Chase responded."Joe," the reporter answered."Pat who?" Chase responded.In addition to Williams, veteran cornerback Chidobe Awuzie was spotted on the field as he continues to recover from a torn ACL he suffered in Week eight of the 2022 season.Over on another side of the field, the Bengals wide receiver trio of Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd took turns hauling in passes. When asked about the ongoing contract extension talks between Burrow and the team, the star quarterback said he will save comments on the topic for another time. Right now, Burrow focused on his takeaways from the spring and his goals for the season."You've been there, done that. Now it's time to take that next step. I wouldn't say that's extra motivation because we were motivated every game, every day, every year. But I would say the sense of urgency has risen in that locker room," Burrow said.Burrow was also asked about several off-the-field topics, including the new star athlete in town, Cincinnati Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz."He's exciting to watch, you kind of see how the city rallies around guys that are up and coming and have a chance to be great. It's just exciting that the city embraces you like that. I think those guys over there are starting to feel it, cause there starting to put together a little run here, but that's something that we've felt and FC Cincy too. The energy in the city right now is exciting," Burrow said.Burrow also addressed the upcoming Taylor Swift concert at Paycor Stadium at the end of this month. "I have a lot of respect for what Taylor Swift has done with her career. I can't say that I'm listening to too much Taylor Swift on the speakers and the headphones. I know a lot of people that are, but that's just not me. I've heard that the tour is a lot of fun, maybe I'll stop by," Burrow said.So what does Burrow listen to?"I'll listen to some indie, hip hop, pop, I'll listen to just about anything but country, not a country guy," Burrow said.
The Cincinnati Bengals held their first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday at Paycor Stadium.
Among the biggest storylines of the day was the return of offensive lineman Jonah Williams, who did not participate in the team's voluntary workouts this offseason after requesting a trade back in March.
Williams, who played primarily left tackle in 2022, requested a trade from Cincinnati after the team signed free agent Orlando Brown Jr. to play left tackle, shifting Williams to the right tackle position.
Williams arrived at workouts Tuesday saying he is excited about moving forward in Cincinnati as he continues to rehab a knee injury.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow held a press conference on Tuesday, speaking about the presence of Williams at practice and the impact he has on the Bengals' success.
"It’s good to have him back. When someone has business going on, it’s good to get them back around the guys," Burrow said.
Burrow gave Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes some praise during a news conference Tuesday.
When asked who he thinks the best in the game is right now, Burrow responded, "I don't think there's any argument right now. It's Pat until somebody has a better year than he's had, he's the one to knock off."
When asked if he cares about any rankings being thrown around online, Burrow said, "No I don't care about that, I know where I can get better, I know where I can improve and that's what I'm focused on."
Meanwhile, wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase had a different opinion when asked who is the number one player in the NFL, "Joe Burrow. Everybody knows that. That's easy. MVP."
"He said Pat," one reporter responded.
"Who said Pat?" Chase responded.
"Joe," the reporter answered.
"Pat who?" Chase responded.
In addition to Williams, veteran cornerback Chidobe Awuzie was spotted on the field as he continues to recover from a torn ACL he suffered in Week eight of the 2022 season.
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Over on another side of the field, the Bengals wide receiver trio of Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd took turns hauling in passes.
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When asked about the ongoing contract extension talks between Burrow and the team, the star quarterback said he will save comments on the topic for another time. Right now, Burrow focused on his takeaways from the spring and his goals for the season.
"You've been there, done that. Now it's time to take that next step. I wouldn't say that's extra motivation because we were motivated every game, every day, every year. But I would say the sense of urgency has risen in that locker room," Burrow said.
Burrow was also asked about several off-the-field topics, including the new star athlete in town, Cincinnati Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz.
"He's exciting to watch, you kind of see how the city rallies around guys that are up and coming and have a chance to be great. It's just exciting that the city embraces you like that. I think those guys over there are starting to feel it, cause there starting to put together a little run here, but that's something that we've felt and FC Cincy too. The energy in the city right now is exciting," Burrow said.
Burrow also addressed the upcoming Taylor Swift concert at Paycor Stadium at the end of this month.
"I have a lot of respect for what Taylor Swift has done with her career. I can't say that I'm listening to too much Taylor Swift on the speakers and the headphones. I know a lot of people that are, but that's just not me. I've heard that the tour is a lot of fun, maybe I'll stop by," Burrow said.
So what does Burrow listen to?
"I'll listen to some indie, hip hop, pop, I'll listen to just about anything but country, not a country guy," Burrow said.
