Dan Orlovsky explains why Joe Burrow is the best young QB in the NFL

Dan Orlovsky has seen a lot of film of a lot of quarterbacks in the NFL this season.

But, as far as the best young quarterbacks in the game today go, Orlovsky says former LSU star Joe Burrow stands out above the rest.

Appearing on the “Dan Patrick Show” on Wednesday, Orlovsky explained what makes Burrow so great for the Cincinnati Bengals:

Dan Orlovsky "Looooves" Joe Burrow… He joined us today and explained why he thinks Joe is the best young QB in the game today. (@danorlovsky7)

For Orlovsky's full appearance: https://t.co/XFbaRblEa8#NFL #Bengals pic.twitter.com/aLKJDU25cj

— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) January 12, 2022

Orlovsky followed up that video by taking to Twitter to post about the 6 “have to have it games” in Burrow’s career, revealing that the former LSU star has gone 6-0 in those matchups:

Joe Burrow has played 6 “have to have it games” in his career.

2019 LSU
Bama
Georgia (SEC title)
Oklahoma (semi)
Clemson (natty)

2021 BENGALS
Ravens (Week 16)
Chiefs (Week 17)

In those games:

6-0 W-L
2,669 Pass Yds (444/game)
27 TD
0 Int @PaulHembo ??

— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) January 12, 2022

Burrow’s future is indeed bright in Cincinnati, as he’s a legitimate NFL MVP contender this year. We’ll see how far he can lead the Bengals in the playoffs.

Adam Spencer

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