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Bengals: 3 reasons Case Keenum is the right bridge QB for a rookie like Burrow

By Steve Rivera

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins calls out instructions in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in the game at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins calls out instructions in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in the game at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 29: Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins stands on the sideline in the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 29: Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins stands on the sideline in the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

The very brief Ryan Finley era only served to tell fans that he is not a starting quarterback, and maybe not much more than a third-string practice player. On a team with a rookie quarterback, Finley just isn’t the guy you want “watching the store” while waiting for someone like Joe Burrow.

Cincinnati needs a veteran for stability, especially with Andy Dalton likely out the door and wanting a starting job only. He also isn’t your quintessential bridge quarterback. Dalton still has some good years in front of him and will win a lot of games for some team down the line.

For better or worse, Keenum is a quarterback who now has a role that fits only certain teams. Odds are, that the magical season he had in Minnesota was more blip than a trend, as a disappointing follow-up season in Denver would eventually show. What’s interesting about Cincinnati, is he’s a significant upgrade to Finley and a quarterback who can string together some wins while the Bengals wait to get a rookie like Burrow ready.

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The best thing about Keenum is he will show a rookie how to get ready for Sunday in the NFL. He’s smart and heady, and best of all, a competitor. He is also smart enough to know that his continued employment in the league is for a role like the one that will soon be available in Cincinnati. For both, it could be a win-win situation.

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