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3 Reasons Cincinnati is a Better Destination for Joe Burrow than Miami

By Aaron Burd

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 25: Joe Burrow #QB02 of the LSU Tigers speaks to the media at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) *** Local Capture *** Joe Burrow
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 25: Joe Burrow #QB02 of the LSU Tigers speaks to the media at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) *** Local Capture *** Joe Burrow /
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ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 30: A.J. Green #18 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches the game winning touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 30: A.J. Green #18 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches the game winning touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /

In addition to their better recent track record, the Bengals also have a far superior group on offense for Burrow to produce than if he were to be drafted by the Dolphins.

The most obvious difference in talent between the Bengals and the Dolphins on offense is the offensive weapons. When it comes to players Burrow will be trying to get the ball to, any quarterback would prefer the Bengals choices. The Bengals have a top 10 receiver in A.J. Green, a top 3 slot receiver in Tyler Boyd, and the fastest man in the entire NFL in John Ross. In addition to the dangerous trio at receiver, they have the AFC’s leading rusher in 2018, Joe Mixon.

In Miami, the group of weapons is far less dangerous. Davante Parker had a breakout season, sure, but once you get past him the options are bleak. The Dolphin’s next two wide receivers are Albert Wilson and Allen Hurns, two players who have failed to reach 500 yards in the past two seasons. At running back they have Jordan Howard, who was once a big name at the running back position but has failed to produce the past two seasons. Mike Gesicki is a solid tight end for the Dolphins but he is not good enough to bridge the gap of talent between the Bengals and Dolphins group of weapons.

While many Bengals critics will point to the team’s weak offensive line, not much better can be said for the Dolphins. As the Dolphins offensive line currently stands, Ereck Flowers would be the second-highest graded starter by Pro Football Focus (PFF) on the entire line. Anyone who is familiar with Flowers knows that is not ideal.

Despite both teams featuring weak offensive lines, it is clear that the Bengals have a better offensive unit to support a rookie quarterback.