Burrow's $275 million deal is just the latest example of how far the Bengals have come.
Reader had been teammates with former Bengals defensive back Jonathan Joseph during his time with the Texans. Joseph vouched for the team and the Brown family as Reader mulled his options.
Since drafting Burrow No. 1 overall in 2020, the Bengals have been less reluctant about paying a premium for quality players. When offensive tackle. became available during free agency this offseason, the Bengals immediately began their pursuit. Media and players were among those who noted the lack of an indoor practice facility. The issue was thrust into the spotlight the week before Super Bowl LVI, when wintry weather made it difficult to practice outdoors. To prepare for the team's first trip to the big game in 31 years, the Bengals bused to the University of Cincinnati's campus to use their indoor practice bubble.
The Bengals are also the only team not to offer nutritional supplements to players, according to the NFLPA's survey. Ariah Fish, a performance dietitian at EXOS, one of the leading training facilities in the country, said a player could spend around $3,000 annually for supplements if they buy them on their own. While the cost could extend into six figures for an entire roster, that also pays for a peace of mind keeping players from unintentionally taking a banned substance, Fish said.
The Bengals are fully invested in Joe Burrow in the hope he can bring them a Super Bowl championship. annual media luncheon, Brown was asked about the perception Cincinnati doesn't spend enough on its franchise. The 88-year-old answered by saying the Bengals spend as much as the league allows.
"That's all I've ever known -- just collaboration amongst ownership, front office, coaching staff. It's just been tremendous," Taylor said at the team's annual media luncheon in July."It's all you can ask for in this league."
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