Nov. 25: Allen, not Finley, will get the start against the Giants on Sunday, per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network (via Twitter). The 28-year-old Arkansas product finally saw his first regular season action in the pros in 2019, starting three games for the Broncos. Denver won just one of those games, and Allen posted a poor 68.3 QB rating.
Nov. 23: The Bengals will promote Brandon Allen from the practice squad to the active roster, as NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero tweets. Following Joe Burrow‘s season-ending knee injury, the Bengals’ QB depth chart now consists of Allen and Ryan Finley.
[RELATED: Joe Burrow Done For Year]
Burrow had to be carted off the field on Sunday after his left knee got rolled up. He didn’t need a doctor to tell him that it was an ACL tear. Shortly after leaving the game, Burrow announced that he was done for the year on social media. Minutes later, the Bengals officially confirmed the news.
It’s been a trying year for the Bengals, but Burrow was one of their few bright spots. Behind a porous offensive line, the No. 1 overall pick managed 2,688 yards and 13 touchdowns against just five interceptions.
Finley will take over for the former Heisman Trophy winner, with Allen holding the clipboard on the sidelines. The Burrow-less Bengals will look for win No. 3 this week against the Giants who are (somehow) in the NFC East chase.
First The Bengals have been a dumpster fire since the Tim Krumrie
And Boomer
Days. Burrow is decent, but it’s be a shame if they finally “found a guy” and now his career ends. Sad
Much of a negative nellie there Jess??? Careers over???
He’ll have the same surgery that 10’s of thousands of athletes have had in the last 20 years and he should be good to go by next season.
It’s a shame he got hurt , but he did. The kids got moxie and I anticipate him being back at the helm to start next year..Now the Bengals need to tank and get a few more quality players in the 2021 draft—hopefully a couple O-Lineman to help protect Joe.
Try looking at a glass half full today jess…..
Tank for Trevor! Then trade that pick for a king’s ransom, draft Sewell, and move Jonah to RT. Get more LBs and pass rushers in the draft with the extra picks and get interior OL in free agency. BAM! 2021 Bengals looking solid
Top 5 Allen’s of All Times:
1. Wrench
2. Marcus
3. Mark S.
4. Tito (Mexican Wrestler)
5. Texas
Trade for Winston