Joe Burrow's Olympic ambitions could teach Bengals' brass a thing or many

Dec 28, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates following the overtime win against the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images | Joseph Maiorana-Imagn ImagesJoe Burrow is the caliber of quarterback who deserves to be a world champion. Unfortunately, life in the NFL isn't that straightforward. Lots of other players to count on to hold up their end of the bargain, never mind the franchise that's tasked with assembling a Super Bowl-worthy roster.

After winning the national championship at LSU, Burrow was drafted first overall to the Bengals in 2020, only to have his rookie year cut short by a brutal knee…