Accidents and luck, and infrequently luck encompass accidents, are important variables in an NFL season. The Cleveland Browns have been the sufferer of accidents and unhealthy luck however most of that luck was because of poor selections by the group.

For the Cincinnati Bengals, poor decisions, unhealthy luck and accidents have additionally held the franchise again till the luck modified with QB Joe Burrow obtainable when the group had the primary total decide. Drafting his faculty buddy WR Ja’Marr Chase the next yr added to a gifted receiver room.

Burrow’s damage (calf) throughout coaching camp provides to the quarterback’s powerful skilled damage historical past together with an ACL tear throughout his rookie season and appendicitis throughout coaching camp final yr.

Talking about Burrow’s calf damage, Chase gave a shocking reply to his hopes for his QB’s return:

“I informed him, in all honesty, I don’t need him there,” Chase mentioned. “I sat out an additional sport simply to let my hip heal all the best way up. You don’t wish to trigger issues later within the season. So long as you’re there after Week 5 and on, we’re good, brother.”

Fascinated with the massive image, Chase is prioritizing the massive image for his group and quarterback. He later famous that Burrow is unsure when he’ll return however “he’ll be again quickly.”

Whereas the Browns wish to show that they’ll beat a full-strength Bengals group in Week 1, wins are wins within the NFL. Cleveland doesn’t decide who’s on their schedule and when. If Burrow is wholesome, the Browns can have one other shot at him in Week 18 or, hopefully, within the playoffs.

Do you care if the Browns play the Bengals with or with out Burrow? How would you’re feeling if a Cleveland participant mentioned what Chase did about one of many Browns stars?