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Mark Schlereth Makes Bold Joe Burrow Admission After Blasting Bengals

Former NFL offensive lineman and current analyst Mark Schlereth recently blasted the Cincinnati Bengals for putting too much pressure on quarterback Joe Burrow. However, after spending three hours studying the Bengals quarterback’s film, Schlereth appears to have gained a new…

By Henry DiGennaro · Heavy

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 1:47 PM

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Mark Schlereth reversed his criticism of the Bengals' offense after studying extensive game film of Joe Burrow.
Schlereth compared Burrow to Tom Brady, praising his ability to navigate the pocket without scrambling outside.
Previously, Schlereth argued the Bengals were wasting Burrow's career by failing to establish a running game.

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NFL analyst Mark Schlereth changed his stance on the Cincinnati Bengals' pass-heavy offense after studying tape of quarterback Joe Burrow. Schlereth had previously criticized the Bengals for abandoning their running game and relying too much on Burrow following a Week 4 loss to Jacksonville.

After watching film, Schlereth admitted he understands why Cincinnati relies so heavily on Burrow, comparing him to Tom Brady. He praised Burrow's pocket movement and ability to rapidly process defensive coverages.

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