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Bengals QB Joe Burrow: A football guy, 'not a boat guy'

By Aaron Becker | Last updated 12/30/22

It's the season of giving, and Bengals QB Joe Burrow showed his appreciation for his offensive line. He gifted each of his linemen a cruise as a Christmas gift.

However, when asked if he'll be joining them, his answer had him and everyone else laughing.

"No, I don't like boats, not a boat guy," Burrow told reporters. "You're stuck out there. What if something happens?"

Joe Burrow wouldn't reveal who helped him "shop" for his offensive line's Christmas present...but he's proud of the CRUISE he gifted them.
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However, he will not be joining them - "not a boat guy" #Bengals | @WLWT pic.twitter.com/5BNSo7hSSO
— Olivia Ray (@OliviaRayTV) December 29, 2022

Cincinnati's offensive line is certainly deserving after turning things around this season. It allowed 13 sacks in the first two weeks, but just 26 sacks, averaging just two sacks a game, with two weeks remaining.

The rough start had Bengals fans, and surely Burrow, sweating after watching him tear his ACL in 2020. But the group just needed some time to gel together, looking like a stout unit since.

Burrow is thankful for the turnaround, and although he won't be joining them, hopes they enjoy the gift.

"Well, I know they like. I figured they would like it," Burrow added. "I think it was a good gift."

Hopefully Burrow's generosity incentivizes his offensive line to keep him untouched the rest of the year, especially since losing right tackle La'el Collins to a torn ACL and MCL.

Maybe that could be their gift to him.

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