Joe Burrow could take a page out of Tom Brady’s championship playbook, but should he?

Cons of Joe Burrow taking page out of Tom Brady playbook to win championships

As soon as Burrow decides to take less, the Bengals will always expect him to take less going forward. This franchise is notorious for cutting corners. Not until Burrow arrived did it see the point in having an indoor practice facility … in winter … in Cincinnati, Ohio! Refusing to sell naming sponsorship rights to a stadium Paul Brown would never see cost the Bengals so many millions.

And even if Burrow takes less with good intentions in mind, the road to hell was paved with good intentions. It will reinforce a philosophy of cheapness Cincinnati fans have long hoped would be fumigated out of the Bengals facility. They will try to save money any way they can if Burrow sets the tone for the franchise saying that it is okay to devolve back into what they have always been.

For at least a little while, a marketable star like Burrow could make up that money he recouped on the back end with sponsorships and whatnot. We also have to remember he is a legend in Baton Rouge from perhaps the greatest college season ever. However, over time, he will grow to resent the Bengals franchise for expecting him to take less, while others less talented than him get more.

This is the safest way for the Bengals to win championships with Burrow, but it may not work out.