Strap in, Cincinnati Bengals faithful, because this one stings harder than getting juked by Ja’Marr Chase. Joe Burrow’s latest comments on Tee Higgins’ future have the fan base in full meltdown mode — like a “FRIENDS” rerun where Ross can’t decide if they’re on a break or not.
The QB’s remarks (intentional or not) have sparked wild speculation about Higgins’ long-term spot on the roster. Now, fans are riding an emotional roller coaster.
Joe Burrow Demands Tee Higgins, Fans React
NFL insider Ari Meirov fired up the conversation on X with a spicy post: Burrow sent a not-so-subtle message to the Bengals’ front office — re-sign Higgins.
Speaking to the media, Burrow made it crystal clear: he’d be “very disappointed” if the team let Higgins walk when free agency hits this offseason. And oh boy, the fan reactions were as chaotic as a 4th-and-goal scramble.
One fan didn’t hold back, tweeting, “Lol be ready to be disappointed blud.”
Lol be ready to be disappointed blud
— Phil Matsuzaki (@Zen____Master) December 12, 2024
Another frustrated fan turned the tables, posting, “2 catches for 23 yards. We’re more disappointed in Burrow ignoring Tee than anything else 🥱.” Ouch.
2 catches for 23 yards. We’re more disappointed in Burrow ignoring Tee than anything else 🥱
— Breakfast Carrot (@BreakfastCarrot) December 12, 2024
Then came the armchair GMs, with one bluntly saying, “Bro is trying to be the GM.”
Bro is trying to be the GM
— Mahomes Homie (@Mahomesmahomie) December 12, 2024
Another jabbed, “Joe ain’t take a pay cut so they can pay him lol now he will be very disappointed.”
The snark didn’t stop there, with one fan asking the million-dollar question: “Then why did he sign for so much money?”
Still, Burrow’s endorsement of Higgins isn’t just lip service, it’s a testament to how crucial the WR is to the Bengals’ offensive mojo. But whether the team can juggle the numbers to keep Higgins around? That one’s the real cliffhanger.
Joe Burrow’s Privacy Sacked Off the Field
Burrow’s Monday night took a brutal hit — and we’re not talking about sacks. While he was out leading the Bengals under the Monday Night Football lights, burglars were busy breaking into his Anderson Township home. But the real plot twist? Sports Illustrated model Olivia Ponton was the one who called the cops to report it. Cue the media circus.
Suddenly, the break-in itself became a subplot. All eyes shifted to why Ponton was at Burrow’s house. By Wednesday (Dec. 11), the QB wasn’t hiding his frustration. “I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one,” Burrow told reporters, adding that way too much about his personal life had spilled into the public domain.
“I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one.”
Joe Burrow opens his press conference with a statement on the break-in at his home this week.#Bengals | @WLWT pic.twitter.com/LB470oopJc
— Olivia Ray (@OliviaRayTV) December 11, 2024
The star QB didn’t sugarcoat his feelings about life in the limelight, either. “We live a public life, and one of my least favorite parts of that is the lack of privacy… It doesn’t make it any easier to deal with.” For a guy who thrives on keeping calm under pressure, the media storm clearly hit a nerve.
Burrow’s biggest scramble this week isn’t on the field — it’s dodging the invasive spotlight off it.