Micah Parsons divides opinion with controversial Joe Burrow statement after Bengals QB’s heroics vs Broncos
Micah Parsons believes Joe Burrow is the best player in the NFL right now after the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback inspired an overtime victory over the Denver Broncos on Saturday night.
Burrow continued his stellar season after completing 39 of his 49 passes for 412 yards and three touchdowns – including the game-winner in overtime – to keep the Bengals’ playoff hopes alive.
The 28-year-old has at least 250 yards passing and three touchdowns in eight straight games, extending his NFL record.
And despite the fact that Cincinnati (8-8) does not have a winning record, Parsons has made Burrow’s case for the coveted Most Valuable Player award.
In fact, the Dallas Cowboys star believes sending his team into the postseason shouldn’t even be debated.
He posted on God damn it! The best in the world!’
Micah Parsons (left) believes Joe Burrow (right) is the best player in the NFL right now
Burrow continued his stellar season after inspiring the Bengals’ dramatic win over the Broncos
Parsons took to social media to call for the Cincinnati QB to win this season’s MVP award
Parsons’ call for Burrow to be a serious MVP contender divided opinion on social media, with some rejecting his suggestion while pointing to what they believe are more credible options.
One user replied: ‘bulls***! Lamar [Jackson] and it’s not even a debate! burrow pitches to 2nd top 10 WR on rookie contracts!’
Another said, “It’s hysterical how emotional people get after every good quarterback play.”
“He was great, but no, Josh [Allen] then Lamar,” a third wrote.
While another put it simply: ‘Micah knock it off bro’.
Others, however, are convinced Burrow is doing wonders with an undersized Bengals outfit.
“Just finishing with a winning record should be enough,” one fan replied. “The Bengals are probably a 1-2 win team without Burrow.”
Another noted, “He’s playing great ball despite a terrible offensive line.”
In the past, people would go even further and say, “I don’t even think there’s anyone around.”
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor agreed with Parsons’ sentiment after their win over the Broncos
A more important figure who agrees with Parsons’ opinion is Bengals head coach Zac Taylor.
Taylor also named Burrow this season’s MVP after his quarterback’s latest breathtaking performance, insisting he wouldn’t trade him for “any player in the universe.”
“I don’t know that anyone can stand on a field and look at Joe Burrow and say he’s not the best player in the world,” he argued.
‘And you can transfer that argument to [Bengals wide receiver] Ja’Marr Chase too. And you can fight those two to death. But the clearest thing I can say is that I wouldn’t trade Joe Burrow for any player in the universe, and for me that’s MVP.”