ESPN's Stephen A. Smith went off on Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor over a decision involving quarterback Joe Burrow.

Stephen A. Smith went scorched earth on Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor over his Joe Burrow Decision.

For the Cincinnati Bengals fans breathing a sign of relief after Joe Burrow avoided disaster a couple times in last night’s preseason game against the Washington Commanders, it’s time to inhale again. The superstar quarterback was asked by Kelsey Conway if the game was his last action in the preseason.

Burrow’s preference comes through in the answer. It’s “great” to get the deals done early, like the Bengals did with Higgins and Chase. And while the NFL is a deadline-driven business, the deadline when a player is holding in shouldn’t be Week 1. It should be tied to the practical deadline for getting the player ready to go for Week 1.

The quarterback played 24 snaps in Monday's win over the Commanders, expressing satisfaction with protection and Cincinnati's efficient running game.

Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks from LSU, headlined the “Monday Night Football” matchup in the second preseason game for each team.

CINCINNATI — The Bengals are hosting veteran guard Dalton Risner for a visit on Tuesday. The former second round pick could help bring stability for an offensive line that is hoping to protect Joe Burrow this season.

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan is trying to use his experience with Joe Burrow to help him develop Cam Ward.