Joe Burrow is learning to play the piano to help with his wrist rehab after an injury. Despite losing some key players and coaches, the Bengals are preparing for a strong 2024 NFL season.
- Joe Burrow is learning to play the piano to help rehab his injured wrist.
- The piano practice helps improve his hand and wrist dexterity.
- Burrow aims to be fully healthy for the 2024 NFL season while the Bengals face significant changes.
Burrow’s Piano Rehab for Wrist Injury
The Cincinnati Bengals’ star quarterback, Joe Burrow, has found an innovative way to rehab his injured wrist: learning to play the piano. This creative method has helped him improve his hand and wrist dexterity.
“I’m learning the piano right now. Hopefully, I can get pretty good at that by next offseason. I guess it’ll be pretty tough during the season, but it’s helped my rehab too for my wrist, so that’s something I want to get good at,” Burrow said with Complex Sports.
The injury, a torn ligament in his throwing wrist, occurred in Week 11 against the Baltimore Ravens, ending his 2023 season prematurely.
Burrow described this period as the “perfect storm” to combine his interest in music with his need for rehabilitation.
Burrow’s 2024 Health and Performance Goals
Burrow’s performance was solid in the games he played before his injury but not up to his usual exceptional standards.
He finished the season with an offensive grade of 77.9, significantly lower than his previous grades of 91.8 or higher.
Additionally, his adjusted expected points added per play placed him only 17th during the 11 weeks he played.
Burrow’s main goal for the 2024 season is to stay healthy and play every game.
He stated, “Well, number one, I want to be on the field for all the games. I know I’m going to play well when I’m out there. I’m at that point in my career where I’ve seen enough ball and I know myself that I can go out there and play as well as anybody in the game. The biggest strides this year are going to be my body and learning how to get through the season, get through practices with my body, feeling tip, top shape. And so that’s the main focus for the off-season.”
Bengals Adjust to Key Departures for 2024 Season
As Burrow focuses on his recovery, the Bengals are facing several changes. The team must adapt to the departure of key players and coaches.
Former Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon was traded to the Texans and replaced by Zack Moss. Defensively, they will miss the presence of lineman D.J. Reader and cornerback Chidobe Awuzie.
Furthermore, the Bengals’ offensive strategy will need to be adjusted following the departure of offensive coordinator Brian Callahan, who became the head coach of the Tennessee Titans.
Despite these changes, the team is still in a good position to compete with top teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets for the AFC championship.
Optimism for Burrow’s Comeback and Bengals’ 2024 Season
With Burrow’s innovative rehab approach and a focused offseason, there’s optimism for a strong comeback.
As he continues to improve his piano skills, Burrow is determined to return to peak performance and lead the Bengals to another deep playoff run.
His journey from injury to recovery and the team’s adjustments set the stage for a potentially exciting 2024 NFL season for Cincinnati.
