Bengals bet on Joe Flacco: ¿Boost for Ja’Marr Chase and offense?

Ja’Marr Chase Reacts to Joe Flacco’s Arrival to the Bengals

The news shook the Cincinnati Bengals. Ja’Marr Chase, initially, thought it was a joke when he received a call from his teammate Tee Higgins. The surprise was huge: the team had negotiated to acquire Joe Flacco as the new starting quarterback. This move comes at a critical moment, amidst a streak of three consecutive losses and an ineffective offensive performance. With Jake Browning at the helm following Joe Burrow’s injury, the Bengals have struggled to surpass three points in the first three quarters of each recent loss.

They just see that we have an opportunity. The defense is doing a good job of helping us out. Our key players need to make plays in space. That’s what they see. That’s what they want: to keep going. They’re just giving us the opportunity for more plays to happen.

Ja’Marr Chase

Higgins revealed that he found out about the news through social media. The Bengals sent a fifth-round draft pick to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for Flacco and a sixth-round pick for next year. Both Chase and Higgins, who grew up watching Flacco in the NFL, recognize the value the veteran can bring to Cincinnati’s offense.

The guy has been doing this for a while. It doesn’t seem like he’s dropped off with his arm. So, it looks good.

Tee Higgins

The technical staff has been working intensely to get 40-year-old Flacco up to speed. A point in his favor is that Flacco already faced the Green Bay Packers, the Bengals’ next opponent, this season. So far this season, Flacco has thrown two touchdowns and six interceptions. Green Bay is favored for Flacco’s debut with Cincinnati. Chase is optimistic about Flacco’s attitude.

He comes in smiling every day. Happy to be here, he loves talking to the guys. He’s talking to everybody, to be honest, and that’s good to see.

Ja’Marr Chase

Conversations have been held between Chase and Flacco to build a good relationship and understand how he sees the field and the adjustments he wants to make. Chase has made it clear that he will seek to be an important part of the offense, with the aim of revitalizing the Bengals’ season.

My fire is not going anywhere. If I want to make a play, I’m going to ask for the ball.

Ja’Marr Chase