How Joe Burrow Became the NFLs Most Valuable Player

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been making history since he entered the NFL in 2,020 as the No. 1 overall draft pick. After leading the Bengals to their first playoff win in 31 years and an appearance in Super Bowl LVI, Burrow is on track to become the highest-paid player in the league. Burrow, who is 26 years old, has two years left on his rookie contract, which pays him an average of $9 million per year. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bengals are expected to offer Burrow a massive extension this offseason that could make him the first player to earn $50 million per year. The Bengals have plenty of reasons to reward Burrow for his stellar performance. In his three seasons as the Bengals’ quarterback, Burrow has led the team to five postseason wins, the same amount won in franchise history prior to drafting him. He has also broken several team and NFL records, including most completions in a game by a rookie (37), most passing yards in a season by a Bengal (4611), and highest