Joe Burrow Becoming the Next Carson Palmer // Midseason Rookie Class Grade

Joe Burrow's future with the Cincinnati Bengals hangs in the balance as Matt Williamson and Brian Peacock examine whether the star quarterback might eventually demand a Carson Palmer-style trade. The hosts break down Burrow's unique investment in the Bengals' roster construction, his role in prioritizing offensive weapons over defense, and whether the organization's stubborn approach could push him toward an exit. The mailbag episode tackles what defines a successful #1 overall draft pick, revealing only two "slam dunks" from the last decade—Joe Burrow and Myles Garrett. Williamson and Peacock evaluate the underwhelming 2025 rookie class at midseason, with running backs proving the biggest disappointment despite high expectations. The discussion shifts to reclamation project quarterbacks, where Anthony Richardson emerges as the only failed starter worth another chance, while Zach Wilson gets dismissed as a backup-only option. Matt Williamson (former NFL and college scout) along with Brian Peacock (football analyst and radio personality) host this national daily NFL podcast with the most up to date news, analysis, trades, rumors, fantasy advice and NFL draft coverage! Find Peacock & Williamson on your favorite podcast platforms:🎧 http://linktr.ee/peacockandwilliamson Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL Follow Brian Peacock and Matt Williamson on Twitter, where they’ll be sharing the latest news about the NFL and talking with fans.Twitter: http://twitter.com/BDPeacock, http://twitter.com/WilliamsonNFL Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com. PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL RugietReady to level up your confidence ? Head to https://rugiet.com and use promo code LOCKEDONNFL for 15% off your first order. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.