The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-bengals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cincinnati Bengals</a> are determined to bounce back in the 2026 NFL season, and they’ve already taken an important step in that direction. The team managed to retain a key piece of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-burrow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joe Burrow</a>’s offense, avoiding a departure that could have had a major impact on the franchise.



Across the NFL, several coaching moves have taken place in recent weeks. In the NFC North, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chicago Bears</a> lost Declan Doyle, who left the organization to join the Baltimore Ravens as their new offensive coordinator.



Doyle’s departure created an opening in Chicago, forcing the Bears to begin their search for a new offensive coordinator. However, one name can already be crossed off their list: Troy Walters.



<h2>Bengals WR coach Troy Walters rejects Bears’ interest</h2>



According to reports, the Bears showed interest in hiring Bengals wide receivers coach Troy Walters as their next offensive coordinator. While he was among several candidates, Walters reportedly had little interest in pursuing the opportunity.



Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported that Walters declined an interview to join Ben Johnson’s coaching staff. Instead, he chose to remain in Cincinnati, continuing his work with two of the league’s premier wide receivers, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.



The decision is a significant win for Joe Burrow and the Bengals’ offense. Chase and Higgins were already elite talents, but Walters’ coaching has elevated their development even further, helping form one of the NFL’s most dangerous wide receiver duos and giving Burrow the weapons he needs to lead a high-powered passing attack.


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The AFC Pro Bowl roster is getting a huge name added to the team. This player is also a quarterback and plays in the same division of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shedeur Sanders</a>, the AFC North. This is a much-less controversial name to go to the event, though still a bit questionable.



Joe Burrow, QB of the Cincinnati Bengals, was added to the AFC roster on Sunday. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/after-shedeur-sanders-pro-bowl-controversy-a-joe-burrow-teammate-is-selected-to-afc-roster" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">This means that there will be three QBs from the Ohio teams in the Pro Bowl</a>. All three quarterbacks also come as replacements for the actual selections: Josh Allen, Drake Maye, and Justin Herbert.



While no one denies <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-burrow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Burrow</a> has all the talent to be a Pro Bowl roster, he missed three months of action, which might put a question mark over his selection. However, after the controversy of the Shedeur Sanders selection, the Burrow one is clearly less polarizing.



<h2>Burrow’s numbers in 2025</h2>



Burrow played only eight games in 2025, going 5-3 in those affairs. Burrow completed 66.8% of his passes for 1,809 yards, 17 touchdowns, five interceptions and a passer rating of 100.7. However, it wasn’t enough to put the Bengals in the playoffs. This will be the third Pro Bowl for Joe Burrow.



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Burrow is clearly talented enough to be a Pro Bowler every year, but the fact is injuries have hampered his career. If it were not for injuries, Burrow should be in the Pro Bowl every single year. After all, he is regarded as a top-4 QB in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>.


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<h2>The Pro Bowl lost its mojo</h2>



Even for the players in the NFL, the fact is that the Pro Bowl is just not the same as it was in years prior. The ratings have fallen approximately two million from the 2023 season to the 2024 one. Now, it’s presumed that the ratings will fall even further. Also, many selected players have withdrawn from it. Before, going to the Pro Bowl was a huge accomplishment.


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The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> New York Giants</a> are thrilled to have John Harbaugh as the head coach. However, that comes with new coordinators too, and the Super Bowl-winning HC is targetting two names to battle it out to become the offensive coordinator of the team and one of them has close connections to Patrick Mahomes.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/john-harbaugh-issues-strong-warning-to-one-of-giants-fiercest-nfc-rivals-ahead-of-next-nfl-season" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Harbaugh is already issuing warnings to divisional rivals</a>, so getting the offensive coordinator hire right is key for the team. Both candidates have been head coaches in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>, as they are Kliff Kingsbury and Brian Callahan, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. 



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kliff-kingsbury" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kingsbury</a> coached the Cardinals for four years but during his college days, he coached Patrick Mahomes at Texas Tech. More recently, he was the Washington Commanders OC for the last couple of seasons. As for Brian Callahan, he worked with Joe Burrow during his time with the Bengals as OC, but then was the HC of the Titans for a year and a half.



<h2>Kingsbury is an intriguing option</h2>



Kingsbury should be a more temptiong option than Brian Callahan. Kingsbury’s offense on the Commanders was very explosive. Callahan’s resume is saved by Burrow. However, the QB hid Callahan’s flaws and those were exposed during his Titans days. Kingsbury is more creative and also knows the AFC East pretty well.



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Also, Jayden Daniels is a very mobile quarterback and so is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jaxson-dart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jaxson Dart</a>. He would also have a good RB room and pretty good, young wideouts. Callahan failed to develop Cam Ward in Tennessee and/or establish a proper WR1 for the rookie signal-caller.


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<h2>Harbaugh is giving this franchise an overhaul</h2>



The Giants have had only one winning season in the last nine years. In fact, they’ve only won more than six games once in that span too. Hence, a complete new regime is needed to revamp the franchise and that’s what <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/john-harbaugh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Harbaugh</a> is doing.



The next few months will be key as he assess the talent on the roster, establishes the full coaching staff and prepares for the NFL Draft, where the Giants have the fifth-overall pick. In total, the Giants will have seven picks, though three are in the sixth round.

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The Cincinnati Bengals once found themselves in the spotlight, even reaching a Super Bowl, but since then, things have been downhill. That’s why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-burrow">Joe Burrow</a> and his teammates are looking to make a statement in the upcoming NFL season, boasting an offensive firepower that few teams in the league can match.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tee-higgins">Tee Higgins</a> and Chase Brown are two of Burrow’s most targeted weapons on the field, and both the receiver and the running back know that if they stay focused on their goals, they can be a force to be reckoned with—starting in the AFC North.



“I definitely think it will be more on the hyper-focused side than, you know, pissed off,” Higgins told the Cincy Jungle’s Orange and Black Insider Bengals podcast. “Obviously, we’re pretty upset we haven’t made the playoffs in a long time, but I think it’s more hyper-focused because most of the guys on the offensive side of the ball are coming back.”



He also added: “So, obviously we need to lock back in and keep doing what we’ve been doing the past three years, and just putting it together as a whole, as a team. Just like how if you’ve got special teams, offense and defense working together — you need all of that. … As long as we do that, I feel like we’ll be OK and make that run late in the season.”



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<h2>Brown in sync with Higgins</h2>



When it come to offensive firepower in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>, the Cincinnati Bengals can’t be overlooked. If healthy, Joe Burrow has three top-tier players to lean on: Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Chase Brown. It’s the latter who recently warned opponents about what could be in store for the upcoming season. 


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“We’ll be motivated, man. We’ve had two years where our playoff hopes haven’t been in our control, so that’s definitely a focus going into this coming season is being in control, starting fast and winning the games that matter — which is every single game,” Brown said in the joint interview with Higgins.



“The ’24 season and the ’25 season, you look at some of those scores and kind of be like, hey, this could easily have gone our way. That’s what we know we’re capable of, is winning those tight games and playing deep into the playoffs and making a Super Bowl run.”



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<h2>Will Joe Burrow be available next season?</h2>



After undergoing surgery for a Grade 3 turf toe injury suffered in Week 2 of the 2025 season, Joe Burrow successfully returned to the field late last year, finishing the final stretch of games as the starter. 



Having completed his rehab and played through the end of the season, Burrow is expected to be fully healthy and at Zac Taylor’s disposal for Week 1 of the 2026 campaign. 



Despite the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-bengals">Bengals</a> missing the playoffs for a third consecutive year, the quarterback has expressed his commitment to the franchise, focusing the 2026 offseason on strengthening the roster to ensure a deep postseason run.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shedeur Sanders</a> going to the Pro Bowl sparked a controversial debate about the event. Now, a former teammate of his and Joe Burrow is going to appear on it as well. The NFL is stirring the pot with all this.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-flacco" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joe Flacco</a> has been added to the AFC roster. Flacco, who is an 18-year veteran and Super Bowl champion was never selected to the Pro Bowl during his prime. Now, he’ll be in the Pro Bowl in a season where he was benched in Cleveland and traded to the Bengals to serve as Burrow’s backup.



Flacco didn’t play bad football per se, but going into the Pro Bowl with Flacco’s season is borderline unthinkable. However, this comes just days after Shedeur Sanders was named to the Pro Bowl, which caused shockwaves within the NFL.



<h2>Flacco’s season by the numbers</h2>



Flacco started 10 games in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season and ended with a 2-8 record. He completed 60.3% of his passes as he threw for 2,479 yards, 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Flacco’s passer rating this season was 79.2 across both the Browns and the Bengals.



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Flacco is highly respected in the NFL, but those numbers are not Pro Bowl-worthy. However, after the Sanders fiasco, now pretty much everyone can get into the Pro Bowl. The NFL really cheapened the ‘Pro Bowler‘ tag this year.


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<h2>It’s been a week full of bad moments for the NFL</h2>



Shedeur Sanders going to the Pro Bowl alongside Joe Flacco is not bad enough for the NFL. This week, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bill Belichick</a> was snubbed from being a first-ballot Hall of Famer. The league’s seriousness has really taken a hit in between the Conference Finals and the Super Bowl.



It’s bad look after bad look. The Pro Bowl made the change to a flag football game two years ago, where they had 6.3 million viewers. Last year, it dipped all the way to 4.7 million, and now, it could go even lower.

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The football world continues to debate Josh Allen’s interception against the Denver Broncos, and now <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-burrow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joe Burrow</a> has weighed in. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback fired shots on social media over the controversial play that ended the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buffalo Bills</a>’ run in the 2026 NFL playoffs.



During the AFC Divisional Round, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/josh-allen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Josh Allen</a> threw a deep pass intended for Brandin Cooks that was ultimately intercepted by Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian. Fans remain divided, with some believing Cooks completed the catch, such as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/bills-take-direct-shot-at-referees-over-controversial-penalties-in-2026-nfl-playoff-loss-to-broncos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sean McDermott calling it a controversial call</a>, while others see a clear interception.



That uncertainty appears to be widespread across the NFL. Several players have weighed in on the officials’ ruling, and now Burrow has addressed the situation by taking a subtle jab at the league.



<h2>Joe Burrow calls on the NFL to clarify what constitutes a catch</h2>



Days after Allen’s costly interception, Joe Burrow took to social media to share his perspective. Rather than blaming the officials, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-bengals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bengals</a> quarterback pointed to a broader issue: the lack of clarity surrounding what defines a completed catch.



“The amount of ppl that don’t understand what a catch is in the rule book flabbergasts me. And it’s not the officials. The two plays yesterday were not difficult calls, and they got them both right,” Joe Burrow wrote on X.



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Burrow’s stance reflects a growing sentiment around the league. While no camera angle definitively shows Cooks completing the catch, many believe the NFL needs to standardize its criteria, especially after a similar play was ruled differently just one day later.



On Sunday, Rams wide receiver Davante Adams was awarded a catch on a play in which Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson appeared to make a comparable takeaway. Unlike the McMillian–Cooks play, the call stood as a reception rather than an interception.



That inconsistency is exactly what Burrow highlighted. Neither players nor fans have a clear understanding of the “process of a catch,” and that lack of uniform criteria continues to fuel controversial decisions that impact playoff games and the league’s credibility.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-bengals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cincinnati Bengals</a> were quickly eliminated from 2026 playoff contention, an outcome that fell well short of expectations. This disappointing result is not what <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-burrow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joe Burrow</a> envisioned, which is why he has now sent a clear warning to the front office amid growing rumors about his future with the team.



Following a frustrating 2025 NFL season, speculation began to surface that the Bengals could be willing to listen to offers for their franchise quarterback. While Burrow remains confident that his future is still in Cincinnati, he has made it clear that meaningful changes must come soon.



“We don’t want to be in the spot we are in now, so something’s got to change,” Joe Burrow said, via Ben Baby of ESPN.com. “Whether it’s players we have continuing to improve and get better and play championship-caliber football or bringing in guys that will or whatever it may be. Obviously, something has to [change].”



<h2>Are the Bengals going to trade Joe Burrow?</h2>



Due to the lack of success in 2025, rumors have intensified about the Bengals potentially entertaining trade offers for Joe Burrow. He remains a top QB who many teams would be highly interested in.



Although Burrow wants to continue his career in Cincinnati, the final decision rests with the organization. As one of the league’s elite quarterbacks, he would command a massive return, including top draft picks and impact players, assets that could help rebuild a roster with multiple needs.



One of the Bengals’ biggest issues has been their inability to consistently protect Burrow, with the offensive line remaining a major weakness. While the offense features several star players, the defense has been among the league’s poorest units, making sustained success difficult.


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Several teams would likely show strong interest in Burrow, including the Jets, Dolphins, Saints, Cardinals, and Raiders, among others. If Cincinnati decides to listen to offers this offseason, they can expect significant interest from around the league.



<h2>Joe Burrow’s contract with the Bengals</h2>



In 2023, the Bengals signed Joe Burrow to a lucrative five-year, $275 million contract extension. However, between injuries and overall team struggles, the success the franchise hoped for has yet to materialize.



Burrow is tied with Josh Allen, Jordan Love, and Trevor Lawrence as the second-highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL, earning an average of $55 million per season. His contract includes $146 million fully guaranteed.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-burrow">Joe Burrow</a> went through a very difficult week after he left the door open to leaving the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-bengals">Bengals</a> and possibly retiring. Days after those controversial comments, the quarterback admitted that he has thought about not playing football anymore.



“I mean, you think about it, but, you think about a lot of different things in your life just like everybody does. You think about all the possibilities that could happen. I’m going to be playing for a long time. I expect to play for a long time.”



Rumors have heated up after noticing a Burrow who appears tired of his situation with the Bengals and perhaps realizing that the team is far from being a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> contender, especially due to its defense in recent years.



<h2>Will Bengals trade Joe Burrow?</h2>



The Cincinnati Bengals have no intention of trading Joe Burrow, and the noise surrounding the player has been fueled by the quarterback himself and his comments in press conferences. For example, in his most recent one, a reporter pointed out that Peyton Manning and Tom Brady left the Colts and the Patriots, respectively, and asked whether he could learn something from how their careers unfolded successfully with other franchises. “Yeah. A lot of crazy things happen every year. Crazy things can happen.”


 

 


<h2>Is Joe Burrow retiring?</h2>



Joe Burrow is not retiring. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback once again confirmed that he has no plans to leave football and expects to play for many more years at a high level in the league.


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“It feels like everybody’s trying to do everything in their power to make me not play football and I feel like I’m fighting it. Fighting everybody else. I just want to play ball. That’s all I want to do.”



<h2>Is Joe Burrow leaving Bengals?</h2>



Joe Burrow was emphatic when asked if there was any world in his mind where he is not the Bengals’ quarterback next year after all the rumors that have surfaced. “I can’t see that. No.”



However, the warning sign for fans in Cincinnati came when the quarterback was asked if he had ever thought about not being the quarterback in that city during his career. “You think about a lot of things.”

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A quarterback’s arm can redefine a season in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a>. Some years are remembered not for trophies, but for aerial assaults that bent defenses and filled stat sheets, turning Saturdays into weekly showcases of precision and nerve.



Across different eras, a select group of NCAAF quarterbacks pushed passing yardage to historic limits. Their seasons unfolded as long campaigns of risk and rhythm, where playbooks expanded and records quietly began to crack.



These record-breaking performances reflected changing offenses, evolving rules and moments when talent, timing and opportunity aligned—leaving numbers that still frame how greatness at the position is measured.



<h2>Bailey Zappe | YDS: 5,967 – Season: 2021</h2>



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Bailey Zappe’s 2021 campaign at Western Kentucky was a statistical spectacle. In an offense that barely blinked at the line of scrimmage, he threw for a staggering 5,967 yards, eclipsing a record that had stood since 2003 and setting a new benchmark for single-season passing production in FBS history. 



His year wasn’t just about volume — precise timing with receivers and consistent rhythm under pressure helped him redefine what a dynamic collegiate aerial attack could look like. His performance culminated in a memorable Boca Raton Bowl, where he cemented both yardage and touchdown records before departing college football lore.



<h2>B.J. Symons | YDS: 5,833 – Season: 2003</h2>



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Long before Zappe’s name adorned the record book, B. J. Symons carried Texas Tech’s Air Raid offense to historic heights. In 2003, he harnessed an aggressive passing philosophy to throw for 5,833 yards, breaking the NCAA single-season yardage record and standing atop the leaderboard for nearly two decades. 



His senior season became a defining chapter of early 2000s college football, showcasing how systematic vertical passing could rip through defenses and leave an enduring imprint on offensive strategy.



<h2>Graham Harrell | YDS: 5,705 – Season: 2007</h2>



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In the heart of Texas Tech’s explosive Air Raid era, Graham Harrell delivered one of the most prolific seasons of his career in 2007. With 5,705 yards through the air, Harrell blended accuracy and unrelenting tempo, threading passes into windows defenders rarely covered. 



His campaign didn’t just pile up numbers — it embodied the offensive identity of a team that embraced passing as both art and science, forcing opponents to play catch-up while he orchestrated drive after drive with a cool, calculating approach.



<h2>Joe Burrow | YDS: 5,671 – Season: 2019</h2>



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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-burrow">Joe Burrow</a>’s 2019 season at LSU stands as one of college football’s great individual offensives. Throwing for 5,671 yards, he paced an LSU juggernaut that married big-play capability with strategic execution, dominating SEC defenses week after week. 



What elevated his numbers beyond mere stat lines was the context: this was a Heisman Trophy-winning performance that powered an undefeated run to a national championship. His poise and instinctive command drove LSU’s aerial assault in a way that reshaped expectations for elite quarterback play.



<h2>Case Keenum | YDS: 5,671 – Season: 2009</h2>



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Case Keenum’s 2009 season at Houston was a masterclass in consistency and resilience. Matching Joe Burrow’s yardage figure with 5,671 passing yards, he showcased an ability to sustain pace and precision across a long season, threading balls into tight coverage and leading his offense with a rare blend of calm and fire. 



His performance didn’t just reflect personal excellence — it exemplified how a quarterback can galvanize an attack around him, turning yardage totals into a narrative of sustained excellence throughout the campaign.



<h2>Case Keenum | YDS: 5,631 – Season: 2011</h2>



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By 2011, Case Keenum had already carved his name deep into Houston’s record books, and his senior campaign became another defining chapter. Throwing for 5,631 yards, he led a dizzying aerial attack that kept defenses on their heels all season.



His mastery extended beyond volume — his command of Houston’s offense produced efficiency and consistency, propelling the Cougars to one of their strongest seasons in program history. 



His year featured multiple games with massive yardage totals, as he continued to build on a career that would make him the NCAA’s all-time passing leader by the season’s end.



<h2>Anthony Gordon | YDS: 5,579 – Season: 2019</h2>



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In the Pac-12 frenzy of 2019, Washington State’s Anthony Gordon emerged as one of college football’s purest passers. Operating under Mike Leach’s pass-first system, he consistently delivered big plays and sustained drives, finishing the year with 5,579 yards through the air. 



His rhythm from snap to release made Wazzu one of the most unpredictable offenses in the nation, with him routinely threading balls into tight windows downfield. That season stands as one of the most prolific aerial campaigns in school history and emblematic of Leach’s offensive philosophy.



<h2>Colt Brennan | YDS: 5,549 – Season: 2006</h2>



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Colt Brennan’s 2006 season at Hawaii was the centerpiece of one of the most entertaining offenses in college football. With a quick, decisive throwing motion and receivers running sharp, aggressive routes, he amassed 5,549 passing yards, becoming a household name in the WAC and beyond. 



That year was defined by rapid scoring, high tempo, and a willingness to take shots deep downfield, making Hawaii’s aerial assault must-see TV. His chemistry with his playmakers and uncanny ball placement fueled a campaign that still resonates with fans of high-octane offense.



<h2>Ty Detmer | YDS: 5,188 – Season: 1990</h2>



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Long before the modern spread systems, Ty Detmer’s 1990 season at BYU showcased old-school precision and savvy. His 5,188-yard performance — the first time a quarterback passed 5,000 yards in a season — rewrote expectations for what a college passer could accomplish, blending timing, anticipation, and sheer production. 



His leadership and efficiency also earned him the Heisman Trophy that year, as he feasted on defenses with a mix of rhythm and imagination. His season remains a touchstone for the evolution of passing excellence in the game.



<h2>David Klingler | YDS: 5,140 – Season: 1990</h2>



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David Klingler was an early progenitor of the high-yardage era, and his 1990 output at Houston spoke to his prowess and a burgeoning pass-heavy offense. Throwing for 5,140 yards, his season was marked by jaw-dropping box scores that hinted at the big-play potential lurking in every snap. 



With quick reads and a rocket arm, he carved up secondaries with frequency, helping usher in an era of prolific collegiate passing. His numbers that year stood among the best in the land and helped set the stage for future record-chasing seasons.



<h2>Graham Harrell | YDS: 5,111 – Season: 2008</h2>



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After a staggering 2007 campaign, Graham Harrell returned to Texas Tech in 2008 with expectations just as lofty. Even as defenses keyed in on him, he still threw for 5,111 yards, anchoring another relentless aerial assault out of Lubbock. 



His precision and high-tempo rhythm kept opposing secondaries scrambling, and he finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting — one of the highest placings in school history. That season cemented Harrell’s reputation not just as a volume passer, but as a cerebral leader of one of college football’s most prolific offenses.



<h2>Derek Carr | YDS: 5,088 – Season: 2013</h2>



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In 2013, Fresno State’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/derek-carr">Derek Carr</a> turned his senior year into one of the most efficient passing showcases in the Mountain West. He racked up 5,088 yards while pacing an offense that seemed to hit another gear every week, leading the nation in total offense and throwing 50 touchdowns along the way. 



His cadence and command elevated the Bulldogs to an 11–2 finish, marking one of the most decorated single seasons in school history and earning him national recognition as both a top passer and a scholar-athlete.



<h2>Paul Smith | YDS: 5,065 – Season: 2007</h2>



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Paul Smith’s 2007 season at Tulsa stands out as a defining moment for a program that thrived on creativity and aerial ingenuity. The Golden Hurricane signal-caller finished the year with 5,065 passing yards, threading the needle with accuracy and pace that stressed defenses across multiple conferences. 



His connection with Tulsa’s receiving corps fueled a campaign full of big plays and sustained drives, helping the team compete at a high level and setting a school mark that remains part of Tulsa lore.



<h2>Brandon Doughty | YDS: 5,055 – Season: 2015</h2>



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Brandon Doughty’s 2015 season for Western Kentucky was a masterclass in consistency and clutch execution. Through a blend of veteran poise and pinpoint accuracy, he finished with 5,055 passing yards, building on a legacy of production that made him one of the most reliable quarterbacks in the FBS. 



His 2015 output highlighted not only his arm talent but his grasp of spacing and timing in a dynamic offense, pushing the Hilltoppers into national conversations and placing him among the era’s most prolific collegiate passers.



<h2>Patrick Mahomes | YDS: 5,052 – Season: 2016</h2>



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Long before his NFL stardom, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> electrified the Texas Tech offense in 2016 with a season defined by improvisation and arm talent. He threw for 5,052 yards, blending traditional Air Raid principles with unpredictable playmaking that kept defenses guessing. 



That year featured some of the most chaotic and high-scoring shootouts in the college game, and his performance against Oklahoma — where he tied the NCAA single-game passing yard mark — became emblematic of his fearless style. His 2016 campaign remains a touchstone of athletic brilliance and offensive innovation.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player</td><td>Season</td><td>Passing yards</td><td>Team</td></tr><tr><td>Bailey Zappe</td><td>2021</td><td>5,967</td><td>Western Kentucky Hilltoppers</td></tr><tr><td>B.J. Symons</td><td>2003</td><td>5,833</td><td>Texas Tech Red Raiders</td></tr><tr><td>Graham Harrell</td><td>2007</td><td>5,705</td><td>Texas Tech Red Raiders</td></tr><tr><td>Joe Burrow</td><td>2019</td><td>5,671</td><td>LSU Tigers</td></tr><tr><td>Case Keenum</td><td>2009</td><td>5,671</td><td>Houston Cougars</td></tr><tr><td>Case Keenum</td><td>2011</td><td>5,631</td><td>Houston Cougars</td></tr><tr><td>Anthony Gordon</td><td>2019</td><td>5,579</td><td>Washington State Cougars</td></tr><tr><td>Colt Brennan</td><td>2006</td><td>5,549</td><td>Hawaii Warriors</td></tr><tr><td>Ty Detmer</td><td>1990</td><td>5,188</td><td>BYU Cougars</td></tr><tr><td>David Klingler</td><td>1990</td><td>5,140</td><td>Houston Cougars</td></tr><tr><td>Graham Harrell</td><td>2008</td><td>5,111</td><td>Texas Tech Red Raiders</td></tr><tr><td>Derek Carr</td><td>2013</td><td>5,088</td><td>Fresno State Bulldogs</td></tr><tr><td>Paul Smith</td><td>2007</td><td>5,065</td><td>Tulsa Golden Hurricane</td></tr><tr><td>Brandon Doughty</td><td>2015</td><td>5,055</td><td>Western Kentucky Hilltoppers</td></tr><tr><td>Patrick Mahomes</td><td>2016</td><td>5,052</td><td>Texas Tech Red Raiders</td></tr><tr><td>Bryant Moniz</td><td>2010</td><td>5,040</td><td>Hawaii Warriors</td></tr><tr><td>Case Keenum</td><td>2008</td><td>5,020</td><td>Houston Cougars</td></tr><tr><td>Kliff Kingsbury</td><td>2002</td><td>5,017</td><td>Texas Tech Red Raiders</td></tr><tr><td>Matt Johnson</td><td>2015</td><td>4,946</td><td>Bowling Green Falcons</td></tr><tr><td>Tim Rattay</td><td>1998</td><td>4,943</td><td>Louisiana Tech Bulldogs</td></tr><tr><td>Mason Rudolph</td><td>2017</td><td>4,904</td><td>Oklahoma State Cowboys</td></tr><tr><td>Michael Penix Jr.</td><td>2023</td><td>4,903</td><td>Washington Huskies</td></tr><tr><td>Dwayne Haskins</td><td>2018</td><td>4,875</td><td>Ohio State Buckeyes</td></tr><tr><td>Bryce Young</td><td>2021</td><td>4,872</td><td>Alabama Crimson Tide</td></tr><tr><td>Brandon Doughty</td><td>2014</td><td>4,830</td><td>Western Kentucky Hilltoppers</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption>(Source: Statmuse)</figcaption></figure>

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The Cincinnati Bengals‘ participation in this NFL season has finally come to an end. With three games remaining, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-burrow">Joe Burrow</a>‘s team no longer has a chance to make the playoffs following its home loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and many are already starting to think about what’s ahead.



Burrow, the team’s main star, addressed the situation that led to his team’s elimination, making it clear that he holds nothing against his franchise: “My comments had nothing to do with Cincinnati. My comments had to do with … football,” he said via Paul Dehner Jr.



A few days ago, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-joe-burrow-sends-alarming-message-for-bengals-as-star-quarterback-confirms-hints-of-retirement-from-football">Burrow made some alarming comments for the Bengals organization</a>, hinting at a possible change in 2026. “If I want to keep doing this, I have to have fun doing it.”



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-bengals">Bengals</a> fans didn’t have fun on Sunday, but at least they heard their quarterback deny the idea of leaving the team even after a blowout loss. In his postgame press conference, Burrow said he still has a lot of confidence in the franchise to turn things around.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251214_BUS_545458_joe-burrow-2_573574d4.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080" alt="Joe Burrow Cincinnati Bengals" class="wp-image-545497"></figure><figcaption>Kyle van Noy #53 of the Baltimore Ravens tackles Joe Burrow.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>What’s next for the Bengals?</h2>



The Cincinnati Bengals finish their 2025 regular season with three matchups, which probably no longer carry much weight given <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/are-bengals-eliminated-from-2026-nfl-playoffs-after-loss-to-ravens-in-week-15">their early playoff elimination, after loss to Ravens.</a> They will first travel for a Week 16 contest against the Miami Dolphins in a challenging road environment. 


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Following that trip, the team returns home to Paycor Stadium for its final two games, hosting the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17 and concluding the regular season with an AFC North divisional rivalry game against the Cleveland Browns. These final three games may help evaluate the team’s situation in the offseason.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-burrow">Joe Burrow</a> has sparked a wave of uncertainty after expressing that he is not happy with his current situation with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-bengals">Cincinnati Bengals</a>. The quarterback hinted that football is very draining when he constantly has to deal with injuries and issues on and off the field.



As expected, trade rumors exploded across the national media. Suddenly, if Matthew Stafford retires, the Rams were mentioned as a possible destination, and hypothetical trades were also discussed. For example, the 49ers giving up Brock Purdy and other pieces in exchange for Burrow.



Obviously, even though the Browns and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> need a quarterback for the future, that would be impossible since they are in the AFC North. Therefore, if the star were to want out of Cincinnati, the NFC would be a better alternative.



<h2>Will Joe Burrow be traded?</h2>



Joe Burrow would not be traded by the Bengals, according to a report from Dianna Russini. “Naturally, when executives and coaches around the league heard about a frustrated-sounding Joe Burrow, the same question floated around: ‘Does he want out of Cincinnati?’ The answer is no, I’m told.”


 

 


Russini says that Burrow’s frustration is because he wants to win a Super Bowl, so his statement could be a wake-up call for the team’s front office. “Everyone is being a little dramatic. This isn’t mental health, this isn’t depression, this is I want to win. He’s a serial killer. Nothing matters to him but playing this game and winning a Super Bowl.”



If the information is true, rumors about a possible blockbuster trade or an early retirement are over. Burrow simply wants help to be able to lead the franchise to a championship. The problem is that, with his salary and those of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the situation is complicated, especially with poor drafts on defense.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-burrow">Joe Burrow</a> set off alarms for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-bengals">Cincinnati Bengals</a> by admitting that he might not be happy playing football. As expected, the quarterback’s comments have sparked many rumors about a possible early retirement.



“If I want to keep doing this, I have to have fun doing it. I’ve been through a lot and, if it’s not fun, then what am I doing it for? I’m not sure there was a singular moment of time, it’s just reflection on a lot of things that I’ve done and I’ve been through in my career. I’ve been through more than most and it’s certainly not easy on the brain or the body. So, I’m just trying to have fun doing it again.”



Burrow seemed destined to become a legend after reaching the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> in just his second season. However, due to injuries and a poorly built Bengals roster, the last few years have been completely disappointing.



<h2>Is Joe Burrow retiring?</h2>



Joe Burrow is not retiring at the moment, but, judging by his words, the possibility seems to exist. The quarterback admitted that he is frustrated by many things happening in his life on and off the field.


 

 


“There’s just a lot of things going on right now. All the above (football related and personal things). All we can do is focus week to week trying to win games. I don’t think anybody is really thinking about the playoffs right now. That’s within reach, but, on our finger tips. So, we just got to keep doing what we’re doing and try to get better.”



Burrow’s situation has brought back memories of what happened with Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts. The extraordinary Stanford prospect was a fantastic player, but for very similar reasons, he retired at just 29 years old.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-bengals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cincinnati Bengals</a> are still alive in the 2025 NFL season. Unfortunately, they have delivered tough news to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-burrow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joe Burrow</a> about a key teammate that may reduce their chances of reaching the playoffs.



According to the <a href="https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL Playoff Picture</a>, the Bengals still have a 1% chance of advancing to the postseason. Obviously, it is not an ideal scenario, but their season is not over yet.



Unfortunately, Cincinnati now faces a new problem in this late playoff push. Trey Hendrickson, the team’s star pass rusher, has been dealing with an injury that is now expected to sideline him for the rest of the regular season.



<h2>Trey Hendrickson to miss the rest of the 2025 regular season</h2>



Earlier this year, the Bengals gave Trey Hendrickson a one-year, $29 million deal to keep him for the 2025 season. Unfortunately, the move did not pay off, as the defensive end has not played at the level the team expected.



Hendrickson has appeared in only seven games this season, recording four sacks, 16 combined tackles, and three tackles for loss. Those numbers have fallen short of what the Bengals’ defense needed from the four-time Pro Bowler.



Now, things have worsened for Cincinnati. Hendrickson has dealt with hip and pelvis injuries throughout the season, and reports indicate his campaign has come to an end.


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NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported that Trey Hendrickson underwent core muscle surgery on Tuesday morning. His recovery timeline is six weeks, and with the regular season ending in four weeks, he is expected to miss the remainder of the year.



While Hendrickson could technically return for the playoffs, the Bengals’ slim 1% playoff odds and his absence on the field raise the possibility that he has already played his final game with the AFC North club.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/josh-allen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Josh Allen</a> vs Joe Burrow duel will be great. However, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback received a boost in comparison to the Buffalo Bills signal-caller ahead of this Week 14 game. It could definitely be the difference maker.



Wide receiver <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tee-higgins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tee Higgins</a> was able to clear concussion protocol and he will start for the Bengals on Sunday against the Bills. Higgins didn’t play last week in Burrow’s return, but now he is back. Higgins is a massive wideout to recover.



Higgins is the WR2 of the team, but has the quality to be the best receiver in arguably every other team in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>. Higgins is clearly a top 10 receiver, so having him as the number two on the team is a huge boost and luxury for Burrow. Ja’Marr Chase is the team’s WR1 and he is also an elite talent.



<h2>Higgins has been underused at some points this season</h2>



Having Higgins on the roster should give you the chance to use him heavily. Still, Higgins has three games with four or less targets which is insane. Higgins has six games with with 50 or less yards. He’s not been fed enough by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-bengals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bengals</a>.



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Higgins has a huge catch ratio and a clutch gene that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-burrow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Burrow</a> will clearly use. He is trusted by the QB. The Bengals have one of the best receiving duos in the NFL paired with one of the best quarterbacks. They must produce.


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<h2>Josh Allen, instead, doesn’t have a WR1</h2>



Khalil Shakir serves as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bills</a> WR1 but he wouldn’t be the first option in any other franchise. Shakir is a good slot receiver, but he is nowhere near the cream of the crop at the wideout position. 



Josh Allen has to be Superman and feed everyone without blindly trusting them. Burrow has two lethal weapons. Hence, the Bengals should feel confident that if this becomes a shootout, it’s favorable to Cincinnati.

Joe Burrow, Bengals receive huge boost ahead of Week 14 game vs Josh Allen’s Bills

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Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow revealed he grew up watching and using an NFC South team on Madden, the most popular football video game in the world.



Burrow made his long-awaited return to the field on Thursday against the Baltimore Ravens, nearly three months after he suffered a toe injury that required surgery. The veteran returned to the field to try to help the Bengals (3-8) build momentum ahead of the final weeks of the season.



Before he played again, Burrow chopped it up with Bengals icon Chad Johnson and host Kay Adams. Burrow shared unknown details about his fanaticism growing up.



<h2>Joe Burrow reveals he was a Saints fans growing up</h2>



The Bengals quarterback was asked about his favorite team on Madden. Burrow went with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-orleans-saints" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saints</a>, crediting running back Reggie Bush for his selection.



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“I always played with the Saints. I wasn’t a Bengals fan for real,” Burrow said. “I liked college football, so I liked Reggie Bush. And then when Reggie Bush got to the league, I started being a Saints fan.”



The 2025 season hasn’t been favorable for the player and the Saints. He only played two games before suffering the toe injury, going 21 of 36 for 189 yards and two touchdowns. The Saints have won only two games so far, as they are headed to the top of the draft again.&nbsp;



The Bengals had Jake Browning and Joe Flacco filling in for Burrow, but neither could take the team to the promised land.&nbsp;

Joe Burrow reveals he was a Saints fans growing up

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