Postgame Press Conference: Joe Burrow, Zac Taylor React After Bengals Dominate Falcons in Madrid

Joe Burrow (0:02)

I feel great.

You know, I loved playing in the stadium. It was a great atmosphere. I loved putting on a show for the people of Spain and I was happy to be here.

SPEAKER_2 (0:13)

Tell me the biggest secret behind your connection with Jamar Chase and sorry for the next one. What is your favorite football?

Joe Burrow (0:21)

We've just played together for so long now. We're coming on 10 years playing together. So, you know, when you do that, you just develop that connection mentally that nothing needs to be said. My favorite Pokemon right now, probably Snorlax.

It was close. It was close. Still a lot of room to improve. Well, we didn't score on every single possession, so, you know, always room to improve and it's never going to be perfect. So a lot of room to grow and learn and improve from those reps. You're playing at the league level right now.

SPEAKER_2 (1:01)

It's a great fresh air, especially in the morning game.

SPEAKER_3 (1:04)

The way you command the offense.

SPEAKER_4 (1:05)

Thank you.

Joe Burrow (1:07)

Thank you.

SPEAKER_5 (1:08)

I've had a free touchdown today.

Joe Burrow (1:13)

Yeah, I mean, that's great coaching right there. That was a great play design, and, you know, we knew their safeties like to play a little shallow, and so you want to take a shot over the top in that position, and who better than throw it to number one?

SPEAKER_4 (1:31)

Yeah.

SPEAKER_6 (1:32)

Did you mark, kind of say something to you before the game about trying to hit one like that?

Joe Burrow (1:37)

No, I was working, obviously, you know, when something like that happens next week, I worked hard on that this week, so I don't miss another one like that, and we were able to make that play.

SPEAKER_7 (1:47)

When you guys went up, the drive, you guys went up 21 to 10, I think, in my head, it was four or five catches, a couple big ones under there, Don, it just kind of took over that move, but I think, you know, what was going on, you know, regular moving around a lot.

Joe Burrow (1:59)

Yeah, when he's playing like that, you just got to throw in the ball and let him go and make plays and just try to get it in his hands.

SPEAKER_3 (2:05)

Do you have a statement win for what y'all want to do this season?

Joe Burrow (2:08)

No, a statement win, I don't know. Every win is a statement win. I'm happy to get it done. Obviously, the playing right back is going to be a lot more fun, having played the way we did today. And I just got to keep getting better.

Just felt like it in the moment, just kind of happened.

SPEAKER_8 (2:30)

You have 16 touchdowns in the last four days.

Joe Burrow (2:42)

Yeah, really, in that game, I think I played pretty well outside of...

I threw two interceptions, and when you throw interceptions like that, it's really hard to come back. And we've done it, we showed that we could last week, but limiting turnovers going forward is going to be huge for me.

SPEAKER_9 (2:57)

You have a lot of things that makes the international change so special, and seeing different cultural collaborations. There are a ton of famous soccer players here, you have the movement for that, and the people who are interested in it. Were you inspired by soccer culture, or by soccer players, and seeing different examples of your involvement?

Joe Burrow (3:11)

For sure.

You know, I have a lot of respect for all athletes at that level, and I always love mixing it up and chopping it up with anybody that has been there and done that, and worked so hard to get to those spots. And for them to take interest in our game means a lot to me. You know, we put in a lot of work to try to make this a global game, and certainly this opportunity was big for us, and to have them come and show their support means a lot.

SPEAKER_4 (3:40)

Joe, you're 42 yards from the first half, which is the first time that's happened since 1988, the first Bengals to see them since 1988 Where does Jamal rank on the all-time? Why have you received so much support?

Joe Burrow (3:53)

I mean, you know, there's been a lot of good ones, but I'm going to have a hard time putting anybody above number one.

SPEAKER_10 (4:06)

What's been your favorite part of the entire experience?

Joe Burrow (4:09)

I think just being around the guys all week and, you know, I really, I think it was a huge bonding experience for us. And, you know, to see the excitement of the city with us being here, I think was a little surprising for me and, you know, a pleasant surprise at that. And, you know, hopefully we can come back next year and do some more exciting things for everybody.