Joe Burrow says friends teased Joe Flacco on Quarterback
In season three of Netflix's Quarterback, Cincinnati Bengals starter Joe Burrow told teammates — including veteran Joe Flacco — that his friends joked about how Flacco sits on the sideline bench. Burrow said they called the 41-year-old, who is entering his 19th NFL season, an "old wise man."
Key Takeaways
- Joe Burrow shared the joke on Netflix's Quarterback season three while Flacco was in the room.
- Friends teased Joe Flacco for how he sits on the bench, calling him an "old wise man."
- Flacco, 41, is entering his 19th NFL season with the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Last October, Flacco threw for 342 yards and three touchdowns in a Bengals win over Pittsburgh.
- The clip is among the lighter moments in a series built on behind-the-scenes access.
The ribbing landed as one of the funnier beats in the streaming series, which follows NFL quarterbacks away from the highlight packages fans usually see. Burrow delivered the line to teammates that included Flacco himself, keeping the tone playful rather than pointed.
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What did Joe Burrow say about Joe Flacco?
According to Yahoo Sports, citing the Cincinnati Enquirer, Burrow joked: "My friends were making fun of how he sits on the bench on the sideline." He added that they said Flacco "just looks like an old wise man."
The exchange underscores how Flacco's veteran presence — and sideline demeanor — has become part of Bengals lore captured on camera for a US and UK streaming audience.
Why does the Joe Flacco moment matter on Quarterback?
Netflix's Quarterback thrives on unscripted locker-room access. A starter teasing his veteran teammate humanizes both players and gives viewers a rare look at team chemistry between snaps.
Flacco has also drawn attention elsewhere on the series for blunt mentoring takes, including comments about helmet visors from his time around Cleveland's young quarterbacks — another reminder that the show packages personality alongside play-calling.
How has Joe Flacco performed for the Bengals?
Last October, Flacco completed 31 of 47 passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns in Cincinnati's 33-31 win over Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. That flash of production helps explain why the veteran remains a storyline entering year 19.
As season three circulates, expect more clips of Burrow and Flacco to travel across social feeds — especially moments that mix respect with irreverent humor from the Bengals quarterback room.