The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, appears visibly uneasy around NFL mascots in the newly released trailer for Netflix’s Quarterback. Fans quickly picked up on his discomfort, referencing past encounters at the NFL Pro Bowl Games. The upcoming season, set to premiere in July, features Burrow alongside Jared Goff and Kirk Cousins, blending football insights with humor.
The teaser begins with a lighthearted joke suggesting the show will focus on the lives of NFL mascots and their “high-pressure” situations. In response, Burrow, Goff, and Cousins express confusion, with Burrow notably reacting, “Mascots? Seriously?” The three quarterbacks then propose a second season of Quarterback, agreeing to take part.While the trailer has excited fans, some couldn’t help but notice Burrow’s apparent discomfort around mascots. Social media users have joked about his visible unease, with one fan commenting, “Joe Burrow hates mascots and doesn’t even try to hide it.” Another wrote, “Joe Burrow and his never-ending beef with mascots.” Some even speculated on the origin of his reaction, humorously suggesting a childhood incident at Chuck E. Cheese.
Burrow’s supposed “mascot phobia” gained traction after a viral moment at the NFL Pro Bowl Games. In a recorded conversation, Ja’Marr Chase mentioned being amused by the Colts’ mascot, Blue, leading Burrow to recall a moment where a mascot spoke to him at the skills challenge. “You’re a mascot. Don’t talk,” he said, adding that he instinctively tries to avoid them whenever they get too close.
Fans now believe Burrow’s reactions in the Netflix trailer are genuine, reinforcing the running joke about his aversion to mascots. Produced by NFL Films and Omaha Productions, Quarterback will follow the three quarterbacks on and off the field, offering an entertaining look into their lives.