CINCINNATI Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst Has circled Sunday’s match against the Atlanta Falcons For a while.
Hurst was with the Falcons for the past two years before signing a $3.5 million one-year contract with the Bengals. He contrasted Atlanta’s lack of play time with his current role as a Bengals player.
Hurst stated to ESPN that she knows what her capabilities are. “I didn’t believe I could show everything in Atlanta. It’s been fun to come here and create chemistry and chemistry with Joe Burrow (and all the guys). It’s been great to have my coaches believe in me.
Hurst signed for the Bengals (3-3) after a former tight end. C.J. Uzomah Signed with the New York Jets In the offseason. Hurst already exceeds the total number (31) of targets he set with the Falcons last year (30), despite only playing seven more games.
Hurst was asked what he would change about Atlanta and he responded with one word: “Play.” The Falcons drafted Florida’s quarterback in 2021. Kyle Pitts He was the fourth overall selection, making him the most tight end on roster. The rookie was the leader in receiving yards and targets.
Hurst said that it had never been like Hurst was in a selfish state where he feels he deserves 80 catches and a thousand miles. “I am confident in my ability to win for a team, so I want to do more. I’ve just never had this opportunity before I came here.
Hurst spent a few days in Destin, Florida with Burrow during the offseason to get to know Burrow. He wanted to understand Burrow’s expectations, and his work ethic. Hurst explained, “It really just set my wheels in motion with getting mine straight and figuring what I need to help him.” “I think that we’re beginning to get there.”
In several crucial situations, Burrow relied on Hurst. Six of his 31 catches in this season’s campaign were on third downs. One of those was a late touchdown against the Vikings in Week 4. Miami Dolphins This secured a win of 27-15
A week later, Burrow’s rapport and Hursts value for the Bengals were displayed against the opposition. Baltimore Ravens. Zac Taylor, Bengals coach, called Hurst’s back-shoulder throw against Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters “tremendous.” Taylor said that for a quarterback not to take the matchup was unusual, but it showed Burrow’s confidence in Hurst to make this play.
Taylor stated that Hayden was “that guy who’s gotten that ball,” on October 10.
Hurst scored one of his touchdowns against the Ravens in this season’s first round. He was drafted by the Ravens in 2016, and traded to the Falcons two years later. Hurst claimed that, given his Baltimore history, the touchdown was a “cool feeling.” As he attempts to get his new team back above.500, the former South Carolina star said that scoring against the Falcons was “satisfying”.
Hurst expressed his desire to “go out there and do my job, help us win, put us in a position and just make plays.” Hurst said, “That’s all that I want to do.”