Joe Burrow's father reveals interesting weekly ritual for son

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is preparing for another big game in his young career. And with the Super Bowl right around the corner, the interviews for the young star are constant. But on Tuesday, ESPN’s Paul Finebaum found another source he’s used in the past to get some insight on Burrow; his father Jimmy.

While on the Paul Finebaum Show, the father of the former LSU standout revealed some interesting information on how his son preps for big games.

“Well, you’re right it is the same. He has a routine, that he goes through. Obviously, this is a little different, but on Monday and the day off was playing video games with his high school friends and teammates; which that’s his relaxation. He avoids too many phone calls with mom and dad.”

This season Burrow completed 70.4 percent of his passes in the regular season, putting up 4,611 passing yards, throwing 34 touchdowns and just 14 interceptions. Moreover, he heated up when the stakes were at their highest: in the final two weeks of the regular season, in wins over the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs, Burrow completed a cumulative 67-of-85 passes for 971 passing yards, eight passing touchdowns and no interceptions.

“He’s confident and he always says when he’s prepared he feels confident and end comfortable. And he works hard at getting prepared and the coaches do a great job. So, in his mind, the preparation continues to build his calmness and his confidence. His personality is kind of the same on the field and off the field. Occasionally on the field, you know, those emotions run really high, but even killed calm and he’s pretty much pretty much the same.”

Odell Beckham Jr on Joe Burrow

Odell Beckham Jr. is a massive fan of his upcoming opponent, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow — both of who first made their mark at LSU.

In a press conference leading up to Sunday’s NFL clash between the two LSU Tigers greats, Beckham was asked about his relationship and thoughts on Burrow. He delivered a hilarious response while giving an insightful answer to the question.

After raving about the Bengals’ signal caller and taking fans back to the time they met, Odell Beckham suddenly grinned.

“Umm, Joe Burrow, is yes, cool for sure,” Beckham said. “The guy is smooth, and truly, I was from afar, but getting to meet him around championship time, going back and kind of just kickin’ it with him, you can’t help but like this guy.”