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          Potential No. 1 draft pick Joe Burrow doesn't want to be compared to Tom Brady

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          • Ben Baby, ESPN Staff WriterMar 4, 2020, 05:23 PM
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              Ben Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the company in July 2019. Prior to ESPN, he worked for various newspapers in Texas, most recently at The Dallas Morning News where he covered college sports. He provides daily coverage of the Bengals for ESPN.com, while making appearances on SportsCenter, ESPN's NFL shows and ESPN Radio programs. A native of Grapevine, Texas, he graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor's degree in journalism. He is an adjunct journalism professor at Southern Methodist University and a member of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA).
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          Joe Burrow, the potential top pick in the NFL draft, is flattered by the comparison to Tom Brady, arguably the greatest quarterback of all time.

          Burrow isn't exactly embracing it, however. When he was asked about NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah's comments that Burrow and Brady share similar mechanics, Burrow demurred in an interview with the network.

          "Please don't compare me to the best player of all time," Burrow said. "Let me do my own thing. Don't do that to me, please."

          The Heisman-winning quarterback is already entering the NFL with high expectations. In his final season at LSU, Burrow set an FBS record for most passing touchdowns in a season (60) and led the Tigers to an undefeated record and national championship.

          Burrow is projected by ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. to be drafted first overall by the Cincinnati Bengals.

          The New England Patriots selected Brady in the sixth round of the 2000 draft. The Michigan product eventually led New England to six Super Bowl victories and is a three-time league MVP.

          During his main news conference at the NFL scouting combine last week, Burrow said he is eager to learn the ropes as he makes the transition from college to the pros.

          "I'm going to work as hard as I can," Burrow said. "When my time comes to be a leader and be a starting quarterback, I'll do whatever is asked of me."