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Jake Browning Admits Trying to Play “Hero Ball” in 2025

Former Bengals backup QB Jake Browning said he struggled in relief of Joe Burrow last season because he tried to do too much. Browning, now a Bucs QB, admitted he was playing “hero ball,” explaining, “I forced some throws which was dumb.” After going 4–3 in 2023, Browning said he believed he could “save us,” but learned trying too hard hurt his play.