"A lot of urgency this year. We have everything we need. We're deep at just about every position on the team," Burrow said.
And he continues to rave about the moves and the front office.
"We've got a great line of communication, and I think we are in a great spot," Burrow said. "We filled just about every hole that we have had. Operationally, we are improving. We are bringing in the right kind of people. I think for the most part, getting to know the rookies, they fit into our culture and what we are trying to do here. We had a great offseason."
Teammates say Burrow has spent his offseason being more vocal, particularly in the offensive meetings.
"I can see some of that," says edge rusher Myles Murphy. "The vibe as a whole, as a team, is different. More loose, excited, anxious for the season. Anxious in a good way. Yeah, he's pretty much the face of the vibe."
And Burrow appears as anxious as he's ever been to get a season started. He's comparing the feeling to LSU's dream 2019 season when he led the Bayou Bengals to an unbeaten season and national title. He's wishing training camp started on Monday.
"I certainly feel this way about this team. I think we have guys that have been there and done that and also guys who have had a lot of individual success and not necessarily the team success that we're looking for," Burrow said. "Guys like Dexter and guys like Jonathan, bringing guys like that in is so advantageous to a lot of different people. Players trying to improve make it easier on coaches. We have guys with so much talent,
and I'm just excited to put it all together."
A day after he worked on the field for an extra 50 minutes and threw past his media time, Burrow worked a half-hour after the Wednesday workout, which was merely a fun nine-event contest consisting of several teams to celebrate the start of summer.
When Burrow popped out of his new conference, he still had more work to do and stalked to the weight room. where strength and conditioning head coach Joey Boese put him through the final paces as Paycor emptied into the summer.
"Just trying to get better," Burrow said.
His teammates think he has without throwing a ball.
I definitely see it," says right tackle Amarius Mims of Burrow's shift. "As a quarterback and leader of our team, he does a great job communication-wise. Being a little more vocal. When he talks, everybody listens. He's the heart and soul of our team.
"Things change whenever you get a couple of big guys in the locker room. He's the face of our team. Anything he says, it's coming from a good space."