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The crux of the discussion revolves around whether a quarterback of Burrow's caliber can "afford" to miss the playoffs. The perspective is that while the pressure is undeniable, Burrow is immensely talented, and his future seems bright regardless of a single season's outcome. The historical context is important—many legendary quarterbacks, including Tom Brady and Drew Brees, have experienced playoff droughts during their careers. Missing the playoffs isn't an automatic death knell for a quarterback's reputation, but repeated failures raise significant concerns.