Wayne Gretzky is one of the rare NHL players who is admired not only by hockey fans but by the entire sports community. In a recent interview, popular NFL analyst Charles Davis gave Gretzky’s example to praise Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow. Considering Wayne Gretzky’s unbelievable hockey records, this was a huge compliment for the NFL quarterback.

 The 26-year-old quarterback is credited with leading his team to their first playoff since 1990. The NFL analyst discussed Burrow’s performance with Adam Schein, while talking about the Cincinnati Bengals and the New England Patriots. Let’s dig in.

Charles Davis’s unexpected views and tribute to Joe Burrow 

Commending Joe Burrow’s performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Davis made an astonishing statement. “He’s Wayne Gretzky on the football field.” “He sees things, moves ahead before other people do”, he elaborated.

Later, the experienced NFL analyst explained his reasoning. “Wayne Gretzky’s father Walter told him, remember you’re not the biggest and the fastest, you have to see the game differently and be there before others “. Continuing, Davis narrated how Gretzky’s father instructed him to go where the puck will end up eventually. Summing up, Davis implied that Burrow similarly reached important places while playing football before other people.

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Along with this interesting perspective, Davis also revealed Joe Burrow’s mindset. “Zero panic, full calm.” The NFL analyst further elaborated that Burrows made the most of what he got. “This kid is like, I’ll take what you give me and I’ll beat you over the head with it”, he stated. 

When Wayne Gretzky praised a football star

During an interview, Wayne Gretzky spoke highly of Brady’s remarkable achievements. “I think that he’s reached the top of the mountain as far as comparing athletes in each sport for what he’s done”, Gretzky stated. Needless to say, Tom Brady’s contribution to football is unforgettable.

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Charles Davis’s views and Gretzky’s views raise an interesting debate – Will Burrow be the next Brady? What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments below.