Ja'Marr Chase Building That Connection With Myles Brennan

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Setting that good example for the freshmen like Kayshon Boutte, Koy Moore and Alex Adams as well as sophomore Trey Palmer is what fuels Chase to be the best he can each and every practice, each and every rep. Chase compared his leadership style to that of his former teammate Joe Burrow.

Like Burrow, Chase doesn't like to talk a lot and instead leads through his actions, preparation and relentless pursuit of being the best he can. The rising junior out of Rummel High School needs 909 yards and four touchdowns in 2020 to surpass Josh Reed and Dwayne Bowe for most receiving yards and touchdowns in program history.

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"Last year I was in good shape but I know I could've been in better shape," Chase said. "I still work on my hands catching, I still do 10,000 balls over the summer time, it's just the small things I've been working on."

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If junior quarterback Myles Brennan wants to get some extra routes in during the afternoon, Chase will have time for that as well. Being the following act to Joe Burrow is something that Brennan himself has talked about as the 2020 season approaches.

“It’s my time,” he said. “I fully understand that. And I’m going to do everything in my power to take full advantage of that.”

For Chase, he's seen first hand for weeks now just how different and more comfortable Brennan looks behind center. The receivers and Brennan come together three times a week to throw, which Chase said has done wonders for communication.

"So far I see Myles doing very good," Chase said. "Me and Myles have been on the money, we have the same mindset and are on the same page. Just three times a week can help us be a step better with our communication. One thing you need with your quarterback is chemistry especially for a receiver. Last year I know me and Joe ended up clicking on the same page without even trying. I know if I can get that same thing with Myles we'll definitely be great together."

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