Joe Burrow revealed that he called off plans to buy a $3 million replica Batmobile after a traumatic December home burglary. The NFL superstar got candid about the ordeal and its influence in the just-released second season of Netflix's docu-series Quarterback, which dropped on the platform this Tuesday.
The break-in took place while Burrow was traveling for a game against the Dallas Cowboys. While the burglary did not cause physical damage, it had a lasting emotional impact: one that caused him to step away from a long-awaited luxury purchase.
The Batmobile That Almost Was
Burrow's intended Batmobile purchase was previously exposed in last year's in-season installment of HBO's "Hard Knocks," which covered all four AFC North clubs. Then, TMZ Sports reported that Burrow was thrilled at the prospect of having a working model of the legendary superhero car.
But in Netflix's "Quarterback," Burrow affirmed that the December break-in completely altered his outlook.
"I didn't end up getting the Batmobile because I just had other things I wanted to deal with at that point," he said.
The planned acquisition, once a badge of fun and achievement, began to feel disconnected from the harsh reality of a very public and disturbing ordeal.
Burglary Incident Is a Wake-Up Call About Privacy
The Netflix show explores further the repercussions of the home invasion, which led to several arrests and a federal grand jury indictment. The burglary, tracing back to a criminal enterprise, opened up Burrow to a degree of vulnerability he hadn't fully prepared for.
In a report by ESPN, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback said that he got really uncomfortable when it happened.
Burrow's remark shows the psychological cost that public fame can exact, particularly when it intrudes on a player's perception of personal security.
Fame, Media Pressure, and a Loss of Privacy
In a dramatic moment, Burrow talks about the aftermath of the burglary with ex-Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. He worries not only about the crime itself but also its impact on the bigger picture, such as how much of his life, including his address and personal relationships, was now made public.
Burrow is concerned now that the whole world knows where he lives. For him, "that hasn't been very fun to deal with."
Aside from Burrow, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were also targeted in a burglary spree. Seven people from Chile were arrested in February who are allegedly linked to these coordinated attacks.
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