Bengals rookie Jermaine Burton is already being made into a better receiver thanks to Joe Burrow

The newest drafted wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals is gaining a lot of valuable experience this month as two of the elder receivers on the roster are not practicing with the team.

Sure, Jermaine Burton would prefer to be joined by Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins during the lead up to OTAs next week, but their absence means he's getting more attention (and targets) from quarterback Joe Burrow.

"I'd rather both [Chase and Higgins] be here now," Burton admitted Tuesday afternoon. "But it's also been good working with Joe. Get any kind of reps and stuff like that. I just look forward to keep doing it. Keep working."

Burton's speed and hands have been on display ever since he first put on a practice jersey during rookie minicamp. Running against air can make most players of his caliber look great, but it's the little details that end up mattering when defenders begin to occupy the air he's running against.

Advice from the quarterback is sure to go a long way. 

"It's huge," Burton said of developing a rapport with Burrow. "That's the man. I like learning how he likes certain things and details on certain routes. And he does a really good job explaining how he wants it and how it should be.