Pay Burrow, Chase and ‘let Higgins walk’: NFL execs weigh in on Bengals’ cap conundrum
1 year, 8 months ago

Pay Burrow, Chase and ‘let Higgins walk’: NFL execs weigh in on Bengals’ cap conundrum

New York Times  

The Bengals have been a legitimate Super Bowl contender for the past two years while reaping the benefits of the NFL’s most vital cheat code: a top-tier quarterback on a rookie contract. Their two most dangerous playmakers, wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, also are in line for massive contracts in the next year, and it’s going to be a significant challenge to keep the three of them together. “But if you let Higgins go, do you have to use premium draft capital to give Burrow another weapon?” GO DEEPER Bengals trends mock draft: Using history and The Beast to predict the picks Beyond that, Burrow has already proven to be one of the most prolific passers in the league, and he should be able to improve the talent around him. “I would go heavy on signing and Ja’Marr Chase and let Tee Higgins play out the year and look for his replacement.

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