"Cincinnati Bengals: Roaring For More"

Nobody would've thought the Cincinnati Bengals could and would do 
the unthinkable. In a sport where salary cap can strap teams' future,  
they finally did something against the grain. Franchise quarterback Joe 
Burrow doesn't have to worry about having his two star wide receivers 
missing OTAs, training camp and regular season games. 

Receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are staying in "The Jungles 
of Cincinnati; as both agreed to new contracts. Chase, who led the 
league in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns secured a 
4year/$161 million dollar deal with $112 million guaranteed. An average 
of $40 million per season. After missing offseason workouts without a 
new deal, all Chase done was have the best statistical season of his 
career.

Tee Higgins has been a constant number two for Burrow since being 
drafted in the second round via 2020 with his quarterback. A guy who 
could easily be a number one option with any team wanted to stay with 
familiarity and comfort. After being tagged twice, a deal had to be done 
as well. Securing a 4year/$115 million dollar extension; giving him the 
security of being able to play with Burrow and Chase long term. It was 
unprecedented in making this possible, but hey... As the saying goes: 
"Number one wide receivers don't grow on trees" and proven to be 
accurate.

Chase and Higgins are homegrown talent who have a strong connection 
with Burrow. Securing this mega deal with two receivers comes with 
great sacrifices. Omitting improving the defense and investing your 
salary cap with three offensive players will have to deliver. Yes, you can 

find solid defenders who fit the scheme; but you're not going to afford 
keeping them if they develop into Pro Bowl talent.

Cincinnati made a commitment to say "we're serious about winning and 
not being cheap." Good for the organization in making this happen. In a 
league where you need star power and quarterback play, the Bengals 
have it. Question surrounding the window of opportunity is health. 
Injuries can occur any moment during OTAs, training camp or practice. 

Securing deals and getting as much guaranteed money as possible is 
what players have to do. We as fans have no right in judging a man's 
wallet or commitment. It's a collision sport and very brutal on a human 
body. For the present and future, Cincinnati's Super Bowl window is 
smaller than it was before agreeing to these new deals. A minimum of 
two years based on the current salary cap structure. Yes, a title run in 
2021 seems long ago, but with guys hungry to get back. 

With their big three of Burrow, Chase and Higgins on the books for 2025 
and beyond, Cincinnati can roar for more; while clawing their way back 
to NFL prominence. In a very tough AFC, every win matters. One small 
margin of error can cost you a potential playoff spot. There's no egos 
with these guys, they enjoy playing together. When one player scores, 
the other high fives and joins ion the celebration.