The Cincinnati Bengals have a crucial offseason ahead of them.
Joe Burrow has made it loud and clear that he wants them to keep star WR Tee Higgins.
He also recently said that they had more than enough money to keep him and still give Ja’Marr Chase a contract extension.
Notably, it seems like Higgins feels the same way.
According to a report by FOX insider Joe Danneman, Higgins wants to stay in Cincinnati.
Loyalty: #Bengals WR Tee Higgins says he wants to stay with the team but says it’s "not in my control" and out of his hands:
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The star wideout acknowledged as much as he wants to stay with the Bengals, it will most likely be out of his control.
He’s expected to fetch close to $30 million per year, and it remains to be seen if the Bengals will be willing to pay that asking price.
They reportedly didn’t even make him an offer after placing him under the franchise tag last season, which eventually led to his trade request.
Higgins still opted not to hold out and play the season on those terms because he wanted to stay there, so perhaps the Bengals will now do right by him and negotiate in good faith.
Even so, as good a player as he is, Zac Taylor’s team has more pressing needs right now.
They desperately need to bolster their secondary defense, and the offensive line could also use some retooling.
If they don’t make him a priority, Higgins will have a strong market, with the New England Patriots reportedly set to go all-in for his services.
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