Geoff Hobson joins Bleave on Bengals to discuss what the Bengals should do to keep star WR Tee Higgins. 4,444 4,444 The Cincinnati Bengals have a big decision to make this offseason, and it involves star WR Tee Higgins. Higgins plans to hit free agency unless a team offers a multi-year deal or hits him with the franchise tag.
Acquiring Higgins with the franchise tag would allow the Bengalsand#039; The GM will sign him to a multi-year deal through July or simply let him play out the 2024 season with a salary of around $20.7 million.Geoff Hobson joined Bleave on the Bengal to discuss the smartest move should Higgins stay.and I say ok#039; is the highest profile free agent and the best free agent. I think JaMarr and Joe Burrow are integral to that trio. and#039;Oh my god, are they breaking up?and#039; I haven’t seen them break up this year.
They have too many tools to keep him. Obviously, the franchise tag comes to mind.andquot;by Geoff Hobson Bleave BengalsHiggins had his worst year with 656 yards and 5 TDs. He dealt with a hamstring injury that sidelined him for several games, but still managed to be productive.So was QB Joe Burrow, who missed several games with a wrist injury. However, when Burrow, Chase and Higgins are together, they are a very potent offense.
The Bengals would be wise to sign Higgins to a multi-year deal, although they will likely hit him with the franchise tag.Higgins could command a high price in the FA market as he has shown elite skills in previous seasons. If the Bengals want to return to AFC relevance, they need to find a way to keep their second-best wide receiver..
