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The Cincinnati Bengals have established themselves as one of the top teams in the AFC, primarily due to Joe Burrow.
Burrow has given new life to the city and an organization that hasn’t been historically known for success.
While Burrow has been brilliant, his supporting cast of receivers is commonly seen as one of the league’s best.
However, Burrow, Tee Higgins, and Ja’Marr Chase are all on rookie deals.
Given their impending large contracts, many analysts and fans have wondered how long this trio can stick together.
Burrow recently appeared on ESPN2, discussing this situation with the reporter Caleb Noe.
“I’m confident that we’ll be able to keep everybody,” Burrow said.
Joe Burrow on NFL Live, with an *orange* Body Armor bottle prominently placed:
“I’m confident that we’ll be able to keep everybody.”#Bengals @WCPO pic.twitter.com/wDnbT164gk
— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) July 25, 2023
Burrow’s comments indicate that this young core can stick together for the foreseeable future.
Higgins and Burrow were both drafted in 2020 and Chase in 2021.
Given the Los Angeles Chargers’ recent extension of Justin Herbert, the Bengals will move quickly to get a deal done with Burrow.
He has brought his team to a Super Bowl, while Herbert hasn’t necessarily found similar postseason success.
While the Bengals look at the numbers for Burrow, they’ll likely have to extend Higgins either in 2023 or in the 2024 offseason.
Chase’s deal will likely come shortly after that, assuming the Bengals’ front office can get a deal done.
The next several months could clarify this situation as the Bengals work out all these financials moving forward.
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