#Bengals WR Tee Higgins earns spot on @PFF All-Rookie Team for his impressive performance this season ⬇️https://t.co/4lF8Uqd0FP

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(01-04-2021, 10:50 AM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: It's such a shame that he got injured 3 plays into the final game and was unable to break Collinsworth's rookie receptions record, especially since he did break it in the play he was injured, if not for an inconsequential OPI call that didn't impact the play at all (If I recall correctly).

But he's going to be a star for this offense when we have Burrow. I know Chase is on everyone's want list (he's on mine too), but with Boyd and Higgins, adding Chase may make the WR corp a bit top heavy, especially once Higgins' contract comes due with Chase in his 3rd year (and the question of picking up his 5th year option would begin to surface). It'd be a nice problem to have, of course. 

I'm looking forward to see how we progress this off season.

(01-04-2021, 11:02 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: While this is true, I would much rather spend here than on RB.  And for three years, Boyd, Higgins, Chase, (and hopefully Schwartz in Rd 4) would be the toolbox that Burrow needs to put of 30 burgers week in and week out.  He will need to, based on the defensive coach we appear to be keeping.  

(01-04-2021, 11:05 AM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: That's true. And, after those three years, Boyd's contract will be up. So we can craft our WR corp moving forward based on how they've all performed together up to that point.

(01-04-2021, 11:29 AM)motoarch Wrote: I have a feeling Miami takes Chase and Atlanta either goes defense or QB leaving Sewell still on the board at #5.

If that's the case I think the Bengals take him.

On topic:. Good for higgens he deserves it and as fans that have suffered through a lot of busts recently I'm so happy we got a couple winners in the last draft. Its looking like a really successful one so far despite the injuries to both out too guys.

(01-04-2021, 12:05 PM)fredtoast Wrote: We have two excellent WRs under contract for 3 more years. That is arguably the strongest position group on the entire team.

With all the other holes in our roster it would be insane to use a first round pick on WR.

(01-04-2021, 12:00 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: I asked a Dolphins fan I know from another board what he thinks they’ll do at 3, and he’s pretty sure they’re giving Tua a weapon. I’d say it’s likely Chase is headed for Miami.

(01-04-2021, 12:30 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: I don't see the Dolphins choosing Chase at 3. I think it's more likely they take Sewell at 3, and then either trade up to pick whomever falls between Chase/Smith/Pitts or just stay put and take one of Marshall/Waddle/Olave with their other 1st round pick.

They have 2 1sts and 2 2nds this draft.



...I also don't know how much a great WR is going to help Tua if he keeps being the checkdown king. I saw a stat (which I assume is true) where on passes that go at least 15 yards in the air, Tua is rocking a 35.9% completion. It can't be a weapon problem, because Fitz in a pretty healthy sample size looked much better. A full 1.5 yards more per attempt.

(01-04-2021, 12:00 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: I asked a Dolphins fan I know from another board what he thinks they’ll do at 3, and he’s pretty sure they’re giving Tua a weapon. I’d say it’s likely Chase is headed for Miami.

(01-04-2021, 12:41 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Tua would most likely prefer Smith, just as Joe would prefer Chase. 

As to the OP: I think we struck gold with Higgins.

(01-04-2021, 10:50 AM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: It's such a shame that he got injured 3 plays into the final game and was unable to break Collinsworth's rookie receptions record, especially since he did break it in the play he was injured, if not for an inconsequential OPI call that didn't impact the play at all (If I recall correctly).

But he's going to be a star for this offense when we have Burrow. I know Chase is on everyone's want list (he's on mine too), but with Boyd and Higgins, adding Chase may make the WR corp a bit top heavy, especially once Higgins' contract comes due with Chase in his 3rd year (and the question of picking up his 5th year option would begin to surface). It'd be a nice problem to have, of course. 

I'm looking forward to see how we progress this off season.

(01-04-2021, 01:09 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I wouldn't worry too much about Chase (or any other receiver) infringing on Higgins and Boyd.
All of Higgins, Boyd, and Green got 100+ targets, so there will be plenty to give to a new pass catcher.
Personally, I don't think Burrow's best fit is a speed guy. I think it's a guy he can trust to catch the ball, especially in the red zone. To me, that's Chase or Pitts. Waddle would be nice with a QB who had a big arm and can hit him in stride deep (Mahomes, Allen), but I don't see that being Burrow.
Honestly, Pitts is the smarter option, as it gives them a dynamic pass-catching TE and would allow the Bengals to keep using Sample for what he does best - block.

(01-04-2021, 01:09 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I wouldn't worry too much about Chase (or any other receiver) infringing on Higgins and Boyd.

(01-04-2021, 01:26 PM)fredtoast Wrote: It is not about infringing on Higgins or Boyd.

It is about the fact that we already have two very good wide receivers while we have massive holes at many other positions.  We are already good at WR so a new guy might provide some improvement, but not near as much as a new guy at some position where we suck.

(01-04-2021, 11:29 AM)motoarch Wrote: I have a feeling Miami takes Chase and Atlanta either goes defense or QB leaving Sewell still on the board at #5.

If that's the case I think the Bengals take him.

On topic:. Good for higgens he deserves it and as fans that have suffered through a lot of busts recently I'm so happy we got a couple winners in the last draft.  Its looking like a really successful one so far despite the injuries to both out too guys.