Tee Higgins going foward.

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(03-26-2022, 02:00 PM)impactplaya Wrote: I know Im the only Bengals fan that would proclaim
Tee Higgins on the same level or a just a tad better
Than A.J.  I understand it. Green is a sure fire Bengals
RoH future menber. 

But A.J's and Tee's 1st 2 years arent that drastic in 
Comparison stats wise. 
The number that sticks out to me are the number of targets over the 2-yrs 
Green 279 
Higgins 218. What if Higgie had that many targets
In his 1st yrs? 
I think overall Higgins has caught a higher% of his targets than Green has over 2-years

A.J only averaged 7 yds more per game in his 2 year
Than Tee. Yeah I know,A.J faced more #1 CBs 
Etc etc. But Tee has shown the same ability to
Take over games as AJ did. 
Jamar had such a dominant rookie year it overshadowed the improvement Tee made in year 2.

I think the Bengals really need to retain Higgins 
He is just as important to this offense as Chase is

Yeah, I don't think I would say that he is as important as Chase, either, because Chase's deep threat ability, combined with his ability to take a checkdown for 70 yards is just unprecedented by all but a very select few in the NFL.  

That isn't being disrespectful to Tee.  He is a huge talent, and I love his huge catch radius and ability to do so many things well.  Dude is just fearless, and when catches a short crossing route in stride, you can see DBs don't relish the idea of trying to tackle his huge frame up high.  He and Chase just have different skill sets.  

Tee didn't have Chase to take coverage his rookie season, and he didn't even get to start over John Ross (cough, gag, spit) early on...but once he got his chance, he never looked back.  

As I said on another thread, all the additions to the offensive line will create such a synergistic effect throughout the team.  The run game benefits, which opens up more play action, and the TEs and slot WRs will eat because the safeties have to respect Chase and Higgins long speed...especially when Burrow has more time.  

Tee will be a massive part of this offense going forward, but Chase is the straw that stirs the drink.   He opens up so much for everyone else, and his big-play ability is simply unmatched on this team.