Reliable Source Says Tee Wants To Stay Here, Likely Tagged

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(01-18-2024, 01:14 PM)Synric Wrote: Bengals depend heavily on their wide receivers as an offense. You're increasing your chance of issues when you throw in 2 first time starters in the same position group. If one is a B-Level cheaper FA there could also be growing pains in a new system getting chemistry with a new QB. 

Even if the Franchise Tag is an overpay Tee Higgins is close enoguh that number that the instant chemistry and scheme fit is worth it in a solid Super Bowl window. Now Tee Higgins after 2024? That's alot less likely.

Higgins averages 931 yards per season.  Plug that into this year and it would make him 33rd in receiving yards.  The 33rd highest paid WR in the league is Adam Thielen, who has a 3 year, $25 mil deal.  So the FT represents an overpay of 150+% based on Higgins production.  Age doesn't really play into it, as we're talking a one year deal.