Bengals say willing to trade Higgins for right offer,

[Luvnit2]

I think production is more important than leverage in year 2. If Higgins is injured or has a bad year, his value is worse for the Bengals, but it also would hurt Tee. Who would want to pay a receiver #1 WR money if they felt he was an injury liability or tanked the season.

On other hand if he has a great year, his value escalates both for team and for Tee in my humble opinion.