The Bengals designated Tee Higgins "as the team's franchise player, with the intent of continuing to work toward a long-term deal in Cincinnati."

That's what happens when you have generational talents like Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase and difference-making superstars like Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson. It will be a massive disappointment if this nucleus doesn't capture at least one Lombardi Trophy before the guys start hanging their cleats and shoulder pads up.