Among other things, Chase highlighted that epic 2019 season from Mike Thomas with the New Orleans Saints which featured 149 catches for 1,725 yards and nine touchdowns on 185 targets. “I had that many targets,” says Chase, who was targeted 175 times on his 127 catches. “I have to catch it more. Be like Mike Thomas.”

Bengals needs to guarantee money in the 2nd year when they sign Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins which will also help with their cap issue.

Ja'Marr Chase isn't looking to let the Bengals off the hook for not signing him to an extension last offseason. Fox Sports's Jordan Schultz reported this week that Chase is looking for $40 million per season on a new deal.

The Cincinnati Bengals couldn’t get a deal done with star wide rececieer Ja’Marr Chase before last season and will pay for it this summer. Pay for it, meaning somewhere possibly in the neighborhood of $40 million per year. According to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz, the near-miss then means the Bengals pay up big now:

The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to use the franchise tag on wideout Tee Higgins to try and keep their offensive trio of Higgins, Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase intact. However, the situation could g

According to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports, Chase is expected to command at least $40MM per year on his next deal. This average annual value would easily put the WR atop his position, and it would even rival some QB contracts.

The Cincinnati Bengals will attempt to follow Joe Burrow’s demands by paying up big for wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and defensive end Trey Hendrickson on contract extensions. Easier said than done,