I got a chance to show more of my game." Chase was close to signing a contract extension last offseason, but that didn't happen and the price just went up heavily for the Bengals front office. He's earned every penny on a new extension as arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL.

The Cincinnati Bengals could lose star wide receiver Tee Higgins to the open market -- though superstar quarterback Joe Burrow had made public pleas for the club to retain him, Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson. The most important of the three aforementioned players is arguably Chase.

Ja'Marr Chase is one of the best receivers in the NFL. You know this. I know this. The Cincinnati Bengals know this. Chase is also extension-eligible this offseason, and he's looking for a new contract.