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.

Marvin Lewis used to say "I see better ... Higgins and Hendrickson. The Bengals know that and plan to get it done. All eyes will be on Cincinnati's champagne problems.

Cincinnati Bengals Plan to Tag Tee Higgins, Hopeful About Long-Term ContractCINCINNATI – With the NHL's 4 Nations championship game resulting in a 3-2 Canada win against the United States in overtime Thursday night,

• The stadium issue only adds to an all-time pressure cooker this spring. For a while, the Bengals have been negotiating an extension of the lease that expires in 2026 with the county. The club must decide if it exercises the first of five, two-year, rolling extensions on the lease by June 30.

The Cincinnati Bengals have appeared in 46 of them ... Former Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis is tied with Bart Starr for the NFL record in ties with three. Lewis was just 3-7-3 in overtime ...