The underlying thing here? Burrow’s priority is chasing championships. As long as the Bengals show they’ll provide the resources to put him in that position consistently, everything will be fine. So they should do that, rather than find out what happens if they don’t.

As the Cincinnai Bengals gear up for an offseason in which decisions on potential contract extensions for top wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins will need to be made, quarterback Joe Burrow offered some food for thought for the franchise's front office.