Let's talk about one of the top candidates for the
franchise tag, that is the Bengals standout receiver T
Higgins. My understanding is the Bengals' focus is on
getting a long term deal done with T Higgins,
something that Joe Burrow would certainly be a big fan
of. The hope, I'm told is that the
franchise tag is not going to be needed on Higgins
. However, if the Bengals can't work out the
deal. Prior to March 4th, and a second
franchise tag is considered likely. This would be the
second tag for Higgins means 120% of last year's salary
would come in a little over$26 million. But
in a year where a free agent receiver like Higgins
potentially get paid$30 million plus, it would make
some financial sense that tag deadlines still 15 days away
, March 4th, so the Bengals have time.