The Cincinnati Bengals want to keep Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins together for as long as possible. Everyone understands that. So, too, should everyone understand that it can only happen i

Joe Burrow's public attempts to encourage the Cincinnati Bengals to keep both of their star wide receivers don't seem likely to pay off. Per ESPN's

The 6-foot, 201-pound receiver is set to earn $21.8 million next season. However, he’s aiming to become the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver, surpassing his former LSU teammate, Justin Jefferson, who currently makes $35 million per year with the Minnesota Vikings.