Did Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow only go to the Pro Bowl in order to put more public pressure on his team about getting Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins contract extensions? One could argue it sure feels that way, at least. Burrow used the national platform upon arrival to pound the table about both his star wideouts getting extensions.

Quarterback Joe Burrow is hopeful and optimistic that the Bengals will do what they need to in order to keep all three star players. "We can make it happen," Burrow said in an int

Despite the big names involved and all the money it will take to keep the team intact, Joe Burrow believes the Bengals will re-sign his teammates this offseason. He said as much when speaking to SiriusXM NFL Radio while at the Pro Bowl.

As most fans could reasonably guess, the Cincinnati Bengals have again firmly involved Joe Burrow in the offseason process. That includes looping in Burrow on major offseason items on the to-do list such as possible extensions for Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and even Trey Hendrickson.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs off the field smiling after the NFL game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Bengals defeated Kansas City Chiefs 34-31. Cincinnati Bengals And The Kansas City Chiefs 463 / Albert Cesare / The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Cincinnati Bengals and Ja’Marr Chase reportedly came close to a contract extension last offseason, but the two sides ultimately couldn’t agree to terms and tabled talks until after the season. In that season,

The Cincinnati Bengals have hard free-agent decisions, but Joe Burrow is optimistic the team can pay Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.