Cincinnati Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase made an interesting comment during an interview at the Pro Bowl that hinted at some of the problems around the team this past season. While the interview hit the glitzy stuff like whether his contract extension will surpass Justin Jefferson’s numbers, he also fielded a question about the team’s slow start.

Ja'Marr Chase is one of the best receivers in the NFL. You know this. I know this. The Cincinnati Bengals know this. Chase is also extension-eligible this offseason, and he's looking for a new contract.

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,

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase discussed his upcoming contract negotiations with Cincinnati in an interview with ESPN at the Pro Bowl this weekend. “I hope I get what’s fair at the end of the day – what my worth is at the end of the day,