Ja’Marr Chase Extension Prediction On 6/3/24, Justin Jefferson signed a MEGA deal to stay with the Minnesota Vikings. We all knew that Justin Jefferson would reset the WR market in a big way and would be the first WR off the board to sign an extension in “MEGA” territory and he just did it today. The Vikings will pay him $110,000,000 GUARANTEED, and according to Ian Rapoport, the total deal is worth 4 years, $35m AAV, $140M if it’s all played out. But this is about our beloved Ja’Marr Chase, Justin just set the market for us, let’s get into it with Ja’Marr Chase Extension Prediction…
Ja’Marr Chase isn’t the only Cincinnati Bengals receiver currently waiting on a contract, Tee Higgins is also. Tee won’t even be a thought now, though he likely wasn’t even before Justin reset the market, because Ja’Marr is going to get every bit of what Justin just got, probably even more. In fact, he’s on record stating that he won’t sign until Justin does, this, obviously, so he can outdo him. They’re BFFs. Who doesn’t love a little friendly competition of who can get a bigger BAG?
There IS reason to worry, contrary to other belief…
When it comes to Ja’Marr Chase signing an extension, there is certainly reason to believe in a halt. I don’t think it’ll come quick, and the reason? Ja’Marr Chase wants to be paid up front. He’s already said that. And when a player declares that, they typically mean it. Now, here’s the issue: The Cincinnati Bengals…they don’t pay players up front. It wasn’t until recently where they paid Joe Burrow $219M guaranteed with a $45m signing bonus. Do the Bengals like Ja’Marr the same as Joe? Probably not…but they should. Especially if they aren’t going to pay Tee. We’re reaching levels, now, where it’s going to come down to paying one top WR, and the rest will be on minimums, otherwise teams won’t be able to afford them anymore with the cap. $110M guaranteed for a receiver is ludicrous. I mean what in the hell.
Do the small market Cincinnati Bengals even have the cash for Ja’Marr Chase after Joe Burrow’s extension?
That remains to be seen. The Bengals are as tightlipped as anyone out there. What I can say is this…they’ve went balls to the wall in racking up sponsorships. They’re selling gate names, for crying out loud. But look, boys and girls, the Cincinnati Bengals are THE smallest market, they’re valued dead LAST according to Forbes in franchise value. 32/32. They’re worth an estimated $4B, and I’m sure they can continue to borrow against their valuation as most teams do, but doesn’t it get a little scary when hearing they could tie up almost $320m GUARANTEED to two players? It feels terrifying to me. Especially when you look into the stadium we play at, the owner we have…ahhhhh.
Ja’Marr Chase Extension Prediction
As most know, and as you just read, the Bengals simply don’t give out frontloaded guaranteed contracts. They’re going to have to go against their ideologies again, much like they did for Burrow, in order to land Ja’Marr Chase. And as much dooming as I’ve done here, I don’t think twice about it happening. I don’t. It’s just a matter of when. I REALLY do not anticipate it being this year. They have him, technically, under contract for 2 more seasons. They’re notorious for holding out, doesn’t matter who the f you are. But we can guarantee one thing, his deal will look something like (Remember, this is strictly a guess using sentiment and what Jefferson just got) – it’s entirely possible Ja’Marr will be more team friendly, especially since he’s been vocal about wanting Tee to stay with the Bengals) – We believe Ja’Marr is going to go set the record, and at a later time, restructure his deal to earn even more $ and help alleviate the cap.
4 years, $150m, $37.5 AAV, $117M Guaranteed $40M signing bonus to alleviate cap
Ladies & gentleman, the two highest paid Cincinnati Bengals in history. Just get them a Super Bowl win before Mike Brown croaks, please. Thanks. Also, make sure we have a productive Offensive Line. Thanks again.
