The most prominent example right now is ESPN’s Aaron Schatz, whose set of bold offseason projections has the Buffalo Bills blowing the Bengals “out of the water” with a Higgins trade offer:

Tee Higgins is viewed as the top free agent in the 2025 class, and a new prediction has him landing with an NFC powerhouse.

• The Cincinnati Bengals have been tight-lipped on their intentions to franchise tag Tee Higgins, but it’d make some sense to go through with it based on the number and the market.

For some, though, Higgins’ best fit in free agency might be with a team like the Washington Commanders, not the Bengals — an idea thrown out by ESPN’s Matt Bowen:

The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to use the franchise tag on wideout Tee Higgins to try and keep their offensive trio of Higgins, Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase intact. However, the situation could g

The start of the offseason means the unofficial beginning of 2025 NFL free agency. While no one can be officially signed until March 12 — and reports about signings won’t be unveiled until the legal tampering period begins on March 10 — February is the time where front offices begin lining up their chess pieces for the action ahead.

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