We break down the feasibility of Cincinnati's ambitious plan to lock up its star trio — and what that would mean for the rest of the team.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1), quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) take the field as captains for the coin toss before the first quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday,

Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said Tuesday from the NFL Scouting Combine that the club can sign its big trio -- Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson -- to long-term deals while adding free agents.

Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin answered the same question asked about as many different ways as possible at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor discusses 2024 season and looks forward to 2025 season. Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan shares where teams stands at QB position. Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor discusses 2024 season and looks forward to 2025 season.

By most reporting so far, the Bengals continue to have some problems juggling the contract sagas of Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson. Most notable might be Higgins right now, since it's assumed that Chase will wind up getting his $40 million annually no matter what.

Most of the critics, it seems, just can't fathom how the Bengals might find the cash for Higgins, plus major extensions for Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson. Naturally, this has led to speculation that the Bengals would still consider a tag-and-trade scenario if the right offer came along.

Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson react to the latest news surrounding Trey Hendrickson's negotiations with the Bengals