View: https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1835140191956111563
He was offered pretty much the exact same deal that Jefferson got.
4 year, $140mm
$90mm guaranteed; $30mm signing bonus
It would have made him tied for Jefferson as the highest paid WR in the NFL.
Apparently the sticking point was the timing of the guaranteed money. He wanted it all right now. Bengals wanted it to be a rolling guarantee paid out throughout the life of the contract - which technically isn't a guarantee if they were to cut him (unlikely). Basically - Chase wants the bag now.
Keep in mind that he's currently under contract for 2 more years. These negotiations are technically a year early.
As a fan - I don't like the way Chase has handled this entire situation. Attending practices but not participating. Now saying he has zero intention of signing a long-term deal. I'd trade his fucking ass now and get what you can. Maybe a 1 and a 2. Sign Tee to the deal Chase declined, then use those 1st and 2nd rounders you get for Chase to draft Offensive Linemen - something this team has needed drastically for 10+ years.
Chase is starting to smell like a diva, and I have no interest in that bullshit. Move him.