The Cincinnati Bengals have apparently come under fire in some league circles for the decision to apply a second franchise tag to wide receiver Tee Higgins. Most of the critics, it seems, just can't fathom how the Bengals might find the cash for Higgins,

Tee Higgins contract standoff and franchise tag possibility lingers, Adam Schefter weighs in with an interesting take.

The Cincinnati Bengals placed their franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins for the second straight season this week. The team stated that they did so "with the intent of continuing to work toward a long-term deal in Cincinnati" with Higgins.