We have two stories today for the Cincinnati Bengals, and they are related to one another. I had already intended today to write about a report that the Bengals intend to place the franchise tag on longtime veteran wide receiver A.J. Green, a former perennial Pro Bowler who has been sidelined with injuries for most of the past few seasons.
Yesterday, a second report surfaced that presumptive first-overall pick, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, “made it clear” to the Bengals, who of course hold that first-overall pick, that he wanted them to retain Green.