Should the Bengals Extend Chase Brown? Contract Value, RB Market & Cincinnati’s Tough Offseason Decision

Reid Maus and Stone Shields break down one of the biggest offseason questions facing the Bengals: should Cincinnati extend Chase Brown as he heads into the final year of his rookie contract?

Coming off the best stretch of his season, the duo discusses how important Chase Brown has become to the offense alongside Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins — and how his all-purpose production stacks up historically within the franchise. They dive into what makes Brown such a clean fit in this offense, from his ability to handle a heavy workload to his impact as a receiver out of the backfield.

The conversation then shifts to the bigger picture: the Bengals’ long track record of finding productive running backs, the reality of today’s RB market, and whether it makes sense to pay a running back when so much money is already tied up in Burrow and the wide receiver room — especially with major needs on defense.

Reid and Stone compare Chase Brown to recent running back extensions around the league, debate realistic price points, and identify where the deal stops making sense. They also touch on the possibility of a holdout, how fans and the league would react to an extension, and why Cincinnati could face criticism if they continue pouring resources into the offense instead of fixing the defense.

It’s a detailed discussion about value, roster construction, and whether Chase Brown is a long-term building block — or another position the Bengals can afford to replace while reallocating resources elsewhere.

 

Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHdJGqrkhTo     

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Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062 

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