For the Cincinnati Bengals and their star quarterback, Joe Burrow, the 2024 season has become a painful lesson. The Bengals‘ current 4-7 record tells only part of the story. Behind those numbers lies a tale of almost wins and heart-breaking finishes that have left players and fans wondering, “What if?” With six of their seven losses decided by a mere touchdown or less, the team finds themselves in an all-too-familiar pattern of coming up just short when the stakes are highest.

After the tough loss, Joe Burrow opened up about it pretty rawly. This Sunday, UNSPORTSMANLIKE posted on their X account, mentioning Super Bowl champ Chris Canty, who shared his thoughts: “There’s no question in @ChrisCanty99’s mind that the Bengals’ season would look different if they had prioritized their key players 💰.” Canty further emphasized, ” If the Bengals would have decided long-term around the team, but they didn’t do that. The fact they didn’t take care of KJ Henry. Who is awesome! The fact they didn’t take care of those core player of the team is a terrible message to their locker room. “

He also brought up Tee Higgins, Ja’Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson, saying they’re not in excellent condition to play in the game. Carry highlighted this $113M blunder by the Bengals. Ever wonder why Canty calls it a Bengal’s blunder? It’s about these three players who are getting big bucks but left us wanting more.

Tee Higgins just inked a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals worth $21,816,000, all of which is guaranteed, giving him an average salary of $21,816,000. Meanwhile, Ja’Marr Chase signed a four-year contract for $30,819,641, which includes a signing bonus of $19,774,284, with the entire amount guaranteed and an average annual salary of $7,704,910. On the other hand, Trey’s annual salary is sitting at $68,195,219. However, according to Canty, these moves have turned out to be quite the blunder for the Bengals right now.

This Sunday, Tee Higgins had a game with these stats: 9 receptions for 148 yards, averaging 16.4 yards per catch, a long of 42 yards, and he scored 1 touchdown. Trey Hendrickson’s stats from the last game are 3 tackles, 2 assists, half a sack, and no forced fumbles. And coming with the Ja’Marr stats, that’s for sure pretty average.

 Ja’Marr Chase’s stats are 7 receptions, 75 yards, averaging 10.7 yards per catch, with a long of 32 yards and 2 touchdowns and the standout receiver for the Bengals, once again found himself at a loss for words regarding the team’s struggles to close out games. In this Sunday’s game, the Bengals were down 27-6 at halftime but made a strong comeback. They tied the game with three touchdowns, including two fourth-down passes from quarterback Joe Burrow.

This has become a recurring theme for the Bengals, as Chase averages 114.4 receiving yards per game, yet the wins just aren’t following. When you thought the Bengals couldn’t catch a break, Joe Burrow steps up to spill the tea on their struggles!

Did Joe Burrow confess about the team?

The Bengals have faced some tough losses this season, with six out of their seven defeats coming by just seven points. This is a tough pill for fans, and quarterback Joe Burrow has pointed out that it all boils down to the team’s struggles in critical moments.

After the game, Burrow shared his thoughts with the media, calling the 2024 season the most frustrating of his career. “It’s pretty obvious why,” he mentioned. Burrow added, their losses have been super close, and they just can’t seem to pull off those crucial plays when it matters. Their margin for error is really tight, so the team needs to step up. Everyone has to bring their best game per the QB.

At one point during Sunday’s game, the Bengals were trailing 27-6, but they made an impressive comeback to tie it at 27-27. They just needed one defensive stop, but the Chargers managed to score another touchdown with under 20 seconds left, taking the lead. A last-ditch Higgins move almost worked out but ultimately fell short, leading to yet another tough loss for the Bengals.

Higgins had a pretty strong take on the game, saying, “finish the fu—-g game. That is the word for the week, so as long as we do that, we’ll be alright. I’m gonna look past this one.” It’s definitely a game that backs up that sentiment. It was a tough one for everyone on the team, including Higgins and Burrow.

The outcome of the next game will reveal whether the $113 million worth star players will save the Bengals or if Joe Burrow will emerge as the key player for the team.