Quarterback Joe Burrow led the league in passing yards. Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase won the NFL’s receiving triple crown. Defensive end Trey Hendrickson led the league in sacks. Normally, that would lead to a fantastic season. It didn’t even lead to a playoff berth for Cincinnati.

I Think He Should' Ask Bengals for Trade. Smith isn't confident that the Bengals will keep their star players this offseason.

The Cincinnati Bengals are currently under assault from all sides, an attack spearheaded by quarterback Joe Burrow himself. Burrow just had another extensive interview—this time a lengthy podcast—in which he detailed ways he is willing to re-do his contract and his overall cap knowledge while imploring the Bengals to find ways to keep key players.