Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1), quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) take the field as captains for the coin toss before the first quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday,

Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin answered the same question asked about as many different ways as possible at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport has the latest news on the Cincinnati Bengals question marks in free agency involving wide receivers Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase and defensive end Trey Hendrickson.

That's what happens when you have generational talents like Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase and difference-making superstars like Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson. It will be a massive disappointment if this nucleus doesn't capture at least one Lombardi Trophy before the guys start hanging their cleats and shoulder pads up.

The Cincinnati Bengals have made several moves to clear cap space before free agency starts and likely aren't done. Those Bengals have several big-name cut candidates remaining, both for performance and cap space reasons.

But it's hardly enough when needing to get major contract extensions for Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson done -- plus the desire to add outside free agents to improve the roster. The Bengals have a large to-do list remaining for the weekend before the legal tampering window opens on Monday before free agency.

By most reporting so far, the Bengals continue to have some problems juggling the contract sagas of Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson. Most notable might be Higgins right now, since it's assumed that Chase will wind up getting his $40 million annually no matter what.

Most of the critics, it seems, just can't fathom how the Bengals might find the cash for Higgins, plus major extensions for Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson. Naturally, this has led to speculation that the Bengals would still consider a tag-and-trade scenario if the right offer came along.

The Bengals have their hands full, trying to get receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson signed to long-term extensions.

The Cincinnati Bengals have decided to release their top defensive player, Trey Hendrickson, and instead invested $15 million in strengthening their offensive line to protect quarterback Joe Burrow. This strategic shift aims to prioritize Burrow's health over defense.

With a trio of marquee players due for megadeals at the same exact time, the Cincinnati Bengals face a roster building conundrum that could have ramifications for the entire league.