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2025 NFL Draft Rankings: running backs & tight ends deep dive with Nate Tice and Trevor Sikkema

2025/3/17
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Nate Tice and Trevor Sikkema analyze the Cincinnati Bengals' decision to extend Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, discussing the financial implications and potential effects on the team's overall composition and strategy.
  • Ja'Marr Chase signed a four-year, $161 million extension, making him the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
  • Tee Higgins received a four-year, $115 million deal, with his first two years guaranteed.
  • The Bengals now allocate $124 million annually to three players, none of whom are trench players.
  • The duo debates the potential long-term impacts of concentrating so much cap space on a few skill positions.

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On this special episode of Football 301, Nate Tice is joined by PFF's lead draft analyst Trevor Sikkema to preview the running backs and tight ends in the 2025 NFL Draft class. But first, Nate and Trevor react to the news that Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have signed contract extensions with the Cincinnati Bengals. Then, they move onto the running backs starting with Boise State's Ashton Jeanty. Eventually, the two move to tight ends, diving deep on Penn State's Tyler Warren and Michigan's Colston Loveland.

(2:40) - Bengals extend Ja’Marr Chase & Tee Higgins

(10:15) - The changing WR & DB markets

(16:25) - RB class position preview

(54:10) - TE class position preview

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